title: Deinstitutionalization and vocational rehabilitation for mental health consumers in Nova Scotia since the 1950s.
abstract: In this paper we explore the broader policy determinants of the de-hospitalization of mental patients in Nova Scotia between the 1950s and 1980s and trace the background to the development of occupational rehabilitation programs in the community. For employment programs, the government chose to rely on non-profit NGOs as the suppliers of services. As a case study of such an organization, we examine the evolution of LakeCity Employment Services Association as a resource for people living with mental disabilities.
authors.forename: Judith
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fingard
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rutherford
mesh_terms: D003688:Deinstitutionalization / Q000191:economics / Q000266:history / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D004651:Employment / Q000191:economics / Q000266:history / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000523:psychology; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006778:Hospitals, Psychiatric / Q000191:economics / Q000266:history / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000191:economics / Q000266:history / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D009674:Nova Scotia / Q000208:ethnology; D009939:Organizations, Nonprofit / Q000191:economics / Q000266:history / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D010361:Patients / Q000266:history / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000523:psychology; D055818:Public-Private Sector Partnerships / Q000191:economics / Q000266:history / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational / Q000191:economics / Q000266:history / Q000523:psychology