Problems in Community Organization for Mental Health
Abstract
A number of issues must be resolved before a mental health agency undertakes a community organization program. They include the priorities for and scope of services, staff training and supervision, te need for skilled management and administrative flexibility, and interagency communication and cooperation. Perhaps the most difficult issue is the degree of community involvement in program planning, policy-making, and operation; the authors outline nine levels of involvement ranging from passive awareness to complete program control.
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