Coast Philosophy

Psychosocial Rehabilitation

Coast’s services are practical community mental health services. Clients and staff work together to develop an individual plan with specific goals of recovery. The rehabilitation and recovery process reinforces hope, optimism, and a genuine belief that clients can take responsibility for their own growth and recovery from mental illness.  This philosophy is called Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR). 

The foundations of PSR are:

• The full human potential of each client is emphasized
• Care is approached on an individual basis rather than on “the diagnosis”

The focus is on offering methods to function in daily life rather than on "alleviating symptoms"

• Quick intervention techniques are used when warning signs of a relapse or crisis are observed
• Education and involvement of family members are used in support of clients
• Clients are encouraged to gain skills that will create greater independence
• Moving toward gainful employment or other meaningful activity is a theme of the rehabilitation process
• Emphasis on skill building, social support and the expectation of recovery.