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Download full textAndrade, Sally J., Ed. – 1983
The primary objectives of this resource book are to increase family life educators' knowledge and understanding of Latinos and to encourage advocacy by Latinos for appropriate family life programs in their communities. English and Spanish versions of the same text are included. There are six chapters. Chapter 1 outlines the book's objectives and…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Demography, Ethnic Groups, Family Life
Benswanger, Ellen G.; And Others – 1980
This paper describes an ongoing effort by an interdisciplinary team from a large urban university to extend and improve the mental health services in a 23-county rural area. The model is presented as the collaboration of professionals from different geographic and working environments with different professional expectations and goals. Aspects of…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Consultation Programs, Delivery Systems, Demography
Peer reviewedJarjoura, David; And Others – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1993
A synthetic method of estimating relative annual prevalence of severely mentally disabled (SMD) adults across Ohio's mental health board areas was evaluated. Indirect evidence of accuracy for the method, which relies on local catchment area data and local census data, is provided by comparison with actual SMD adult counts in federal programs. (SLD)
Descriptors: Adults, Census Figures, Demography, Equations (Mathematics)
Lising, Mimi – 1998
In keeping with its priority to reduce the disproportionate burden of heart, lung, and blood diseases in minority populations, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute has established an outreach project called Building Healthy Hearts for American Indians and Alaska Natives. This background report provides an overview of the cardiovascular…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, American Indian Education, American Indians, At Risk Persons
Isaacs, Mareasa R.; Benjamin, Marva P. – 1991
This monograph was developed to assist states and communities in planning, designing, and implementing culturally competent systems of care for children with serious emotional disturbances. It highlights the culturally competent aspects of 11 programs serving people of color. Each program targets at least one of the four major ethnic minority…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Community Programs, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences
Attneave, Carolyn L.; Beiser, Morton – 1975
The third volume in a 10-volume report on the historical development (1966-1973) of the 8 administrative Area Offices of the Indian Health Service (IHS) Mental Health Programs, this report presents information on the Alaska Area Office. Included in this document are: (1) The Context (geography and demography of Alaska, IHS and regional…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Agency Role, Alaska Natives, American Indians
Attneave, Carolyn L.; Beiser, Morton – 1975
The seventh volume in a 10-volume report on the historical development (1966-1973) of the 8 administrative Area Offices of the Indian Health Service (IHS) Mental Health Programs, this report presents information on the Oklahoma City Area Office. Included in this document are: (1) General Description: Geography and Demography (population;…
Descriptors: Activities, Advisory Committees, American Indian Reservations, American Indians
Attneave, Carolyn L.; Beiser, Morton – 1975
The fifth volume in a 10-volume report on the historical development (1966-1973) of the 8 administrative Area Offices of the Indian Health Service (IHS) Mental Health Programs, this report presents information on the Billings Area Office. Included in this document are: (1) General Description (geography, demography, and transportation facilities…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Alcoholism, American Indian Reservations, American Indians
Nelson, C. Michael; Pearson, Cheryll A. – 1991
This book is intended to provide an information base for policy and program planners developing collaborative interagency programs for children and youth with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD). Its focus is on the multiagency planning and services required by such children and their families. Guidelines for program development are presented…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Behavior Disorders, Child Advocacy, Court Litigation
Frederick, Calvin J., Comp.; And Others – 1974
Designed to help alleviate some of the health problems among American Indians and Eskimos, this booklet covers suicide, homicide, and alcoholism. It can be used to provide: (1) "how-to" guidelines which describe ways for recognizing, handling, and preventing possible suicides among American Indians; and (2) survey data and literature for…
Descriptors: Aggression, Alcoholism, American Indians, Antisocial Behavior
