About
Who We Are
At Boston University’s Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, our work is guided by the most basic of rehabilitation values: that first and foremost, persons with mental health conditions have the same goals and dreams as any other person. Founded by Dr. William Anthony in 1979, our mission has been to assist individuals with mental health conditions to live, learn, work, and socialize in communities of their choice.
This value is reflected in all the work we do: we conduct ground-breaking research studies; we deliver innovative recovery services to college students, adults, and families; and we provide cutting-edge training and technical assistance to mental health programs, nationally and internationally, to deliver recovery-oriented services.
The Center is overseen by Dr. Dori Hutchinson, Executive Director. Our structure is organized into multiple divisions:
- Research
- TDTA (Training, Dissemination, and Technical Assistance)
- Services (Including College Mental Health and Recovery Education Programs)
- Operations and Administration
Psychiatric rehabilitation aims to assist people with serious mental health conditions to live full lives in their communities. It is important to note that the Center does not provide diagnosis, medications, or clinical therapy services. Instead, we aim to provide comprehensive services and programs that teach people critical skills and assist them in gathering essential supports that promote thriving and success in their valued roles as students, adults, parents, workers, and citizens.