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Home Again
Home Again (HA) provides shared housing with supportive services for homeless individuals who have recovered from illnesses while living in a mental health hospital for extended periods. These individuals reside in rented, shared homes within the community, receiving tailored support from personal assistants for various activities such as health management,socialization, economic transactions, cooking, and gardening. This arrangement creates a shared space that resembles a familial environment.
The transition from hospital to community settings is feasible, and there has been a decrease in observed disabilities. Social distance and stigma have significantly decreased in communities. Ethnographic observations highlight the importance of a sense of family that offers social support. There has been an improvement in reintegration rates and a reduction in the average number of re-admissions and inpatient days. Altruist has facilitated the de-institutionalization of more than 30 patients since 2022. The project aims to provide a systematic lifestyle with medical care to these individuals, integrating them into the community with self-respect and dignity. This project receives financial support from Azim Premji Foundation and The Banyan.