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The "active ingredients" of assertive outreach
New Directions for Mental Health Services
|January 1, 1991
Summary
This chapter outlines twelve guiding principles for an inner-city assertive outreach program. This program supports high-risk clients to prevent hospitalization and homelessness.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Social Work
Background:
- Inner-city populations face significant risks of hospitalization and homelessness.
- Assertive outreach programs are crucial for addressing the needs of vulnerable individuals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss twelve core principles guiding the development of a large-scale assertive outreach program.
- To provide a framework for establishing effective support systems for high-risk clients.
Main Methods:
- The chapter details principles derived from the practical development and implementation of an assertive outreach program.
- Focuses on the strategic and operational aspects of program design.
Main Results:
- Identified twelve key principles essential for program success.
- These principles address the complexities of serving clients at high risk for adverse outcomes.
Conclusions:
- The twelve principles offer a robust model for developing and sustaining assertive outreach initiatives.
- Effective program development is critical for mitigating hospitalization and homelessness in urban settings.