Connecting Low-Income Families to Mental Health Services: The Role of the Family Associate.

Koroloff, Nancy M.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ493034

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Publication Date: 1994

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Connecting Low-Income Families to Mental Health Services: The Role of the Family Associate.

Koroloff, Nancy M.; And Others

Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, v2 n4 p240-46 Oct 1994

The family associate is a parent without professional mental health training who acts as a system guide to low-income families whose children have been referred to mental health services. Family associates in three counties in Oregon provide emotional support and information about mental health services and community resources and link them to resources. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Consultation Programs, Emotional Disturbances, Family Programs, Helping Relationship, Information Services, Low Income, Mental Health Programs, Parents, Social Support Groups, Staff Role

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Oregon

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