The System-of-Care Model: Implementation in Twenty-seven Communities

Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

Volumn 9, Issue 1, 2001, Pages 30-42

  Vinson, Nina B ^a   Brannan, Ana Maria ^b   Baughman, Lela N ^b   Wilce, Maureen ^c   Gawron, Timothy ^d  

^a MAHEC   (United States)

^b ORC Macro   (United States)

^c CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION   (United States)

^d Department of Human Services' Office of Mental Health   (United States)

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EID: 0035644969     PISSN: 10634266     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/106342660100900104     Document Type: Article

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