The Division of Recovery Services at the Center has been in existence since 1984. Guided by the non-negotiable values of personhood, choice, self determination, and respect, people who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness are invited to collaborate with staff, many of whom self-identify as recipients of mental health services, to begin the process of recovery and healing from the many consequences of a psychiatric disability. Services are delivered using education as a framework as it immediately gives people a valued role that of a student, rather than a patient, consumer, client, or a diagnosis. The outcome of Recovery is a given here. It is not debatable or an outside possibility. We are not a traditional clinical environment, but we maintain the highest ethical standards. We share power with our student, have high expectations and learn with our students as we support their quest to be full citizens as healthy adults.
The Recovery Education Program is an adult education program that offers students the opportunity to choose a range of wellness courses that support their treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery efforts. The program is designed to strengthen and broaden the student’ knowledge of the physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual practices that will enhance their readiness for personal change and role recovery.
  An intensive year long computer training program for persons who wish to pursue an office career in computers. Qualified students attend class 4 full days a week for one semester while learning typing, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and some website design. Students also participate in recovery Seminars and wellness courses as part of their vocational recovery.
The Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University offers persons who have had serious psychiatric experiences the opportunity to participate in several different programs designed to support and enhance their personal journey of recovery. These programs vary in length, cost, and commitment, and all have a research component.
One-to-one services are offered to people who prefer individual attention to their recovery and rehabilitation needs. Work, school, and wellness issues are addressed in a collaborative partnership with a recovery advisor. Interested applicants will be referred to a recovery advisor based upon availability and expertise. Fees are assessed at rate of $75 per hour.
Financial Assistance
All programs will analyze financial resources with each applicant during the interview process to determine possible sources of funding to pay for the services. Scholarships and sliding scale fees are available.
Collaborators
The Services Division at the Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation collaborates with the following organizations:
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