Harris County The Coffeehouse

Program Name:	The Coffeehouse
Location:	3600 Gessner Houston, Texas 77063 Map - Driving Directions - Bus Route
Phone:	Office: 713-970-8344 Dr. Amy Greer, Program Director
Highlights:	Featured on KHOU Channel 11

WHAT WE DO

The Coffeehouse provides services for adults diagnosed with Asperger's Disorder that include:

Skills assessment
Individualized treatment planning
Small group skills training
Transitional support

The goals of this program are:

To assist persons with Asperger's Disorder in developing coping and self-management skills to maintain stable behavior in various community settings.
To assist persons with Asperger's Disorder in developing effective communication skills and techniques to function in various social settings.
To provide education to the community on Asperger's Disorder and Autistic Disorders.

WHO WE SERVE

Adults 18 years of age and older, residing in Harris County, with a diagnoses of Asperger's Disorder or Pervasive Developmental Disorder. Adults must posses the cognitive ability to participate in the program. Individuals must also meet the criteria for Target Population, and have challenging behaviors that otherwise restrict their level of functioning in community programs.

PROGRAM OUTLINE

(Specific activities may vary according to the group's needs and interests)

Monday:

Social Skills
Real-life Scenarios
Role Play
Health Literacy

Tuesday:

Independent Living Skills
Health Maintenance

Wednesday:

Friendship/Social Relationships
Real-life Scenarios
Discussion Group
Human Sexuality (Male)
Workplace Readiness (Female)

Thursday:

Time Management/Structuring Leisure Time/Goal-Setting
Human Sexuality (Female)
Workplace Readiness (Male)

Friday:

Community Outing/Skills Training
Time Management/Structuring Leisure Time/Goal-Setting

HOW TO ACCESS THIS SERVICE

The first step in the application process is to contact the consumer’s Service Coordinator and request a referral. The referral must include a valid Determination of Mental Retardation and current information regarding the consumer’s medical condition and behavioral issues. If the consumer does not have a Mental Retardation Division Service Coordinator visit this link to learn how to access MHMRA services.

ABOUT TRANSPORTATION

Consumers provide their own transportation. Consumers with special needs for transportation should contact their Service Coordinators.

FEES YOU MAY HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS SERVICE
A financial assessment determines whether co-payments apply and/or if MHMRA is a part of your Insurance Provider Network. Consumers will need spending money for community rehearsal outings.

ADDITIONAL USEFUL INFORMATION

During the admission process, the Coffeehouse Team takes into consideration the consumer's right to choose their treatment options.
We consider each consumer's preferences, likes and dislikes. Once choices are agreed upon by the IDT and the consumer, they are documented on appropriate forms.

Consumers are discharged from this program based on the following:

Sufficient achievement of treatment objectives and improvement to be able to manage themselves productively in society.
Voluntary withdrawal of consumer.
Non-attendance without recent services.
Violation of Program Guidelines