The article discusses the PACT program, developed in collaboration with NAMI at the University of Wisconsin, that offers essential care to mentally ill patients. Nancy Abraham reflects on her challenges as a parent navigating her son's schizophrenia. Her advocacy led to the creation of a robust mental health framework in Dane County. While PACT significantly improved their lives, restrictions on qualifying patients limited access. The article emphasizes the need for comprehensive community support in mental health treatment, highlighting the balance between home care stability and its constraints.
My intention in writing these posts is to share the experiences that I went through with my son, starting with the first manifestation of his illness and our journey through numerous subsequent episodes.
Caring for patients at home may keep some safe and stable but is very confining.
Nancy Abraham described a time when mental health services provided a true safety net for the mentally ill, which significantly impacted her son's life.
Both their lives turned around once Dane County created a program where her son could receive comprehensive services through the PACT program.
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