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Community support for the psychiatrically disabled: a state perspective

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    The Community Support Systems Program aimed to enhance mental disability services post-deinstitutionalization. Georgia

    Area of Science:

    • Mental Health Services Research
    • Public Health Policy
    • Community Psychology

    Background:

    • The deinstitutionalization movement necessitated improved community-based mental health services.
    • The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) established the Community Support Systems (CSS) program in 1977.
    • Georgia was selected as a state to implement a CSS project.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To improve services for individuals with mental disabilities residing in the community.
    • To guide state and local personnel in reordering priorities and policies for program planning and implementation.
    • To establish a foundation for community support systems through collaboration with citizen groups and service agencies.

    Main Methods:

    • Focus on policy and priority reordering for program planning.

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  • Documentation of the extent and severity of mental health service needs.
  • Building collaborative community support systems.

    • Main Results:

    • The project facilitated shifts in priorities and policies for mental health services.
    • Detailed documentation of service needs was achieved.
    • Foundational elements for community support systems were established.

    Conclusions:

    • The CSS program in Georgia demonstrated a structured approach to enhancing community mental health services.
    • The project's focus on policy, needs assessment, and collaboration is crucial for successful implementation.
    • The described activities provide a model for other states undertaking similar initiatives.