Benchmark’s Transitional Living Phases
Bronze Phase - (Preparation Phase) During the first six months, Benchmark teaches the basic strategies and habits of successful living.
Silver Phase – (Practical Application Phase) In the next three months, students experience the practical application to the skills acquired during the Bronze Phase. Students advance toward independence by adding a part-time job, learning to pay their own bills and managing their personal lives.
Gold Phase – (Independent Living and Exit Phase) During the next three months, students transition to living off-property and experience practical living skills, with the safety-net of Benchmark supervision. Students maintain their educational goals, continue working a job in the community and continually develop their financial responsibility.
Graduate Program – (Final Achievement Phase) For those students who are successfully maintaining their independence and appreciate the option of having continued contact with Benchmark, we offer the Graduate Program. Graduate Students may choose to continue working with their Life Coaches on a month-to-month basis, while they pursue their goals.
(Length-of-stay results are typical for most students; however some students may require additional time, based upon their individual goals and progress.)
Life Skills:
- Apartment living
- Boundary setting
- Budgeting & finance
- Cooking class
- Community resources
- Daily living skills
- Dating privileges
- Friendship Workshop
- Goal setting
- Physical fitness
- Positive peer groups
- Social behavioral skills
- Volunteerism
- Wellness
