Jerome Has Been in a Mental Hospital and Was Just

question 450

Multiple Choice

Jerome has been in a mental hospital and was just released. He will live at a community-based facility that will help him make the transition from the mental institution to independent living. Jerome will be residing for a short time

• A)in a partial hospitalization unit.
• B)in a large group awareness program.
• C)at a community mental health center.
• D)at a halfway house.

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