Karis Community is a therapeutic community which offers a residential living program for men and women, recovering from serious and persistent mental illness, who are in transition to independent living. We emphasize the development of interpersonal relationships and improvement of self-care skills.
Applicants to Karis Community are referred by social workers, private therapists, mental health workers, former residents, and family members.
Applicants are screened by the Executive Director and those considered to benefit from our program are invited to dinner with the residents of the Karis Community. Applicants are invited to join the community based upon the decision of current residents.
Residents fees help to offset approximately 36% of the costs of providing safe, comfortable housing and a professional support staff.
A typical resident lives at Karis for an average of 14 to 16 months and then moves on to independent living. Success in this transition is directly related to the achievement of appropriate independent living skills and the development of a personal support system.
Karis represents the true meaning of Grace. Without the Grace that I have been shown by the staff and community at Karis, I would not be where I am today. Everyone who is involved with this place has in some incredible way had a hand in my well-being.
- Resident Testimonial
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