Multi-Site 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) is being conducted in the states of Florida and Texas. 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.   
Beacon Health Options
Beacon Health Options (formerly known as ValueOptions) is a managing entity responsible for the care management of enrollees in the Dallas/Ft. Worth catchment area. They will host a SDC study site in Dallas.
Texas Department of State Health Services
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has as its mission to improve community health and promote recovery from mental illness across Texas.  
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