caramore: March 2006

Monday, March 27, 2006

Directions to Caramore

Caramore Office

550 Smith Level Road
Carrboro, NC 27510
919-967-3402
map and directions

Ephesus Home

1400 Ephesus Church Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
919-942-1964
map and directions

Fountain Ridge Home

1604 Fountain Ridge Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
919-968-6887
map and directions

Carolina Apartments

401 NC HWY 54
Carrborro, NC 27510
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Friday, March 24, 2006

So that we might properly assess and appropriately provide professional, comprehensive vocational and community living services, we feel that it is necessary to gather extensive information on each prospective client.

Thank you for making this significant time investment as you begin the Caramore admission process. Please contact us with questions concerning admissions.

Admission Application

Some Admission FAQs:

Do I qualify for Caramore?

You are eligible for Caramore services if:

You're 18 years or older.

You live in North Carolina.

You have a principle Axis I diagnosis of mental illness and be currently free of acute symptoms.

You demonstrate a willingness to comply with mental health treatment and take prescribed medications.

You have the ability to self administer medication within a supervised structured setting.

You have a minimum of six months sobriety if there is a significant history of substance dependence.

You haven't been involved in recent significant acts of violence or a repeated history of violence.

You are free of legal charges and had no convictions relating to substances or violence in the past 3 years.

You have a desire to participate in the Caramore program on a voluntary basis.

You are able to participate in work adjustment activities for 30 hours a week.

You have a current motivation for competitive community employment.

You are able to take care of yourself and are pretty good at daily-living activities (e.g. grooming, cleaning, chores).

You can get along with others with some empathy and can function in a social living environment.

You eventually want to independently.

You have plans and goals, including vocational goals-or you want help forming them

You do well with written and verbal instructions.

You can perform basic household chores with minimal supervision.

You can ride a municipal bus without supervision.

You can tell time and count money.

Exceptions to these will be considered in terms of the overall functional level of the applicant.

Monday, March 20, 2006

Contact us

We value your input on anything you have to say about our company, our website, our material, or our services. Please let us hear from you by phone, mail, or email. Thanks.

Caramore Staff (919) 967-3402