ICAN’s services help persons with psychiatric disabilities live independently in the community and advance in their personal recovery. ICAN’s Departments are:
Outreach Department provides resources and supports to help consumers obtain the essentials of life, including food, shelter, clothing, emergency loans and access to health and social services. We have PATH/Outreach Specialists who are available for homeless persons who exhibit signs of mental illness. They offer help with locating shelter beds for consumers until their situation is stabilized. The PATH Specialist helps with connecting homeless persons to mental health, medical health and social services. The Drop In Center: The center serves as a waiting and socializing area for ICAN clients. A PC is available for consumer’s use to search for jobs, find apartments or learn computer skills. Visitors can use ICAN’s laundry room at a low cost per load, or free if they are homeless. TO ACCESS OUTREACH SERVICES : Please call (330) 455-9100 to make an appointment with an ICAN PATH/Outreach Specialist. You may also stop by our office during regular business hours which are Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm .
Housing Services include ICAN-owned apartments,, rent subsidy programs and property maintenance to insure safe affordable housing, and ongoing development of housing resources. The following Housing Programs are offered at ICAN. Housing Assistance Program (HAP) : This program offers vouchers that are available for use at the participant’s choice anywhere in Stark County . This is a 30 month subsidy meant to be a transition into permanent housing with Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority’s Section 8 program. Some of the requirements of this program are for the individual to be homeless or imminent risk of homelessness, meet eligibility criteria for case management services and hold a place on the Section 8 voucher waiting list. Shelter Plus Care Program (S+C) : This program offers vouchers that are available for use at ICAN owned property only. Some of the requirements of this program are for the individual to be chronically homeless, meet and agree to maintain case management services the entire length of participation in program and are at the current HUD very-low income limit. HUD 811 : This program offers vouchers at two different locations of ICAN owned buildings, one in Canton and one in Alliance . Some of the requirements are for the individual to be eligible for case management services with a public mental health provider and to be at the current HUD very-low income limit. Basic Accommodations : This is designed to be transitional housing. The voucher is used for single adults only at 830 Cherry Ave. NE in Canton . Some of the requirements are for the individual to be homeless, have a history of chronic homelessness, meet eligibility criteria for case management services and have exhausted all other housing options available. Applications for Basic Accommodations are reviewed on a case by case basis. SHP Continuum of Care: This program offers vouchers available for use at the participant’s choice anywhere in Stark County . Some of the requirements of this program are for the individual to be chronically homeless, be a single adult, be at the current HUD very-low income limit, and individual must pass a background check and be willing to develop a practical, feasible personal housing plan. This is a 36 month subsidy. Applicants need to come in to ICAN for prescreening. SHP/Westpark Apartments TO ACCESS HOUSING SERVICES: Consumers must be referred for housing assistance by their individual mental health service treatment provider. Applications will be submitted and reviewed by ICAN for all programs. Mental Health and Recovery Service Board of Stark County
PERMANENT HOUSING support services provide specialized assistance to residents in ICAN apartments or rent subsidy programs to ensure long term success in maintaining independent living. Housing support services include home visits, utility payment assistance and other housing and/or job supports. ICAN occasionally offers vocational opportunities for mental health consumers. Consumers are offered full and part time positions in the different ICAN departments.
Fiscal and Administrative Departments perform the fiscal and administration functions of the agency. In addition, the department assists fledgling agencies with fund accounting, reporting and administrative support. The department also serves as the fiscal agent of special project funds for several County agencies. Executive Director mentors new non-profit administrators and assists them in establishing sound management polices and procedures. Finance Director assists new non-profits with setting up and maintaining financial record-keeping and reporting systems in accordance with the rules and regulations of all applicable government laws and donor restrictions. Payroll Clerk and Grant Accountant handle day to day financial activities and payroll.
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