A woman who is raped needs factual information concerning hospital and legal procedures and an emotional support system to help her focus her feelings into productive channels. This article describes a training and outreach program combining rape simulation, film, lecture, and experiential discussion to stimulate thought, action, and increased…

This article describes a system of community-based social counselors whose function is to assist individuals and families living in 11 public housing parks in Norfolk, Virginia. The aim of the program is to reach individuals who, because of location and difficulty with transportation, might never get to a counselor for assistance. (Author/EJT)

This article describes a self-help center for adolescents which is located in Boston. The functions of the center include counseling, outreach programs, workshops, dances, planning activities at coffee-houses, and special fund-raising projects. (Author/EJT)

The Community-Based Guidance Program is an inexpensive and effective outreach project for home-oriented women. It is self-perpetuating and develops its own professional and user networks. As a link between women, it provides the confidence to make and implement midlife decisions. (Author)

Describes the delivery of counseling center presentations to college students via cable television. Discusses the development of the first tape, which was on career development, and detailed other uses of videotapes. Future plans include use of cable television in health education and financial aid as well as career planning. (JAC)