Dowling Community Service Residence

A residence full of life, progress, and initiative; to help you find your new start!

For all individuals to obtain the stability they need in their lives and the inspiration and determination of empowerment to pursue their life goals. A positive path to a brighter future.

History + Mandate

The Dowling Community Service Residence (DCSR) is based on an extensive study and pilot project work from 1987 through to 1997 to identify and establish pre-conditions essential for the success and sustainability of our programs. Our pilot project work study has proven our transitional program to have a sound basis, organizational structure and program requirements to achieve success and long-term sustainability with our clients. On-site mental health counselors are imperative for program delivery, providing support and supervision for day, evening and overnight shifts. One-one counseling, monitoring progress reports and evaluation collected from daily report sheets per shift, goal sheets and involvement with community support programs to help established a responsible, healthy and sustainable future when recipients in our program transition to live independently. Our program facilitates to ensure a positive experience and follow through support for each of our residents transitioning into a long-term independent living environment. Our program aims for our residents to maintain self-sufficiency and permanent long term housing within six months to a year. Extensions are granted based on request and need for continued support.

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