We’re excited to share the positive progress of Anthony, a guest at our center since May 2017.
Anthony is a regular guest at the Hospitality Center. Anthony is outgoing, helpful, joyful, and friendly. He often helps with tasks around the Center like taking out the trash when it is full or helping to move folding tables.
After facing challenges with homelessness, mental health, addiction, and incarceration, Anthony is now committed to making positive changes in his life. He was released from Montgomery County Correctional Facility in April 2024 and has 6 months of probation remaining. He is committed to making changes to break the cycle of homelessness and addiction.
Taking Charge of His Goals:
- Goal Setting: Anthony has been working with Amalthea Leland, a Certified Peer Specialist at the Hospitality Center. Together they set SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound) to achieve stability and well-being.
- Amalthea and Anthony then set up Action Steps:
- Birth certificate and Social Security card replacement initiated.
- Medical card and initial state ID obtained.
- Mental health services intake underway.
- Regular probation meetings and benefit reinstatement process started.
- Upcoming meetings with Critical Time Intervention (CTI) to explore additional support.
- Just yesterday, he opened a bank account with is newly issued identification!
Anthony continues to meet with Amalthea for frequent check-ins. When Anthony, who also receives his mail at the Center, received his state identification by mail, he exuded joy! He was so excited that another ‘action step’ was achieved.
Looking Ahead:
We are proud of Anthony’s determination and look forward to supporting him on his journey to a brighter future.
