Mainstream Program




							Mainstream offers clients and families a set of customized wrap-around services that support clients with psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and personality disorders. We also provide sober coaching services for individuals with problems of addiction. We serve those who are living independently or in group living situations. We coordinate extensively with families to ensure their loved ones are receiving the best supportive services. Our Mainstream staff develops a supportive relationship with each client, finds out what the client wants to do, and helps them move toward those goals. Our menu of services: Supportive housing services that help in finding and keeping housing Vocational services: Developing opportunities for paid or volunteer work Services to help access educational offerings in the community recreational activities with clients Group outings , such as whale-watching, or hiking a trail, or visiting an LA museum. Helping clients develop skills such as how to more effectively communicate manage money head off a crisis shop cook develop friendships Medication monitoring Coordination of services & case management Group support 24/7 on-call support for emergencies. Companion services , where we accompany clients to doctor's appointments and other activities Helping families and clients learn the principles of recovery and support Sober coaching such as helping clients attend 12-Step meetings, and avoid relapses Counseling as needed, and phone support Mainstream has a philosophy of rehabilitation, which means we believe that persons diagnosed with mental illness are capable of making progress and learning and developing skills to function at a higher level in the community. We believe that building on the client's strengths is central in this endeavor. The trusting relationship our staff creates with each client is central to our work. Identifying the needs and desires of each client and encouraging the healthy fulfillment of those as much as possible is the key to effective support. Services are offered at a reasonable cost, with service packages available. Below is our schedule of fees. If you have questions about this program, please call the Mainstream Manager, Sarah Avery at (805) 965-3434 ext. 105, or email her at savery@phoenixofsb.org Fees for services You can pay-as-you-go for services, with the following rates $65 per hour of service $35 per half hour of service $30 per group attendance (services are billed monthly) Get a discount! 15 percent discount for an annual package of services 10 percent discount for a 6-month package of services 5 percent discount for a 3-month package of services Payment can be made by check or with a credit card We can help you put together a package of services that meets the client's and the family's needs. Click on this button and you can see our program brochure Mainstream – all about helping individuals learn how to cope and thrive!