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1School of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, Creighton University, Department of Occupational Therapy, Omaha, NE.
Abstract:
This article describes the services and programs of a community mental health center in Frederick, Maryland. Way Station was founded in 1978 by a small group of individuals who were committed to helping individuals with mental illness. Way Station follows the Club House philosophy which is based on treating the clients with mutual respect, understanding and accountability. Both the staff and clients work together in pursuit of rehabilitation goals in a very warm and accepting environment. In order to learn more about this exceptional mental health community, fifty staff members and clients were interviewed. Their thoughts and feelings are discussed in this article.
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