Connecticut Outreach

This program provides residential support services to adults with severe and prolonged mental illness who have previously lived in state hospitals or other institutional settings. Each client is set up in his or her own apartment. Staff spend on average 65% of their time directly with clients. The support services provided include medication management and monitoring, budgeting and cooking skills, socialization, assistance with employment and educational opportunities, both mental health and substance abuse recovery services, and assistance with personal care.