Program areas at RHD
Residential, day, employment and community-based services for intellectually/developmentally disabled. - see program service accomplishments described in schedule o.rhd offers community-based residential, shared living, community integration/participation, case management, and arts-based day services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These services are offered in 37 rhd programs in Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, and south dakota. Program service accomplishments include: located in philadelphia, pa, rhd's ideate is revolutionizing inclusive employment through its innov8 laboratory. During fiscal year 2022-2023, phase two of the innov8 project took shape, aiming to create a unique media production facility with customized tools and software that is accessible to all, particularly individuals with significant disabilities. In may 2023, ideate held "virtual connections: harnessing the power of virtual reality for improved interventions," an event featuring a panel discussion plus a q&a session. Ideate is an inclusive employment organization dedicated to providing clinically guided support to individuals with barriers to getting and sustaining earning opportunities. In march of 2023, center for creative works (ccw) participated in the prestigious outsider art fair, hosted at the metropolitan pavilion in manhattan, ny. This marked ccw's sixth year at the fair, with 11 of their artists exhibiting works. Ccw achieved remarkable success during the fair, with sales exceeding $33,000, making 2023 their best year to date. Notably, actress edie falco purchased one of the artists' works. In may 2023, ccw artists exhibited for the first time at the new art dealers alliance (nada) art fair in new york city. The new york times singled out ccw for praise in their coverage of the fair. In march 2023, a ccw artist received a commission from temple university's techowl to create designs for wheelchair repair in bicycle shops across philadelphia. He completed his designs in june 2023. In spring 2023, ccw artists sold their works for display in yowie, a new boutique hotel opening in philadelphia. And in spring and summer 2023, visitors to philadelphia museum of art and woodmere art museum gift shops could purchase ccw artwork. Ccw is an arts-based day program for individuals with intellectual disabilities with locations in wynnewood and philadelphia, pa.on october 7, 2022, a talented artist from imagine that! In Kansas city, mo, had the honor of showcasing his artwork on two billboards in the crossroads arts district, thanks to the support of the charlotte street arts foundation. The murals were on display through december 2022. This artist's participation in the site three show at h&r block artspace in august 2022 further highlighted his artistic achievements. Other imagine that! Artists exhibited at the following: chicago midwest art fair in september 2022; circle gallery and trosst gardens in october 2022; Kansas city public library's central location in january and june 2023; the troost gardens gallery in Kansas city in may 2023; and the Kansas city flatlife exhibition in may 2023. Imagine that! Is an arts-based program offering creative healing and learning opportunities for artists with intellectual disabilities.in february 2023, rhd defuniak springs, located in defuniak springs, fl, celebrated its 25th anniversary in grand style. The staff organized a high-profile event complete with embellished walls displaying an array of photos and artwork crafted by participants over the past 25 years. The emotionally moving tribute wall gave attendees a chance to reflect on and share stories about staff and participants who have passed away. The program directors presented awards to staff and participants, and the mayor of defuniak springs attended to proclaim february as the official month to celebrate rhd and the profound impact the defuniak springs program has had on the community. Rhd defuniak springs is structured as a community-based clubhouse model and day program serving adults with developmental disabilities
Primary care, behavioral health, and other outpatient services - see program service accomplishments described in schedule o.rhd provides a variety of behavioral health, addiction treatment, and recovery services, ranging from intensive inpatient therapy, outpatient mental health counseling, assertive community treatment, and intensive case management, to inpatient treatment for people diagnosed with co-occurring mental illnesses and addictions. These services are provided to individuals across 30 programs in Delaware, Iowa, Louisiana, new jersey, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. On november 21, 2022, the philadelphia inquirer published a comprehensive article on rhd's morris home. Over a span of two years, the newspaper's journalists spent time with participants and staff, capturing the community's challenges, triumphs, and their strong sense of unity and shared experiences. The online version of the article was an innovative mix of longform journalism, video content, and photography. In may 2023, morris home began meetings with the philadelphia mayor's office of lgbt affairs, ushering in a collaboration that will provide increased and coordinated support to the philadelphia lgbtq+ community. In june 2023, for the second year in a row, morris home received a donation during pride week from philadelphia-based clothing retailer anthropologie. Located in philadelphia, pa, morris home is the only residential recovery facility in the country that provides support for transgender and nonbinary individuals in a gender-affirming and inclusive environment.in september 2022, rhd's family practice & counseling network (fpcn) received $500,000 from independence blue cross foundation, the charitable arm of one of the largest health insurers in southeastern Pennsylvania. The funds will be used to help staff fpcn's new family health & birth center. Set to open in 2024, this birthing center represents a unique and holistic approach to birthing and pediatric care, providing comprehensive services in a low-tech, high-touch, home-like setting. Fpcn is comprised of five federally qualified health centers in philadelphia, pa, and is the largest nurse-led health care network in the country. Since 1992, it has provided primary care, integrated and outpatient behavioral health care, prenatal care, family planning services, dental care, mind/body services, community outreach, advocacy, and more to over 16,500 people annually in under-resourced neighborhoods. Located just outside of philadelphia, pa, rhd's lower merion counseling & mobile services (lmcms) annually serves over 1,300 individuals. During fiscal year 2022-2023, lmcs expanded its services, particularly to the medicaid population, by increasing its staff. Additionally, they continued to offer telehealth services, which were initially implemented during the covid-19 pandemic. From january to june 2023, lmcms's co-located genoa healthcare pharmacy served 742 individuals, marking a 66% increase from the previous year, and processed 4,346 prescriptions, reflecting a 31% increase from the previous year. As of the end of april 2023, genoa participants had an 83% medication adherence rate, significantly higher than the 50% rate observed in other retail pharmacies. Lmcms has provided comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services for over 50 years. In 2022, womanspace philadelphia began laying the groundwork for their upcoming new site, empower. Additionally, staff worked to prepare the site for participants, through furniture, decorations, and integration of a smart (sensory motor arousal regulation treatment) therapy room. Empower will provide 12 beds to the community, providing support and hope and promoting wellness in a secure environment for those in need. Located in the germantown section of philadelphia, pa, womanspace philadelphia is the only residential treatment program for women experiencing substance use and chronic homelessness.on june 1, 2023, rhd's new orleans mobile crisis intervention unit (nomciu) launched to enhance emergency care in new orleans, la, by connecting individuals in distress with a specialized crisis team through 911. In partnership with the city of new orleans and its health department, nomciu aims to create a more efficient fourth branch of the emergency response system for behavioral health crises. Operating 24/7, nomciu works closely with 911 dispatch to handle behavioral health calls and respond promptly as needed.after a two-year hiatus, family house norristown celebrated its grand reopening in august 2022. Meticulous preparations, including updating licensing requirements, completing necessary renovations, and assembling a full staff, made the successful reopening possible. Family house norristown is a long-term residential treatment facility in norristown, pa, dedicated to supporting chemically dependent women, pregnant women, and their children. This unique program not only addresses addiction and parenting skills, but also emphasizes child prevention and intervention.
Residential and supportive housing services for people with mental illness - see program service accomplishments described in schedule o.rhd's residential services offer individuals with mental illnesses a variety of effective and innovative Resources, such as creative arts therapies and the companion model, all geared toward helping them live as independently as possible within their communities. Offerings range from simple residential group living to independent housing. Some living models offer a higher level of guidance to provide care for individuals with a dual diagnosis, or more fragile medical conditions. These services are offered in 59 rhd programs located in Delaware, Iowa, new jersey, north carolina, and Pennsylvania. Program service accomplishments include: in collaboration with the community support program of philadelphia (csp), rhd's united peers program successfully held its first annual summerfest on august 20, 2022, at the christian stronghold baptist church in philadelphia. Over 100 people attended the free event to enjoy artwork, food, entertainment, learn about rhd programs, and listen to speakers from united peers, csp, and other programs. United peers held additional enjoyable and enriching programs for its participants, including a winter holiday celebration; a job readiness seminar that included computer training; an awards ceremony to honor participants who excelled in group session learning; and a memorial service to honor deceased members of the united peers community. Located in philadelphia, pa, united peers is a recovery center for people with mental/co-occurring disorders who want to enrich their lives through wellness workshops and educational groups and sessions.in may 2023, rhd's coordinated homeless outreach center (choc) received the recovery & resiliency award at the 10th annual montgomery county csp conference and 45th annual montgomery mental health awards reception, held at martha's community farm in audubon, pa. This ceremony honored choc's essential services and comprehensive support for the vulnerable in montgomery county. The event's theme, "courage to continue," emphasized resilience in the face of adversity. Choc is the only year-round, 24-7, emergency housing service for single adult men and women experiencing homelessness in montgomery county, pa.greene street is a community-based residential program located in the heart of the germantown section of philadelphia, pa. rhd established greene street in march of 2023 after assuming control of a pre-existing program and training the 12-person staff in rhd principles and values. The program serves ten adult men recovering from mental illness and facing housing and forensic challenges. Greene street provides a long-term residential setting where participants can establish both treatment and housing goals that suit their individual needs.
Rhd's comprehensive social services programming also includes homelessness, veterans, children, employment, and more. These services were provided to individuals in nine programs in Louisiana, new jersey, and pennsylvania.program service accomplishments include:in september 2022, rhd launched the homeless health initiative, which aims to improve the health outcomes of individuals experiencing homelessness by establishing connections with community-based healthcare services and utilizing their health plan benefits, such as dental and vision care. The homeless health initiative, funded by keystone first, addresses health challenges by collaborating and sharing information regarding participants' medical needs and is a collaborative effort between three of rhd's programs in the greater philadelphia, pa, area providing emergency shelter: coordinated homeless outreach center (choc), woodstock family center, and fernwood.in december 2022, rhd's intensive behavioral health services (ibhs) engaged in an organized therapeutic art-making project that aimed to address the surge in gun violence in philadelphia, pa. Led by acclaimed artist, dionn rene williams, ibhs staff gained respite from the emotional strain of their work through creating a piece of art. Featuring empowering words like "resilience and "healing," the completed piece is displayed as a mural at rhd's philadelphia office. Ibhs secured a grant from cbh to address community-involved violence, notably gun violence in high-impact areas in philadelphia. Using this grant, they implemented rhd's smart model in schools. Ibhs is a partnership between rhd, community behavioral health (cbh), and the school district of philadelphia that provides therapeutic interventions to students and their families in north and northwest philadelphia, pa.