Randomized Controlled Trial of Self-Directed Care for Adults with Psychiatric Disabilities

Study Overview 

This randomized controlled trial study of mental health self-directed care (SDC) was conducted in Florida. SDC is a self-directed model of service delivery in which participants manage a personal budget from which they purchase goods and services, including specific types of mental health care, social supports, and items that allow them to recover their health and emotional wellness and live independently. Investigators are studying the impact of SDC on recovery, mental health, and health outcomes.

Study Partners

Lutheran Services Florida
Lutheran Service Florida is a managing entity responsible for the care management of enrollees in the Jacksonville catchment area. They will host a SDC study site in Jacksonville.
Florida Department of Children and Families
The Florida Department of Children and Families works in partnership with local communities to protect vulnerable individuals, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.   
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