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Is the War on Poverty attacking mental illness?

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Based on a 2-year study of Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) programs in a large urban center, this paper examines the potential of Community Action Centers for serving low-income clients with emotional problems. The processing, referral and follow-up patterns of the indigenous counseling staff are described. Strategies for mental health agencies are developed for enhancing their links with these programs and increasing the impact of the War on Poverty on mental illness.

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  1. School of Social Work, Barry College, 33161, Miami Shores, Florida

    John M. Riley Ph.D. (Dean)

  2. School of Social Work, University of Michigan, 48104, Ann Arbor, Michigan

    Phillip A. Fellin Ph.D. (Dean)

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The research reported in this paper was supported in part by the Office of Economic Opportunity (CG 8793). The study was under the direction of R. D. Vinter, R. C. Sarri, and F. A. Fellin of the University of Michigan.

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Riley, J.M., Fellin, P.A. Is the War on Poverty attacking mental illness?. Community Ment Health J 8, 139–148 (1972). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01457167

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