While much of the development of consultation programs in mental health centers has been independent of the traditional treatment program, this document describes a consultation program which is closely integrated with an agency's treatment program. The emphasis is on system change and the development of prevention programming. The system-crisis…

Describes the Neighborhood Family (NF), which is based on the premise that older persons can create a self-managed social support network. Arising from community organization of low-income elderly, the model combines a kin-like supportive community, a multipurpose service and activities center, minimal staff, and indigenous decision- making.…