title: The development of a work-oriented day center program.
abstract: A community-based day center for former psychiatric patients developed a new work-oriented pilot program for members who want to change and become more self-directed and independent in their living situations. After a year the pilot program was evaluated. On the basis of the evaluation recommendations, the program became a permanent and expanded part of the center's activities. The expansion included a strong occupational therapy component and a Transitional Employment Program.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002140:California; D004651:Employment; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational / Q000458:organization & administration*