The core methodology for all BOSS programs is the Wellness & Empowerment Curriculum. Based on BOSS’s 38 years of experience serving the homeless and mentally ill, it is designed to create maximum wellness and self-sufficiency for people with mental illness and other disabilities.

Wellness & Empowerment employs a series of hands-on skill-building workshops, peer support groups, and case management that honors the skills that have allowed people to survive massive challenges, helping them develop new skills better suited for independent living. The highly respectful approach includes a Participatory Agreement signed by both participants and staff, with clear expectations for each.

There are 4 principles at the heart of Wellness & Empowerment:

Grow Through Dignity of Risk: Risking, taking responsibility for, and learning from decisions.

Learn in Partnership: Recognizing strengths, utilizing expertise and personal experience to overcome barriers.

Live in Community: Learning and modeling positive behaviors in the community.

Work for Accountability: Taking charge of one’s life, shifting from survival orientation to stability.

For more information on the Curriculum, contact BOSS Executive Director boona cheema.