Moving Forward After Court Ordered Treatment and Supportive Housing

After a run in with the law, “C” was ordered to seek mental health treatment. This was not unexpected as “C” has had a history of problems arising from drinking and self medicating with drugs. Anxiety and depression have always been debilitating issues for “C” which seemed to spiral out of control after any major emotional incidents such as a break up, a new job, or even a big move.

As “C” grew older into an adulthood, decision-making became harder and harder as his thinking became more disjointed and fuzzy. When confronted with a serious accident , he was unable to think clearly to make reasonable decisions. Eventually, this indecision led to an altercation with the law. Eventually, he was ordered to seek treatment and find a supportive housing that will provide him with 24/7 supervision.

Being at a house with around the clock support to help him make decisions and help him organize his day-to-day life, it was easy to adhere to the mandates imposed on him. Other tenants at the group supportive home was helpful in reinforcing his commitment to sobriety and reaching his mental health goals.

Weekend outings to equine experiential therapy and outdoor activities to nearby beaches and mountains with other residents allowed for continuous self awareness and healing. After six months, “C” was able well enough to be discharged from treatment and move back home to pursue his new career passion which he, coincidentally discovered while living at the psychiatric supportive house.

Why Living at a Supportive Housing While Working at Start-up Job Was Right for Me

“B” works for a busy internet start-up . The pressure to maintain the growth level and be hyper competitive is pervasive throughout not only the culture at work but bleeds into everyone’s lifestyle. Pulling 70 to 80 hours per week was normal. It is common for drug and alcohol use after hours to blow off steam with colleagues. “B” has outgrown living in this fast lane with a wife and kids at home; he needed to slow down. As a father and husband, he is expected to help out at home.

To make a commitment to being sober and to manage depression and anxiety, “B” decided to move into mental health home for adults or a psychiatric supportive house. There, a support staff was available 24x7 to help him work through any walls he might hit. The professionals at the house ensures he takes his medication on a timely basis and schedules regular outings for exercise and fun.

The most helpful aspect of the house for “B” is that there are others like him in the same groups working through similar issues. They work together to help each other to get through rough patches and hold each other accountable.

While more time at the psychiatric supportive housing would have helped, “B” was needed at home and decided to leave after one month. With the skills he acquired and the network of support he can still tap into virtually from anywhere, he felt secure that he will be able to work toward healthier life.

Where Do You Live When You Suffer a Sudden psychosis?

“A” is a mother of two working at a stressful job. Her job was getting more stressful by the day. At home, she felt helpless and dependent on her controlling husband . She decided she could no longer absorb anything that was happening and felt and immediate and pressing need to find a safe place. She started driving aimlessly without preparation or direction. It felt like a nervous breakdown. She was not able to think and make decisions.

She moved into a group home for adults with mental illness, a psychiatric supportive housing shortly after the breakdown. Her goals were to become more independent and to work on her clinically severe depression that seemed to be progressively getting worse in her work and home environments. While at the house, she was able to see her psychiatrist, family therapist, and individual therapists during the day as well as attend her group therapies.

The staff at the mental health home, psychiatric supportive house made sure she was attending her treatments, and even accompanied her while she enjoyed her favorite shows on TV during evenings. The chef made healthy dinners each night and some days, held demonstrations on how to make nutritious snacks and meals.

Over a course of 3 months, “A” was able to regain her sense of independence, and with adherence to medication prescribed to her, she was able to manage her depressive symptoms. Today, “A” is living independently and spends time her enjoying reading and helping her kids navigate demands of teen years. The supportive house allowed her to reset her mental course toward a positive and healthy path.