Specifications include, but are not limited to: A contract is necessary to provide services for a less restrictive housing option for the severe and persistent mentally ill individuals who are ready for discharge or thosewho are living in conditions not suitable for human habitation and require more supervision while gaining skills for successful independent living in thecommunity; with support. The primary objectives for the transitional housingare:To provide safe housing with supervision.To promote the development of skills necessary to live, socialize, and beproductive in the community.To prevent/decrease episodes of homelessness and hospital admissions(physical and behavioral health needs).To ultimately transition, the individuals to more independent housing whenappropriate.