Resident Information

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Treatment Outcomes

Since May of 2007, 71 residents have entered and received treatment at Second Spring.

The following charts and graphs are designed to overview the outcomes of our residents’ Recovery Plans.

Occupancy Rates are based on the average number of residents residing in the program per month, per year.  All years are based on a 12-month calendar year, with the exception of 2007, which is based on eight months due to the program inception date of May 2007.

AO = Average Occupancy (# of residents)
OP = Occupancy Percent

Total Residents = 71, through May 1, 2011
Number by Gender:
Female  - 25
Male - 45
Percentage by Gender:
Female – 35%
Male – 65%

Age Distribution of Residents

* The youngest resident was 19, the oldest resident was 72.

Discharge Data:

Since the opening of Second Spring in May of 2007, 60 individuals have been discharged from the program and have transitioned into a variety of living situations in the community.  The types of living situations into which our residents have moved include: 

Independent Living: An apartment in the community with supportive mental health services.

Supervised Living:  A supported group living residence with supportive mental health services.  Examples of programs include: Hill House, Next Door, Safe Haven, Segue, Home Care, Kirby House, Single Steps.

Family Living:  A return to a family living situation.

A small percentage of individuals have returned to Vermont State Hospital (VSH) during their stay at Second Spring. Some have then returned to Second Spring and then moved on to the community.

Clients Served by a Department of Mental Health Designated Agency:

There are 10 designated mental health agencies in the state of Vermont.  Second Spring collaborates with these agencies to develop and coordinate treatment, housing, and other services to ensure a successful transition back to the community. This chart reflects the percentage of clients served, upon discharge, by designated mental health agency.

ONH status:

Percentage of residents entering program with an ONH – 79%
Percentage of residents entering program without an ONH – 21%

Residents entering the program with an ONH – 56
Residents entering the program without an ONH – 15

Mental Health Diagnosis:  Percent of residents by diagnosis and subtypes.

• Schizophrenia Disorder – 58%
• Paranoid Type – 66%
• Disorganized Type – 5%
• Catatonic Type – 5%
• Undifferentiated Type – 3%
• Schizoaffective Disorder – 29%
• Bipolar Type – 31%
• Depressive Type – 5%
• Personality Disorders – 11%
• Borderline Personality Disorder – 6%
• Antisocial Personality Disorder – 3%
• Personality Disorder NOS – 1%
• Major Depression – 3%
• Depressive Disorder – 2%
• PTSD – 8%
• Psychotic Disorder – 3%
• TBI – 3%
• OCD – 1%
• Bulimia – 1%
• Anorexia Nervosa – 1%
• Alcohol Abuse – 26%
• Canabis Abuse – 8%
• Polysubstance Abuse – 8%
• Schizophrenia with Alcohol Abuse – 16%
• Schizoaffective Disorder with Alcohol Abuse – 42%
• Schizophrenia Disorder with Cannabis Abuse – 8%
• Schizoaffective Disorder with Cannabis Abuse – 5%
• Schizophrenia Disorder with Poly-substance Abuse – 3%
• Schizoaffective Disorder with Poly-substance Abuse – 16%

Primary Diagnosis: