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Abstract
An aftercare program base? on the model of human occupation was developed for young chronic psychiatrically disabled adults. This 12-week program involved a series of 36 small-group sessions with structured obiectives and activities. An experihenial study and a program evaluation were implemented to examine the program's effectiveness. While no statistically signifi- cant differenieslbetween the experimental and control groups were found, trends in the data and program evaluation information suggest that the program did have a positive effect on recidivism and on quality of everyday life. Strengths and weaknesses of the program and recommendations for further program development and efficacy research are noted.