Breakthrough House, Inc.

* Administrative Office's
* Emergency Aid
*Compeer
*The Living Program

are all located at

603 sw Topeka blvd.
Topeka, KS 66603
(785) 232-6807

EMERGENCY AID PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY AID SERVICES FOR THOSE WITH SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS

WHY EMERGENCY AID?

It has been estimated that the severe and persistent mentally ill population in Topeka is at least twice the number of the national average. This group of individuals often lacks the skills to advocate on their own behalf. They go without food, shelter or utilities due to a lack of knowledge of who to contact, or where to go for help in emergency situations. These individuals are often risking rehospitalization when attempting to deal with these situations alone.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

This is where the Emergency Aid Program at Breakthrough House, Inc. comes into service. The Emergency Aid Program is an advocate for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. The program offers short-term emergency assistance to help consumers problem solve through present emergency situations and possible similar, future situations. Education of existing community resources is discussed with consumers and if appropriate, additional referrals to other agencies are made. The Social Security Payee Program is available for consumers who are required by Social Security or wish to have someone manage their benefits.

WHO CAN RECEIVE ASSISTANCE?

The Emergency Aid Program offers assistance to residents of Shawnee County who are over the age of 18 years old and have been diagnosed with a severe and persistent mental illness. Each person is treated as an important part of our community, thus the degree of need is evaluated on an individual basis. A brief interview is conducted to determine what a person’s needs are in order to best resolve the current emergency situation. Usually a loss in income, no income or having expenses beyond a persons’ means necessitate receiving Emergency Aid assistance.

SERVICES OFFERED

•   Social Security Representative Payee Program

  Breakthrough House can serve as a Social Security Representative Payee for consumers who receive Social Security Benefits. The Payee Program manages the consumers monthly finances to ensure that their basic needs for housing, food, medication and other necessities are being met.

•   Entitlements

  Assistance is given in applying for Social Security, General Assistance, Food Stamps and Medicare/Medicaid.

•   Rent and Deposit Assistance

  For start up costs in moving into a rental facility and to help prevent homelessness.

•   Medication Vouchers

  To help ensure individuals are able to purchase their psychotropic medication.

•   Bus Tickets/Van Rides

  Transportation is available to individuals, when needed, to community resources such as attending case management appointments, etc. Discount bus fares and bus tickets are available to individuals at no charge.

•   Dental Referrals

  To help individuals receive non-emergency dental care if available.

•   Food Baskets

  An assortment of canned goods and staple foods are provided to individuals when in need.
  

DONATIONS

Donations for the food bank are greatly appreciated and needed.

The food bank can use any canned or boxed items. Items especially needed are canned meats, vegetables, soups, crackers, and dry or canned milk.

Donations can be dropped off @ 603 SW Topeka Blvd., Suite 100 or calling 232-6807.

Contact Info:

EMERGENCY AID
603 SW TOPEKA BLVD
TOPEKA, KS 66603

Phone: 785-232-6807
Fax: 785-232-0751

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