Advancement of a Recovery Based Practice
People can recover from even the most serious and enduring emotional and cognitive challenges. Since the 1950s, Psychiatric Rehabilitation has advanced efforts to use effective and lower cost alternatives to long-term institutionalization. Psychiatric rehabilitation promotes a culture of personally-defined, meaningful recovery.
Psychiatric rehabilitation is a combination of services incorporating social, educational, occupational, behavioral and cognitive supports to promote a personally-defined recovery and the highest level of independence. It is the principle behind numerous evidenced-based practices, such as club house rehabilitation services and supported employment services, and holds many values and practices in common with peer support. In the continuum of care, rehabilitation philosophy focuses on advocacy, meaning-making, and recovery.
Together We Are a Collaborative for Good
We are comprised of families, service providers, funders, trainers, educators, researchers, and people living with the aftermath of trauma and other types of extreme experiences that create emotional and cognitive distress. We invite you to join our cause.
What Our Members Say
“Pat Nemec’s training on ethics was incredibly helpful to me in thinking through challenging dilemmas in my work. I can’t wait to use this material in my next team meeting.”
“The Alternatives to Suicide Training with Caroline and Martha from Wildflower Alliance very literally changed my life.”
“Pat Deegan’s training was full of the kind of compassion and deep understanding I strive to incorporate in my work. This is what our services should look like. Thank you for providing this training!”
Looking for Upcoming Events?
MassPRC offers events throughout the year specifically designed for recovery-oriented individuals and organizations looking to work together to serve persons impacted by difficult mental health experiences.