centersforbehavioralhealth

Many adults living with serious mental illness in Maryland can use psychiatric rehabilitation and supported living services to aid in their recovery process. These services offer independence and the opportunity to live successfully within their community. These programs integrate clinical care, training in life skills and housing support to ensure symptoms can be managed well, along with building routines to live in the community, not isolation. One benefit of psychiatric rehabilitation is the greater attention on essential life skills. In Maryland programs, participants work with trained staff to develop day-to-day skills, including managing medication, maintaining personal hygiene, traveling via public transport, budget accordingly, and plan meals. In a quiet and structured environment this set of skills are taught with more effort ultimately paving the path for doing more for one’s own self.  Supported living adds another vital element. A supported living service helps people w...