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Transforming Housing for People with Psychiatric Disabilities
02/21/2007 | Requests *Summary
The problems of board and care homes, also known as adult homes, for people with psychiatric disabilities are the focus of a new SAMHSA report. The history, demographics and common concerns of these homes are detailed in-depth plus ten recommendations to improve quality of life. A list of measures being implemented to improve the lives of residents and recommendations calling for a recovery-oriented approach based on the principles of self-direction and community integration are also provided.
Author
Available Files
- Report PDF (568K, 60 pages)
Keywords
Board and Care Homes; Transformation Proclamation; Rental Market and Public Housing Agencies; Measures to Promote Integration; Vouchers and Regulation; Bill of Rights Approach; State-Based Reform Coalitions
Topic
Developmental/Psychiatric Disabilities, Housing
Type/Tool
Reports
Source
SAMHSA
State
All States/Territories
Date Created
02/21/2007
Contact
SAMHSA\'s National Mental Health Information Center
800-789-2647
800-789-2647
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Permission to use any element of this document should be obtained by the above named contact person. Always name the originator as the source of this material.
* Reflects requests since January 1, 2007
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HCBS / Clearinghouse for the Community Living Exchange Collaborative / (http://www.hcbs.org)