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Options Foundation (Options Villa)

Options Villa is a supervised facility operated by Options Foundation for emotionally disturbed adults with mental illnesses and/or substance abuse. SHP funding provided assistance with the acquisition and rehabilitation of the facility and continues to provide assistance with supportive services and operations expenses. Services include mental health counseling, case management, outreach services, social skills development, and other miscellaneous expenses related to the delivery of services. Grant funds awarded under the 1996 SHP have been expended. The project received a three year renewal funding under the 2001 SHP for the continued delivery of services.

Contact:  Christine Nichols, President
Vickie Moore Charles, Executive Director
Location:  2426 Convention Street (70806)
Mailing Address:  728 North Boulevard (70802)
Phone:  (225) 293-6774
Fax:  (225) 291-9229
E-mail Address:  nicholsc@mmoinc.com     mcharlesv@optionsfoundation.net
1996 SHP Budget:  $855,197
 
Funded Categories:  Acquisition:  $77,000
Rehabilitation:  $122,000
Supportive Services:  $347,423
Operations:  $268,051
Administration:  $40,723
2001 SHP Budget:  $631,288 (Renewal)
Funded Categories: Supportive Services:  $285,756
Operations:  $315,471
Administration:  $30,061