The adult program is for individuals ages 18-70.  We work with chronic people who have had a long history of mental illness, have been hospitalized and are in need of assistance or who are unable to live independently.

In order to be considered for our program you must be on Medicaid and exhibit emotional, cognitive or behavioral functioning which is so impaired that it may interfere with role, educational, occupational or social functioning.

Duration for Adults
Must meet one of the following:
    *Two hospitalizations in last 12 months
    *Psychiatric hospitalizations of six months total in last 5 
      years
    *Six months residential care outside a hospital
    *Previous documented history of mental illness of at
      least six months duration
    *Previous psychiatric evaluation documenting history of
      treatment of at least six months duration

Referrals are Often From
     *Psychiatrists and family doctors
    *Hospitals and mental health facilities
    *Group homes and shelters
    *School counselors
    *Family members and friends or other concerned 
      stakeholders
    
To refer someone to Spectrum Rehab Services, please call (225) 665-7878 or (866) 665-7878 and a staff person will be happy to assist you.