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The Soteria model: implementing an alternative to acute psychiatric hospitalization in Israel

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  • Avraham Friedlander
  • Dana Tzur Bitan
  • Pesach Lichtenberg

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BackgroundSince 2016, Soteria homes have been operating in Israel. In this report we describe the implementation of the model.MethodsData for 486 residents staying in one of three Soteria homes from 2016 through 2020 are presented. The model, and necessary modifications, are discussed.ResultsThe majority of the residents in the Soteria homes suffered from psychotic (41.3%) or bipolar disorder (20.9%) and were of a mean age of 34.5 (SD = 12.83). While operating according to the principles of Soteria, adaptations had to be made. The homes used professional staff as well as companions. Accepting a wide range of residents exposed the home to situations of violent behaviour which required adjustment in admission policy. Work with insurers limited the possible length of stay. Financial constraints expanded the home capacity to 10 residents, while limiting work shifts to 12 hours. Cultural considerations led to the establishment of single-gender homes.DiscussionSoteria homes can be a viable component of publicly-funded mental health care systems. The implementation of the Soteria model can provide important lessons for the future development of a professional and humane mental health care service – not as an alternative, but as an integral part of the system.

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  • Avraham Friedlander & Dana Tzur Bitan & Pesach Lichtenberg, 2022. "The Soteria model: implementing an alternative to acute psychiatric hospitalization in Israel," Psychosis, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 14(2), pages 99-108, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rpsyxx:v:14:y:2022:i:2:p:99-108
    DOI: 10.1080/17522439.2022.2057578
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