MERCY HOUSE LIVING CENTERS (ESG 2002) (2)

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'"" '-' V. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES! IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY In the space below, please list the primary goals and objectives for your program. Provide projected numbers of Santa Ana residents to be served, and the kinds of services they would receiv'e if your program is funded. Also describe the specific actions and"tasks that would be performed on a day-to-day basis to achieve these goals. Mercy House Center anticipates serving 525 clients through individualized services in the coming year. The primary goals of Mercy House Center are as follows: - To increase client's knowledge of and access to resources o Obiective: to provide emergency case management services to clients Task/Action-assess client needs on an individual basis and refer to appropriate agencies such as recovery programs or mental health. - To improve the living conditions of clients o Obiective: to assist clients with their basic needs; hygiene, food, clothing, laundry Task/Action-provide clients with a "basic survival package" containing hygiene items, a clothing or food voucher, laundry soap, socks, etc. - To improve client's mobility so they may access resources and obtain employment o Obiective: to provide transportation assistance Task/Action-provide clients with bus tickets (OCTA or Greyhound) or gas vouchers -To improve client's physical health o Obiective: to help with prescriptions, eyeglasses and over the counter medications Task/Action-in addition to existing agreement with local pharmacy, seek local professionals willing to donate services such as eye exams at low costs -To assist clients in moving toward self-sufficiency o Obiective: to improve jab readiness Task/Action-assist clients in obtaining the necessary materials for jobs (I.e. boots or gloves) Continue to post employment center info on the Center's bCllletin board - To improve the lives of the chronically homeless o Obiective: to reduce loneliness and provide positive social interaction Task/Action-€ncourage discussion among clients and staff at the Center and plan events at the center that promote social skills q{f1181T t\;