Buckelew Programs

Napa Programs
Supported Living and HUD Programs

Buckelew Programs in Napa assist people with serious mental illness to live as independently as possible.   Staff work within the philosophy that individuals should have a home that they choose, normal roles, in vivo learning in non-time limited settings, individualized flexible services and long-term support in the most facilitative environment.  Staff work closely with persons to help identify recovery goals and assist in finding meaningful activity consistent with those goals.

The Napa County program has three components:

 The Supported Living Program (SLP)

• This program serves individuals in varying levels of service depending on each person’s abilities and needs.  Presently, ten residents reside in three single-bedroom homes located on the grounds of the Napa State Hospital, and three other clients live in the larger Napa community.  

Napa HUD Program

• The Department of Housing and Urban Development program (HUD) serves eleven formerly homeless individuals living in master leased apartments in the community.  Services are guided to help individuals maintain housing concerns by overcoming day-to-day obstacles.   

Community Program

• Individuals who have a section 8 voucher, or other housing can also receive wrap around services through the SLP program. These individuals receive support to maintain housing, and they work on recovery goals and independent living skills to further their independence.

For all aspects of the program, depending on needs, service providers visit each client’s home on a regular basis to discuss business issues of the household and any interpersonal or personal issues that may arise.  The counselor will also provide social services, counseling support, independent living skills education, and assistance to medical appointments, coordinated with Napa County Mental Health.

Staff also offer a schedule of group meetings that cover a range of topics such as symptom management, medication education, smoking cessation, nutrition and exercise, cooking and grocery shopping, as well as budgeting and money management.

Supportive mental health rehabilitation services include: assistance with individual needs for problem-solving, conflict resolution, coping skills, medication management, goal setting, access to community activities and services, dual diagnosis services, and health care. Crisis intervention is provided with 24-hour on-call accessibility. Services provided teach and enhance movement toward increased self sufficiency.

For more information, contact Napa Program Director, Chuck Mottern, at (707) 253-2655 or chuckm@buckelew.org. Buckelew Programs, 1100 Lincoln Suite 108, Napa CA 94558