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Social Policy and the Rural Chronically Mentally Ill: Human Service Implications.

Mermelstein, Joanne; Sundet, Paul A. – Human Services in the Rural Environment, 1989

Explores impact of national policies affecting income maintenance, health, transportation, education, employment, and housing of chronically mentally ill people in rural areas. Suggests policies rendered deinstitutionalization and rural community placement difficult. Reveals interlocking policy environment that warrants widening of mental health…

Descriptors: Change Strategies, Community Programs, Community Services, Deinstitutionalization (of Disabled)

Community Support Programs in Rural Areas: Developing Programs without Walls.

Sullivan, William Patrick – Human Services in the Rural Environment, 1989

Describes "program without walls" for developing community services in rural areas. Emphasizes importance of creative collaboration and redesign of traditional support programs to offer comprehensive community services tailored to needs of rural families and individuals. Suggests practical applications of "without walls" model. (Author/TES)

Descriptors: Change Strategies, Community Cooperation, Community Coordination, Community Programs