Ep. 65 - The Gap Between the Hospital and Home: Help in the Home

When a loved one comes out of the hospital or a residential program, families are often left with a hard question: they can't live at home yet, but they don't need inpatient care either. So where do they go?In this episode of From Mayhem to Mindset, Dr. Laura Ellick talks with Rietta Michael, M.A., and Stacey Derrick, EMBA, co-founders of Help in the Home LLC and Help in the Home Clinical Services, which provide in-home and community-based mental health support for adults with complex mental health needs across the D.C. metro area. Dr. Laura has visited their program in person and shares what she saw.In this conversation:

The gap between hospital care, residential treatment, and weekly therapy, and how Help in the Home fills it through coaching and relationship-building rather than therapy

Who they serve, from young adults struggling to launch, to professionals who need help getting out the door in the morning, to older adults adjusting after a fall

Their supported living community in Rockville, Maryland, where clients hold their own leases and staff provide 24/7 support: "neighbors helping neighbors"

How this differs from Medicaid-funded psychiatric residential rehab, and how they act as a buffer and advocate so people don't fall through the cracks

How the two met, and how a budget cut in 2008 led them to start their own company

Running a mission-driven business responsibly, including keeping every employee through 2020, and why staff support matters in this field

How their morning gratitude calls shape how they work

For families ready to reach out, Help in the Home offers a free 30-minute phone consultation. By the end of the call, they'll know if they can help, and if not, they'll point you toward other resources.Please remember that this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice or therapy.

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