Question 1

to function. are there group homes for people?

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Yes: Group homes exist for a number of different reasons. They provide a safe structured environment where skilled staff can provide care, training and support for others with special needs arising from physical or mental disorders.  Examples would be patients suffering from schizophrenia, head trauma and mental retardation.

Question 2

are there group homes for people with retardation?

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Yes: It all depends on the degree of illness.

Question 3

do group homes exist in mental health to make sure that the people get their education?

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Yes: Transitional living facilities still exist but have become harder to find.  Some were excellent programs that included supervised living, therapy and rehab services.

Question 4

what are adult group homes?

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Safe homes: Places where skilled staff offer assistance, care, training and supervision to people who have special needs due to physical, mental health/ behavior disorders usually of a chronic nature.

Question 5

info on group homes for mental illness?

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See below: If you're working with  a social worker, you can ask your provider for the information in your state. Here's the websites that can be used as resources. Contact them
http://nami.Org/
http://www.Nmha.Org/
good luck!

Question 6

need expert help here. what are adult group homes like?

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Wide variety: There is wide variety in adult group homes.  Different ones may cater to different types of problems, such as substance abuse, intellectual disabilities, autism, mental illness, etc.  You would need to visit anyplace you're considering to get a feel for the environment, the staff, and types of services offered. Social services in your community can often match patient need to appropriate placement.

Question 7

is there a site that lists reports of abuse and neglect against group homes?

Accepted Answer

Check your state: Many states do have such a site. Check with your states disability office.

Question 8

are there group homes for severely depressed?

Accepted Answer

Not aware of any: Severely patients are usually treated in an inpatient psychiatric facility in order to provide a safe structured environment where medications can be closely supervised and the suicide risk properly addressed.

Question 9

are there group homes for mci retired people?

Accepted Answer

Not specifically: However many who live in assisted living have cognitive deficits. It can be helpful to look at places that have multiple levels of care as many who have mci will develop dementia in the future.

Question 10

are there public or private group homes for the mentally ill?

Accepted Answer

Both: Both public and private facitities are available. The needs of the patient need to be assessed by a professional to determine what level of care is appropriate.

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