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BY THE NUMBERS “The program helped me feel like I mattered.” Post Discharge Transition The Post Discharge Transition program provides individuals with mental illness who are transitioning from the hospital with an alternative level of supported housing when they have not been able to meet the criteria for living in other supported housing. The program aims to transition clients within six months to a suitable housing accommodation within the community while assisting them to gain the highest possible level of independent living skills. This offers individuals a period of stabilization of their symptoms and illness in a community integrated setting, which prevents their re-hospitalization. Referrals from staff and through partnership with Alberta Health Services (access to nurse and psychiatrist), helps ensure clients are provided seamless access from hospital through to stable community living. ROBERTS HOUSE HAMILTON HOUSE 26 31 individuals received services from the Program individuals received services from the Program 5,692 staff hours were spent supporting and 4,693 staff hours were spent supporting and assisting clients assisting clients 76.5% 78% of clients have transitioned from the program to placement in a suitable housing situation in community Name Of Group Number Of Sessions of clients have transitioned from the program to placement in a suitable housing situation