A Self-Directed Care Model for Mental Health Recovery

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Article Publication Date:

6/12/2008

Summary:

Find out about the outcomes of people with serious mental illnesses that participate in Florida's Cash & Counseling program. Self-directed care was effective in lowering costs and time spent in psychiatric inpatient and criminal justice settings. Many program details are provided, such as financing, start up, structure, and evaluation.

Article Author:

Cook, Judith A.; Russell, Carolyn; Grey, Dennis D.; Jonikas, Jessica A.

Topics:

Consumer/Participant Direction

Types/Tools:

Research / Journal abstracts

Populations:

Psychiatric Disabilities/Mental Illness; Psychiatric Disabilities/Mental Illness

Sources:

Psychiatric Services

Programs/Initiatives:

Cash and Counseling