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The Clearinghouse also has numerous outside resources available on topics related to mental health. From websites and guides to help consumers navigate the mental health system, to the latest research on consumer-driven services and systems transformation, our library can help you find the information you need.

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Entries in Community Based Services (6)

Wednesday
Sep122012

PowerPoint: SAMHSA's Olmstead Initiative

Wednesday
Sep122012

What Are the Arguments for Community-Based Mental Health Care?

World Health Organization (WHO) report. 2003.

http://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/74710/E82976.pdf

Tuesday
Jul242012

Successful Strategies for Recruiting, Training and Utilizing Volunteers

A Guide for Faith- and Community-Based Service Providers from the SAMHSA Faith-Based and Community Initiative.

http://www.samhsa.gov/fbci/Volunteer_handbook.pdf

Thursday
Apr192012

Emotional CPR

Emotional CPR (eCPR) is an educational program designed to teach anyone how to help someone through a psychiatric crisis. Includes training for law enforcement.

http://ncmhr.org/emotional-cpr.htm

Thursday
Apr192012

SAMHSA-HRSA Center for Integrated Health Solutions

"CIHS promotes the development of integrated primary and behavioral health services to better address the needs of individuals with mental health and substance use conditions, whether seen in specialty behavioral health or primary care provider settings."

http://www.integration.samhsa.gov/

Thursday
Apr192012

The National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare

The National Council is "committed to providing comprehensive, quality care that affords every opportunity for recovery and inclusion in all aspects of community life. The National Council advocates for public policies in mental and behavioral health that ensure that people who are ill can access comprehensive health care services. And we offer state-of-the-science education and practice improvement resources so that services are efficient and effective."

Includes latest news, policy information and other resources.

http://www.thenationalcouncil.org/