Client participation in mental health service delivery

Client participation in the delivery of mental health services is a relatively inexpensive but underutilized mechanism for providing increased support and continuity of care. CMHCs are falling short of fully realizing the potential value of self-help programs in the day-to-day operations of the Centers. Existing programs of several varieties show that the obstacles of limited motivation, capacities, organizational framework, and resistance by clients and professionals can be surmounted.