Intentional Communities | Touchstone Mental Health

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Through the Intentional Communities, individuals (community members) come together as a supportive group, sharing a common purpose, and working cooperatively to create a lifestyle reflecting shared values. Community members are able to maintain housing stability, reduce the risk of hospitalization, gain independent living skills, and build social supports by becoming a contributing member of a community.

There are two Touchstone Intentional Communities for a total of 40 members. The communities gather two to three times per week for socializing, planned activities and communal meals. Both communities develop an integrity contract which frames their shared values and becomes the basis for shared decisions. The communities have monthly business meetings and use a consensus model to guide their decision making process. The communities are self-governing which means they develop and decide policies for the community as a whole, work together to maintain viable participation, and manage their budget.

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We are a multidisciplinary team of professionals providing a combination of services to promote an individuals pursuit of life goals, independence and a healthy and safe environment. Team members may include:

You can find more information about intentional communities at http://www.ic.org.

Download the Intentional Communities fact sheet here.

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Intentional Communities | Touchstone Mental Health