The Effect of a Community Mental Health Center Upon State Hospital Utilization

George Dyck, M.D.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 131, Number 4

https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.1974.131.4.453

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A private psychiatric hospital that developed comprehensive community mental health services was able to reduce admissions to state hospitals from its catchment area to two-thirds less than the state average over a 12-year period. This was accomplished without the use of state funding for inpatient care. The author describes the various programs developed in collaboration with community representatives and other agencies, which have significantly reduced the need for state hospital care.

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American Journal of Psychiatry

Volume 131 • Number 4 • April 1974

Pages: 453 - 456

PubMed: 4856040

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Published in print: April 1974

Published online: 24 April 2020

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George Dyck, M.D.

Dr. Dyck is Professor and Chairman, Department of Psychiatry, Wichita State University Branch, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Fairmount Towers, 2221 N. Hillside, Wichita, Kans. 67219, and Clinical Director of Tri-County Services, Prairie View Mental Health Center, Newton, Kans.

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The Effect of a Community Mental Health Center Upon State Hospital Utilization

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