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The "active ingredients" of assertive outreach.

T F Witheridge

    New Directions for Mental Health Services
    |January 1, 1991
    PubMed
    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.

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    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.

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