I have major depressive disorder.
Why is it that my brother who abuses drugs has a place to go for weeks at a time to learn how to function and cope with his "illness"?

Is there such a place for depressed people?
I know psych wards are basically a 72 hour sham, and really don't help people in my situation much.
"mental homes" don't exist anymore for the most part. My aunt is schitzophrenic and there was nowhere for her to go to be taken care of (she needed more care than the family could offer -she's 45 years old and has suffered for over 20 years) - so her daughter pays for her to live in a nursing home.

I live in ILLINOIS and i've heard we have some pretty terrible mental health support in comparison to other states.

Is what I'm describing like an outpatient program maybe? I just feel like a month long escape to a place to work on ME and my issues and to really focus on treatment and getting counseling one on one daily and group sessions -- it sounds like maybe it would be comforting and helpful....

just rambling really. ranting actually.
REHAB for drug addiction is a lot more 'acceptable' in society than a stint in a psych ward. Ya know?

please correct me, inform me, inspire me, enlighten me on this subject please.