Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP)

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program

PRP services are designed to teach and restore skills necessary for recovery from mental illness and substance abuse. Our program offers group and individual services for those who have experienced multiple episodes of serious mental illness. The program incorporates psychosocial support, healthy living practices, in-home residential support, community activities, and medication management (if necessary).  

The IBH Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program focuses on:

  • Reducing emotional and behavioral problems 
  • Restoring or teaching age-appropriate skills, including:
    • Social skills
    • Skills necessary to facilitate independent living (e.g. hygiene, cleaning, and independent decision-making)
  • Promoting community resources to integrate the individual into the community

Program Structure

The PRP aims to restore the individual’s ability to live independently, socialize, and manage their life effectively. We work with participants, their families, and their care
team to develop a personalized treatment plan and set goals for the individual. We then meet regularly to track progress towards individual goals. To maximize program impact, services may be provided onsite or offsite depending upon the individual’s needs and treatment team recommendations.

Onsite (In-Person) PRP

The PRP is administered as a group program Monday – Thursday, with participants attending in-person 1-2 days per week (depending on their needs), from 10 am – 2 pm. Clients will be provided with numerous social, recreational, vocational, and educational activities where they will learn and improve skills needed for success. 

The program also incorporates a monthly outing for an activity of the group’s choosing. These outings facilitate community integration for participants, helping them build essential social and life skills. Previous outings have included trips to local fast-food restaurants, mini golf, and other recreational activities. 

Offsite PRP

Case workers may go to client’s apartments to help them with cleaning, budgeting, and other practical tasks. A typical outreach client might have their own Section 8 apartment, work a part-time job, and need some minimal support to continue functioning independently.