Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) meets in daily, supportive group settings that enable individuals to thrive in their daily lives by teaching and supporting the social skills needed for independent living and effective life management.
PSR helps individuals learn ways to overcome the impact of psychiatric symptoms, engage with their communities, and get the support they need. Our program focuses on helping individuals with serious mental illness to gain or regain the independent living, social and communication skills necessary to support themselves to remain in community settings.
What to Expect in PSR
Sometimes, struggling with a mental illness can lead to difficulty in learning new skills or a loss of interest in things that you used to do. PSR helps people with serious mental illness gain independent living and social and communication skills. Groups focus on assisting people to remain in or return to independent functioning in community settings.
Daily Groups
Groups provide an opportunity to be with people who have a common purpose and are likely to understand each other. PSR groups meet every day and use an evidence-based practice curriculum in a structured environment.
Life Skills
PSR helps restore skills and abilities necessary for independent living through:
- Development and maintenance of daily living skills
- Food planning and preparation
- Money management
- Maintenance of the living environment
- Development of problem-solving techniques
- Medication education and symptom management
- Training in the appropriate use of community services
Social Skills
PSR groups provide an opportunity for social support for individuals and their families. PSR groups work to restore social skills for independent living and life management.
Work Readiness
Services can include work readiness assessments, job skills and support for clients seeking employment.
Is PSR Right For You?
PSR may be beneficial for you if you are:
- A current Apalachee Center client
- Experiencing chronic and severe psychiatric conditions
- In need of assistance restoring skills for independent living
- Experiencing mental health or co-occurring symptoms and need ongoing assistance
- Lacking a supportive environment and resources needed to reach your recovery goals
