Programs That Work
The American Prospect – June 23, 2008
Summary: According to The American Prospect, at least 200,000 Americans with mental illness are homeless, and another 200,000 are in the criminal justice system. Those who aren’t homeless or institutionalized are often confined to their homes and isolated from society. But Clubhouses, as well as other recovery-oriented, community-based options like Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) programs, offer real promise for individuals with mental illness, while at the same time saving millions of dollars for state and local governments.
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