Links to Additional Curriculum Resources
O’Connell, M., Morris, J. & Hoge, M. (2004). Innovations in Behavioral Health Workforce Education. Administration and Policy in Mental Health, 32(2), 131-165.
Adams, N. & Grieden, D.M. (2005). Treatment Planning for Person-Centered Care: The Road to mental health and Addiction Recovery. New York: Elservier Academic Press.
County of San Diego MH Services and UCSD Geriatric psychiatry Advanced Center for Interventions and Services Research. 2005. Best Practices and Model Programs for Older Adults.
Support documents and resources regarding this document are available on the CD given to each of the MH Stipend Coordinators.
Links to Relevant Websites
Annapolis Coalition on the Behavioral Health WorkforceAn organization designed to “build a national consensus on the nature of the workforce crisis and promote improvements in the quality and relevance of education and training by identifying and implementing change strategies. Note the availability of the Action Plan on Behavioral Health Workforce Development, and a number of articles under the icon “Special Topics.”
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
SAMSHA has established a clear vision for its work -- a life in the community for everyone. To realize this vision, the Agency has sharply focused its mission on building resilience and facilitating recovery for people with or at risk for mental or substance use disorders. SAMHSA is gearing all of its resources -- programs, policies and grants -- toward that outcome.
California State Department of Mental Health.
This site is updated regularly and includes information on the Mental Health Services Act and all of the committee activities related to the act. Of particular interest are numerous articles and committee reports relating to the Education and Training Division which directly impacts our MH Stipend program.
International Association of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Servcies (IAPSRS)
Principles of Multicultural Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services
Core Principles of Psychiatric Rehabilitation
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