Peer Support
One-to-one Peer Support is available from trained volunteers and staff who have personally experienced a disability and are willing to share their life experiences.Information, assistance, and support may be provided to assist the individual dealing with issues related to their disability.
Information and Referral
Comprehensive and current information on resources for people with disabilities is provided. Referrals are given for services such as: housing, education and attendant assistance services.
MHCIL utilizes a referral resources system to assist individuals with specific needs and interest.
Listed below are some of the Information and Referrals that we have done for the community.
- Referrals for housing and utility payments
- Provided referrals for medical assistance i.e. prescriptions and medical supplies
- Provided referrals for food, rent, and utility payments
Independent Living Skills Training
Skills Training provides assistance in assessing and developing the skills individuals need in order to live independently. Skill areas may include communication, financial management, household management, computer training, job readiness, travel training, accessing community services, problem solving, and using adaptive/non-adaptive equipment.
MHCIL provides Independent Living Skills training for adults with disabilities. For more information please click here.
Youth Transition
As youth with disabilities transition from school into a new level of independence, the Center provides supports, information, advocacy, recreational activities as well as independent living skills training to in order to live independently. Skill areas may include communication, financial management, household management, computer training, job readiness, travel training, accessing community services, problem solving, and using adaptive/non-adaptive equipment.
MHI provides a yearly and summer program for transition youths with disabilities.
We have collaborate with the following school district for transition youths
- Gaveston
- Clear Creek
- Ed White Memorial
- Dickinson
- Friendswood
MHI provides Independent Living Skills training for adults with disabilities. For more information please click here.
If you are interested in learning more about how the services of MHI might benefit you, please contact us
