Programs & Services

Breaking Barriers Workshops

At Genesys Way Inc., we offer "Breaking Barriers" workshops designed to provide participants with essential employment and educational resources. These workshops empower and equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

 

Giving Tuesdays
Every Tuesday, we host "Giving Tuesdays," during which we distribute free unlimited clothing and shoes and diaper and wipe donations. This initiative ensures that our community members have access to necessities, fostering a sense of dignity and support.

 

Winning Wednesday Workshops
On Wednesdays, we organize "Winning Wednesday Workshops," where we collaborate with various organizations to present valuable resources. Topics may include home ownership, financial literacy, and credit management, allowing participants to gain insights into essential life skills.

 

Thriving Thursdays
Every third Thursday of the calendar year, we celebrate "Thriving Thursdays," a designated self-care day. Participants can engage in various activities such as yoga, painting sessions, gardening, and nature walks. Additionally, we share uplifting self-care quotes and affirmations on our social media platforms every Thursday throughout the month, promoting mental wellness and positivity.

 

Fun Fridays
Twice a year, we hold "Fun Fridays," where participants and staff come together for enjoyable outings. These events may include field trips, bowling, movie outings, or dining experiences, fostering community and camaraderie among participants.

 

Our Supportive Housing Program

 

Genesys Way Inc. provides comprehensive supportive housing services that are both service-intensive and shared. Our supportive housing program is time-limited, typically lasting up to 24 months; however, in some instances, this timeframe may be extended based on individual circumstances. We prioritize providing stable housing and believe in "beds, not sidewalks." We aim to ensure that participants are well-prepared for a successful transition into permanent housing.

Our supportive housing program offers a safe and nurturing environment where individuals can address past trauma, confront the issues that contributed to their homelessness, and rebuild their support networks. We accept outsourced services for consumers with disabilities, including mental health support, psychological evaluations, behavioral services, substance abuse counseling, and community economic development programs.

 

Supportive Shared Housing Services

Our comprehensive Supportive housing is a shared housing program that includes a variety of on-site services:

 

• Individualized Case Management: Our staff provides personalized case management services or collaborates with existing outsourced case managers.

 

• In-Home Support Services (IHSS): Our staff is fingerprinted and certified through IHSS to provide IHSS services if the consumer needs assistance with daily living tasks. These services are outsourced but can be provided by our staff. 

 

• Life Skills Training: Workshops focused on employment readiness and permanent housing searches.

 

• Community Support Meetings: Regularly scheduled meetings to foster community and provide guidance. For community events

 

• Budget and Credit Counseling: Financial literacy programs designed to enhance participants’ economic stability provided through our breaking barrier workshops.

 

• Substance Abuse Education: Outsourced Support meetings and counseling that include education and resources for those struggling with alcohol or substance abuse. These services can be done in the home by an outsourced license provider that we may use.

 

• Creative Therapies: Music, art, and gardening therapy activities to promote emotional healing and self-expression.

 

• Payee Services: Services for those who have disabilities or are disabled and need a payee to help manage their income. Changs Aspiting provides these services for All.

 

• Mental Health Resources: Access to mental health support services.

 

• Medication Management Assistance: We can help you manage your medications effectively, such as with medication reminders. We DO NOT ADMINISTER ANY MEDICATIONS, but a licensed provider can also outsource these services.

 

Our Housing Features Included:

 

Our supportive housing includes the following amenities:

 

• All utilities and Wi-Fi included
• Fully furnished spacious rooms
• On-site washer and dryer access
• Security features, including cameras 
• A clothing closet and free toiletries
• Small Food Pantry for those with food insecurities
• A commitment to COVID-19 safety and cleanliness
• All these services, as well as all workshops and programs, are included in the consumer's monthly rental fee

 

Our residents have access to a wide variety of services provided by outsourced third parties these include but are not limited to:

Doctor and nurse home visits

• Home health and hospice services
• Durable medical equipment
• FSP case managers
• Family reunification services
• Monitored DCFS visit services.
• And so much more!!!

 

Advocacy/Referrals to Outside Services: Genesys Way’s Advocacy Program focuses on public policy solutions to the problems of Homelessness and poverty.  The direct experiences inform our work of Genesys Way’s clients and staff. Genesys Way partners with direct service providers, other advocacy groups, and community members to identify issues needing attention. While continuously working with these representatives, we develop recommendations for local and national funding, policy, and law.