How Community Organizations Promote Continuity of Care for Young People with Mental Health Problems |
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Authors: | Michael F Polgar Leopoldo J Cabassa Joseph P Morrissey |
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Institution: | 1.Penn State University,Hazleton,USA;2.Department of Psychiatry,Columbia University,New York,USA;3.Columbia University School of Social Work,New York,USA;4.University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,Chapel Hill,USA |
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Abstract: | Young people between the ages of 16 and 25 who experience mental health problems experience transitions and need help from a variety of organizations. Organizations promote continuity of care by assisting young adults with developmental, service, and systemic transitions. Providers offer specific services to help transitions and also form cooperative relationships with other community organizations. Results from a survey of 100 service providers in one community describe organizational attributes and practices which are associated with continuity of care in a regional system for young adults. Data analyses show that full-service organizations which practice cultural competence offer more specific services that foster continuity of care. Larger, full-service organizations are also more likely to have more extensive and collaborative inter-organizational networks that help young adults continue care over time within the regional system of care. |
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