Transforming Housing for People with Psychiatric Disabilities

Transforming Housing for People with Psychiatric Disabilities
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Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Total Pages : 58
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ISBN-10 : 1422315703
ISBN-13 : 9781422315705
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Book Synopsis Transforming Housing for People with Psychiatric Disabilities by : Michael Allen

Download or read book Transforming Housing for People with Psychiatric Disabilities written by Michael Allen and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2007-08 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In late 2003, inspired by the recommend. of the Pres.¿s New Freedom Comm. on Mental Health, the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law undertook a study of board & care homes for people with psychiatric disabilities. A draft report was produced, then on Nov. 18 & 19, 2004, the Bazelon Center hosted a nat. strategy meeting to discuss the findings. This final report incorp. the discussion & recommend. from the Nov. 2004 meeting. It discusses the impact of short-term quality improvement measures in the use of board & care homes. It also calls for a fresh approach to providing housing for people with psychiatric disabilities -- a recovery-oriented approach that revolves around the principles of consumer self-direction & community integration.


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