Second chance re-entry housing in 2021 with Positive Transition Services? This month PTS would like to recognize James Jones for being a GOOD NEIGHBOR!! Hisimpeccable social skills and craftsmanship has caught everyone’s attention. James, afocused and determined college student at Atlanta Technical College, has never asked but isalways giving. This month when PTS lacked manpower to swiftly mobilize and assemblefurniture to receive two residents in dire need of transitioning out of an emergency shelter,James stepped right in with a helping “handy” hand. As a result of James quick and wittyactions, PTS was able to end homelessness for these two now, very grateful men. We trulyappreciate you James Jones!!
Positive Transition Services (PTS) is a premier provider of supportive housing and care management services for special populations including the chronically mentally ill, HIV/AIDS population, homeless veterans, homeless families, and men/women living with addiction. Our organization is a well-established 501c3 organization with a reputable reputation in the community. We offer premium, professional supportive housing services for entities such as the Veterans Administration, the State of Georgia, Fulton County Superior court, the City of Atlanta, Marta, and a host of medical providers just to name a few. We are a certified organization that meets high, rigorous industry standards; this includes maintaining a zero-tolerance drug policy. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of in-home supportive services possible while utilizing our years of experience and expertise to tailor care plans to each individual.
We’re a non-profit community that believes in the dignity of all people and the world. We believe that homelessness is not a “natural” condition, but is the result of a series of social and economic factors that have marginalized an already vulnerable population. PTS facilitates a positive transition for our youth and families by linking them to resources in the community, providing mentors, and encouraging personal development through life skills and educational opportunities. We strive to improve and transform the quality of lives of families experiencing homelessness and poverty by providing permanent housing, education, resources, and support. Dedicated to increasing self-sufficiency, we collaborate with community leaders in both the public and private sectors who are invested in transforming communities of underserved individuals, veterans & Seniors.
Our services and housing opportunities are provided free or at low cost. Shifting lives and enriching communities. Positive Transition Services is dedicated to creating a positive path for adults with hardships and disabling mental illness. Created by people who have lived or worked in the field, our staff provides freedom from unneeded burdens: isolation, loneliness, and frustration. We offer affordable housing options coupled with free supportive services provided by top-notch professionals, clinicians, and educators. Our services are tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual veteran. We believe in meeting people where they are at and assisting them in making healthy decisions along their journey toward recovery and independence. We aspire to empower each veteran to be as independent as possible without losing overall oversight of their health care needs.
Positive Transition Services non-profit where we are committed to fighting to end homelessness by maximizing resources and minimizing gaps! Our #1 goal is to ensure we transition lives that are meaningful and positive through affordable housing and supportive services. The mission of Positive Transition Services is to support, advocate, and connect those in need withsupportive services that increase self-sufficient and lifelong sustainability. We provide supportivehousing with an array of comprehensive holistic services to disabled veterans, individuals withmental and/or behavioral challenges, physical disabilities, chronically homeless, and those returning from incarceration.
Positive Transition Services is THOR certified and an RPH state-certifiedhousing provider with housing sites located in downtown Atlanta andClayton County. All housing that is provided includes a fully furnished home,WiFi to assist with searching for a job and telehealth medical services,COVID-19 cleaning supplies, phone services, clothing, and food. ThePositive Transition Services team includes a certified therapist, registerednurse, site maintenance specialist, and an advisory committee chairman forveteran services.
PTS ensures every resident receives a thorough Mental Health,Substance Abuse, and Nursing Assessment within 48 hours ofenrollment to address barriers associated barriers that preventtransitioning into the community. We continue to build strongrelationships with our local clinicians and primary care doctorsin the community. Every resident is offered job readiness training, full timeemployment with, a great pay and benefits and/or jobcertification training in fields like construction, CDL, InformationTechnology, Welding and so much more. We are able tosuccessfully accomplish this task through priceless partnershipswith employers in the community.
Positive Transition Services Intern Spotlight: Favorite part about working with PTS? My favorite part about working for PTS is seeing the people who are using these servicesin a positive way and really making a change within themselves and are turning aroundtheir lives. The residents motivate me to keep going since they have overcome so manyhurdles and they keep going.What would you say is your biggest impact with PTS and our clients? The biggest impact is seeing the resiliency the men have because as I previously stated itsmotivating me to keep myself on track as well. See more details on Long-term Housing for homeless.
Financial literacy is the confluence of financial, credit and debt management and the knowledge that is necessary to make financially responsible decisions decisions that are integral to our everyday lives. Financial literacy includes understanding how a checking account works, what using a credit card really means, and how to avoid debt. While most people receive their Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments directly, some need assistance in managing their benefits. Payments to these individuals are paid through a representative payee who receives the check on behalf of the beneficiary and provides for their personal needs.
