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An evaluation of a foundation’s community-wide initiative to impact mental health outcomes
Peltier, Diane
Peltier, Diane
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2011-05
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This exploratory study was focused on mental health, broadly defined, as part of a larger
community assessment research project. The primary goals of this study were to determine how
a mental health initiative impacted the perceived care provided by the mental health-serving
organizations and also to identify promising practices of grantees. Because the goal of this study
was illumination and understanding, as opposed to prediction or causal determination, the data
collected were qualitative, coming from open-ended questions and archival data obtained from
the agencies. Organizations reported many strengths and successes, such as improved client
outcomes, partnerships and collaboration among agencies and community members, as well as
having a committed board, staff, administrators, and volunteers. Challenges for organizations
included measuring outcomes, securing adequate staffing levels, and securing adequate funding.
Overall, mental health-serving organizations reported positive changes in the community, but
could benefit from longer granting periods, capacity building activities, improved client access to
services, greater community awareness and reduced stigma associated with mental illness
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Dissertation (Ph.D.)--Wichita State University, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Dept. of Psychology
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© Copyright 2011 by Diane Peltier. All rights reserved