Facilitating the transition from hospital to community living, Bridgeway's Residential Intensive Support Team (RIST) offers comprehensive, flexible, and mobile services to individuals with varying degrees of residential needs. RIST supports the use of community mental health treatment, employment, and rehabilitation services, providing:- Assistance in securing permanent housing with state-subsidized rental assistance vouchers- Needs assessment and goal development for wellness and recovery- Personal assistance focusing on education and living skills development- Intensive outreach to engage recipients in mental health, substance abuse, and medical services- Ongoing coordination with other service providers- 24/7 staff availability and on-call rapid response- Support in developing peer and community social connections- Collaboration with family/significant others- Career counseling, job seeking skills training, and ongoing support- Clinically enhanced residential support staff, including a consulting psychiatrist, wellness nurse, housing specialist, and MICA and vocational counselorsRIST Goals:- Independent living integrated within the community- Prevention of unnecessary hospitalizations- Enhancement of quality of life, achieving goals like paid work, continuing education, supportive friendships, improved family relations, living alcohol and drug-free, and increased recreational opportunities.