Our home should not be viewed as simply housing. At Family Initiative Residences, Inc., members and staff work to-
gether to teach our residents living skills, provide emotional support, encourage independence and improve self-esteem.
Through our collective efforts, the residents receive not only an alternative to the streets and institutions, but also the
ability to experience and live life in spite of their illness.
Professionally
trained
full
time
staff
work
as
a
team
to
help
each
person
develop
and
learn
life
skills.
The
staff
also
helps
each
resident
to
recognize
the
importance
of
good
personal
grooming
habits
and
healthy
sleep
patterns.
We provide PCH and IHP
living at FIR
FIR
encourages
residents
to
live
as
independently
as
they
can
by
providing
a
structured,
goal
oriented support program.
•
Private Gated Campus
•
Convenient Key less Entry
for independent apartments
Beautiful Olde Town Conyers has one-of-a-kind shopping and dining. You can
also stroll through the Lewis Vaughn Botanical Garden. You might happen
upon an event in the Olde Town Pavilion or a TV show filming on one of our
historic downtown streetscapes. Take in a play or musical theater at Center
Street Arts. Or see one of the many events like festivals, or parades that take
place year-round.
FIR assists in this aspect by providing transportation. Social interaction and
good inter-personal skills are encouraged through planned weekly group
activities based on the residents’ preferences. And annual trips to Tybee
Island.
At FIR we offer many amenities to our residents at no
additional charge:
•
Wifi Internet
•
Satellite TV
•
Laundry room
•
etc…
Three Meals a Day And Snacks
Relaxing and Enjoyable Living Space
Free Internet Access
At FIR we have a wonderful community based residential
services. The origins of FIR came from family involvement and
continue today with the same focus. By encouraging
participation in the organization from parents, family members
and sponsors, and coordinating their input with services from
case workers, physicians, mental health agencies and the FIR
staff, the residents’ best interests are recognized. FIR maintains
and encourages an open communication between all interested
parties to help ensure consistency in the resident’s lifestyle.
The FIR Difference
Many people who struggle with mental illness tend to have
difficulty with the regimens of daily life and find themselves unable to live on their own. However, FIR encourages residents to live as
independently as they can by providing a structured, goal oriented support program that focuses on developing self-reliance through
specific lifestyle guidance. When given the opportunity to accept more personal responsibility, residents can accomplish more, which
can build confidence and raise their self esteem. Independence is further enhanced by providing residents with a private, furnished
bedroom which they are encouraged to personalize. Perhaps the greatest benefit of the FIR program is the personal stability
residents can achieve. A lower incidence of re-hospitalization can be directly attributed to the program’s guidelines on medication
compliance.
Every week we provide transportation for our members to community shopping, and a daily trip to the Fitness center.
Our Support System
The origins of FIR came from family involvement and continue today with the same focus. By encouraging participation in the
organization from parents, family members and sponsors, and coordinating their input with services from case workers, physicians,
mental health agencies and the FIR staff, the resident’s best interests are recognized. FIR maintains and encourages an open
communication between all interested parties to help ensure consistency in the resident’s lifestyle.
• 24 hours watchful oversight by trained staff
• Private rooms and baths
• Monitoring of self administration of medication
• Three nutritious meals and snacks a day
• Coordination with other mental health services
• Services: doctor's appointments, day programs
• Group social activities: parties/ outings
• Laundry & cleaning service available
Confidential email: jacob_hopkins@bellsouth.net
Email: familyinitiative@bellsouth.net