Transitional living facilities play a key role in mental health care as a bridge from intensive treatment programs to fully independent living in the community. Often, those who experience mental health challenges may not be ready to integrate themselves back into the stream of independent life. They require a number of supports to be fully prepared for that step. Read on to learn more about transitional living programs and what they offer.
Who Can Benefit From Transitional Living?
If any of the following describes your situation, then you may benefit from such a program:
- Have a mental health condition that would benefit from longer-term care before returning home
- Recovering from more than one mental health condition at the same time
- Lack stable housing in the community that can offer ongoing support
- Not yet able to fully care for yourself
- Require professional treatment but don’t need full residential care
What Does A Transitional Living Program Offer?
Successful transitional living programs for mental health incorporate a variety of components to support and empower their residents and help them develop resilience.
A Structured Living Environment
Housing is provided with 24/7 supported living arrangements. Activities are scheduled and residents share in household responsibilities such as chores. These routines help residents by providing stability and a sense of engagement to the home and with their peers.
Continuity of Care
The longer an individual remains in treatment, the likelier it is they will achieve success in recovery. To maintain progress with their mental health, ongoing therapy, treatment, and medication management are provided to residents by staff. Having this “safety net” can be an important element of comfort for residents.
Accountability and Structure
With daily routines, group sessions, curfews, and assigned responsibilities, residents develop self-discipline and personal growth.
Medication Management
To ensure continuity in taking medications regularly and with the right dose, staff provide supervision and support.
Peer Support
Living in a community with others in similar situations and with similar goals, cultivates a supportive environment and provides opportunities for shared experiences, camaraderie, and mutual understanding.
Crisis Management
Staff are available on-site to provide support in times of crisis or if necessary to go to a clinic or hospital.
Skill Development
Residents prepare themselves for independent living by participating in life skills training, including shopping, cooking, and household tasks. In addition, coaching on social skills improvement helps prepare residents with enhanced communication skills.
Wellness Programs
With a focus on healthy nutrition, physical health, spiritual growth, and overall well-being, residents can strengthen their foundation and return to health.
Flexible Support Services
With more intensive support provided initially, services adapt to individual residents’ needs and progress.
Job Training and Employment Assistance
Vocational counseling and support help residents prepare for employment.
Housing Support
A key component of successful transitions is assistance in finding and maintaining stable housing.
Gradual Reintegration
Residents can rebuild their lives step-by-step at their own pace which reduces stress and the risk of setbacks in their mental health.
Aftercare Services
To help ensure successful transitions to independent living, continued support and resources after leaving the program is a main component to ensure success.
A Positive Future
With these elements in place, transitional living programs can create a comprehensive support system that meets the complex needs of individuals with mental health conditions. With this foundation, opportunities for long-term recovery and successful integration into the community are reinforced.
Improving Mental Health in Utah
Treatment and transitional living is available in Utah. Are you or a loved one looking for a compassionate space to heal from trauma or PTSD, other mental health conditions, or addictions? Our licensed trauma-informed professional therapists and counselors at Corner Canyon Health Centers can provide compassionate help using a range of therapeutic and holistic techniques.
Reach out to our Admissions team now at Corner Canyon. We’re in a peaceful setting bordered by the beautiful Wasatch Mountains.
