Programs & Services
Overview
Rockhill Academy is a health and human services
provider serving people with a primary diagnosis of mental illness.
Rockhill Academy is committed to providing support, education,
transitional living, and community involvement for individuals
who have a mental illness. Rockhill Academy is a place where personal
goals of independence can become a reality.
Rockhill Academy for Independent Living has activities
and services in the following areas:
Independent Living Situations –This program currently
provides the following: Transitional community residences, permanent
housing with services, daily living skills training, rehabilitation
counseling, self advocacy training, health and symptom management,
community resource development. Residents live, learn and develop
their potential in an environment that respects personal choice.
Rockhill Academy Bridge Classes – classes last for
ten (10) weeks during each of its three full semesters. Each term
provides many resources for students who have goals towards independent
living. Consumers have the opportunity to take BRIDGE classes,
apply for the community apartment program and enjoy leisure activities.
These programs are open to all members of the community who desire
to learn more about themselves, their disabilities and the choices
they have available to them. Some classes and programs are offered
exclusively to the current and future tenants of the Bridge House
and Bridge Apartments. These are progressive, hands-on classes
which provide more in-depth knowledge in the areas of medication
management, livings skills, community involvements and banking
skills.
Rockhill Academy also offers community interest network clubs
and community service projects. We are committed to the continual
development of a unique and comprehensive programs centered on
choices and options for the developmentally disabled and those
suffering from chronic mental illness. |