Ground to be broken on new mental health triplex home
News Courier (Athens, AL)Jan 30, 2015
Groundbreaking for the facility is scheduled for
The project began in 2008 when MHCNCA sought to build sustainable housing for adults with debilitating mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and manic-depressive disorder, according to MHCNCA Development Officer
What's different about the
"This housing project has become a much bigger deal," he said.
Inside the new home
The facility is one building, but technically three townhomes, Giguere said. Each has three bedrooms and three bathrooms with a communal living and kitchen space. It will be built on a lot adjoining the
"I mean, who wants to have to go to
Each group and government entity Giguere pitched the project to was willing to lend their resources to getting the home built, he said.
"It's very heartening," he said. "It helps you remember what's really important."
While construction will begin in February, the home will not be finished this year unless a donor comes forth with labor and building supplies. What will be accomplished so far is the structure and walls -- basically, something they can lock up and secure, Giguere said.
Some of the mobile homes currently adjacent to the lot will be removed since only 10 are occupied. Giguere said MHCNCA got the homes from
After the first triplex is built, Giguere said the plan is to eventually build at least three more and permanently remove the trailers.
"This is a good thing," he said.
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