This is a statement of policy on illicit drugs and alcohol for Saint John's College, Annapolis, Maryland, to be distributed to students and employees. Initially the terms individual, student, employee, and illicit drug are formally defined. The section on alcoholic beverages lists ten policies regarding individual conduct and possession by…

This document contains a draft of the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) drug and alcohol policy, a description of UNC drug prevention/education programs and an alcohol use survey. After a preamble and university policy statement regarding drugs and alcohol, a section on alcohol details university regulations conforming to City of Greeley and…

Effective treatment of child abuse cases requires multidisciplinary approach in which social workers, psychologists and physicians coordinate their efforts to help abused child and his/her parents by trying to ease tensions at home. Personnel concerned with child abuse should be well acquainted with various conditions that lead to child abuse. (SE)

This report examines the possiblities of increasing the amount of preventive work being carried out by primary care workers in European communities. Before making practical recommendations about promoting prevention, an analysis is presented of the main present day problems. These center on the environment (not only physical but also social and…

Factors affecting the process of Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) candidates' selection of an internship site were investigated, along with perceived factors affecting selection by an internship site. The way that such Psy.D. candidates compare in training and ability to the more traditional Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) candidates in similar settings…

This guide is designed for individuals working in community mental health centers or other mental health programs concerned with needs and problems of the elderly. Section One examines the mental health needs of the elderly, and identifies major community social support programs that help the elderly with social and economic needs. Section Two…

These three papers describe a cooperative outreach program designed to counsel older rural residents about available community services through use of a door-to-door information effort. The packaging and delivery of the training conference for the outreach workers involved in the outreach project are described in the paper highlighting the work of…

This is a description of a mental health project in which the goal of assisting the general public in managing stability-threatening situations is pursued by starting outside the community mental health center, in a rural high school. Included are: (1) a description of students; (2) a statement of goals that directed the teaching effort; (3) the…

The development of alternatives to institutionally based long-term care requires the creation of greater interdependence among community based agencies and the provision of appropriate interdependence as the foundation for coordinated service delivery. Theoretical models of interorganizational interdependence are examined and assessed for their…

An attempt to increase adoption of the Community Lodge program through the use of a site visit was investigated. The sample of 24 state mental hospitals agreed to have a workshop about the Lodge. At the conclusion of the workshop, 12 of the hospitals were told they would have the opportunity to send one staff member on an expense-paid site visit,…

The purpose of this booklet is to provide answers to basic questions about the Medicaid Early and Periodic Screening Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) program. The first section argues that the need for EPSDT is evidenced in statistics on the health status of needy children. Provision of health care for many needy children depends on their…

PEOPLE LIVING IN RURAL AREAS HAVE ONLY ONE-HALF THE ACCESS PER PERSON TO DOCTORS, DENTISTS, AND OTHER HEALTH RESOURCES THAT URBAN DWELLERS HAVE. THIS IS COMPOUNDED BY--(1) THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE PATIENT AND THE HEALTH SERVICES, (2) LACK OF TRANSPORTATION, (3) LACK OF COMMUNICATION, AND (4) LACK OF HEALTH SERVICES, PERSONNEL, FACILITIES, AND…

One of a series of studies, this monograph presents descriptive information to provide an understanding of the present budgetary system for Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) as it relates to Mexican Americans in Texas. The document: (1) provides a description of federal and state laws and their historical evolution germane to the funding of…

Professionals concerned with youth advisory services from 10 countries met to exchange appropriate experiences and information on their role, organizations and operations, especially within the framework of other community services. Changes in their roles and objectives received special attention to determine possibilities for prevention and early…

The survey of agencies providing home care conducted on January 1, 1966 by the Division of Nursing showed that almost 70 percent of the population of the United States and essentially all of the population in the territories lived in areas where some type of organized home care nursing services was available. Since 1959, the number of large cities…