A client who was deinstitutionalized during the 1960s experienced difficulties living in the community. Which of the following best describes why this difficulty existed?
a. Insufficient community mental health ser-vices
b. Difficulties connecting with community resources
c. Lack of affordable housing
d. Increased cost of care
ANS: A
Insufficient community mental health services were available in the community. Families were not prepared for treatment responsibilities. There were no education and support programs for families. Staff in nursing homes lacked skills to treat people with mental disorders, and clients had little or no supervision in independent settings. There were not enough resources in the community, so the primary problem was the lack of resources not connecting with them. The lack of affordable housing or increased costs of care were not reasons this population had difficulties living in the community.
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