| Abstract: | Presents information in support of continued federal funding of community mental health centers. Emphasis is placed on the program features of consultation, education and research, evaluation, and the direct treatment services of a center's program. The necessity of support for preventive efforts, the use of indigenous manpower, and training in special problem areas (alcoholism and narcotic addiction) is also stressed. It is felt that effective functioning of community mental health centers requires a continuing pattern of federal support, especially for those activities which are not inherently self-supporting. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
