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Family
Education
ACCESS informs families about mental conditions, the options for
treatment, and the ways to manage problems. Presentations increase
community awareness of the needs and hopes of persons with mental
illness, developmental delays, mental retardation, or substance
abuse.
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Home and Family Support
Grant funds aid eligible individuals or their families to purchase
services, support, adaptive devices, or architectural modifications
necessary to maintain functioning in their own home.
Medication
Related Services
A physician prescribes the medications a person needs to get better.
A nurse (or other qualified person) assesses the effects of medication.
Medical staff teach the skills a person needs to safely administer
and monitor their medication.
Outreach
Outreach activities link persons to community healthcare and support
services. The goal is to reach persons who might otherwise not get
care because of symptoms of a disorder, economic hardship, homelessness,
unfamiliarity with services, lack of transportation, or other barriers.
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