Police-referred psychiatric emergencies: Advantages of community treatment

Police traditionally have brought persons they define to be in need of psychiatric intervention to state hospitals. However, as large state facilities decline, community mental health centers must be prepared to receive these individuals. The present study defines the client population that police b...

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Published in:Journal of community psychology 1981-04, Vol.9 (2), p.140-147
Main Authors: Sheridan, Edward P., Teplin, Linda A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Community Mental Health Centers - utilization
Emergency Services, Psychiatric
Health administration
Hospitals, Public - utilization
Hospitals, State - utilization
Humans
Illinois
Mental Health Services
Outcome and Process Assessment (Health Care)
Patient Readmission
Referral and Consultation
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Summary:Police traditionally have brought persons they define to be in need of psychiatric intervention to state hospitals. However, as large state facilities decline, community mental health centers must be prepared to receive these individuals. The present study defines the client population that police bring to a large, urban community mental health center. In addition, a two‐year follow‐up compares the dispositions of those persons brought by police to the community mental health center with the outcomes for patients treated at a state facility. Treatment benefits inherent in such a community‐based program are discussed.
ISSN:0090-4392
1520-6629
DOI:10.1002/1520-6629(198104)9:2<140::AID-JCOP2290090206>3.0.CO;2-N