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Posted by uncouth on February 14, 2012, at 13:08:38
So I was wondering if anyone has investigated or knows of any depression treatment HOUSES...like, not actual treatment centers or hospitals or rehabs, of which there are plenty, but more along the lines of sober living houses...the places people go AFTER rehab or treatment to further there recovery...so called "aftercare". When I was in rehab I thought it would be great to focus on a depression or bipolar disorder specific recovery house, because for most people with affective disorders, a sober living envirroronment isn't really appropriate, but the same sort of environment would be really useful if it was focused on depression. I was thinking about this from a business standpoint as someone with bipolar disorder I would have really liked to have this available to me at various points in my life....3-6 month stay somewhere with 5-10 other people who are also recovering from depression...doing group therapy, having people around to talk to all the time and not stay isolated, talk about medication issues, do group activities, etc.
Anyway if my other career option doesn't' work out i'm thinking of opening one in San Francisco. Would there be any interest from people on the PB board???
Posted by Phillipa on February 14, 2012, at 19:59:04
In reply to Depression treatment houses?, posted by uncouth on February 14, 2012, at 13:08:38
Uncouth a great idea seriously. I'm not on that side of the states though. Just wanted you to know it's a great idea. Phillipa
Posted by JohnLA on February 14, 2012, at 20:09:38
In reply to Depression treatment houses?, posted by uncouth on February 14, 2012, at 13:08:38
i have.
i really like your idea...
i have tried to find exactly what you are describing. in my experience, the only half-way homes, community homes, etc, seem to be for recovery of substance abuse. i should say the ones covered by insurance. (and i have excellent insurance.) also, maybe other states have what we are looking for?
there are some very expensive and i mean extremely expensive private facilities, and even those cater more towards drug recovery than depression. (like $30k a month; that includes yoga, massage, life coaches, etc.). do a quick google search and you'll find these.
ironically you and i are looking for the 'old' model of depression recovery. today, if you go in-patient it is most likely for acute care. then, after a period of time, you usually are released to an out-patient/partial hospitalization program. back in the day i believe there were places/homes to allow a depressed person to slowly interact back into daily life. and, it was not a lock-down deal. that doesn't seem to be the case today. at least in california.
i totally agree with you that there should be some 'in-between' type of care between in-patient and out-patient.
as i mentioned, i have really good insurance. i specifically called the mental health services of my carrier asking for this type of scenario. all they could suggest was drug recovery facilities. they had no type of facility that you are talking about. all they could suggest was lock-down in-patient or day programs. i have tried both. neither were the right environment.
so, uncouth i am with you in this search. my feeling is this will be part of future mental health care once again. as mental health gets more 'respect' i'm hoping new approaches/treatments will become available.
you open one up in SF and mogger and i will open one up down on the beach here in LA. ;)
Posted by uncouth on February 14, 2012, at 20:52:26
In reply to great idea!, posted by JohnLA on February 14, 2012, at 20:09:38
awesome thanks for the encouraging post! yes, i think there is dire need for non substance houses...if there is enough demand and if i can round up 5-10 starting patients i can easily get financing from family to start up.
Posted by JohnLA on February 15, 2012, at 0:31:49
In reply to Re: great idea!, posted by uncouth on February 14, 2012, at 20:52:26
uncouth;
you have a very generous spirit.
i'd be willing to make the drive up north to participate.
let me know if you want my contact info.
also, have you researched any models/examples of what you are looking to do? criteria for participation? and all that jazz?
you might want to look-up 'soteria project.' this was for severely mentally ill patients. not sure if you want to go that route.
regardless, i think you could be on to something very much needed.
john
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