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Psychiatric Crisis Services In Three Communities, Cheryl Forchuk, Elsabeth Jensen, Mary-Lou Martin, Rick Csiernik, Heather Atyeo
Psychiatric Crisis Services In Three Communities, Cheryl Forchuk, Elsabeth Jensen, Mary-Lou Martin, Rick Csiernik, Heather Atyeo
Rick Csiernik
This study compared communities with three models of crisis service: (a) police as part of a specialized mental health team, (b) mental health worker as part of a specialized police team, and (c) informal relationship between police and mental health crisis service. Rural and urban areas were examined and compared. Data included focus groups and participant observation. Analysis revealed that while all communities valued their crisis services, all identified limitations in responsiveness, access, and systems-related issues. Quick access to psychiatric beds was important to services. Rural communities had no public transportation, and an important police role was safe transportation. In …
Diversity And Homelessness: Minorities And Psychiatric Survivors, Cheryl Forchuk, Elsabeth Jensen, Rick Csiernik, Carolyn Gorlick, Susan Ray, Helene Berman, Pamela Mckane, Libbey Joplin
Diversity And Homelessness: Minorities And Psychiatric Survivors, Cheryl Forchuk, Elsabeth Jensen, Rick Csiernik, Carolyn Gorlick, Susan Ray, Helene Berman, Pamela Mckane, Libbey Joplin
Rick Csiernik
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