The Progress of Assertive Outreach Services: Reflections and Examples

Mental Health Review Journal

Volumn 8, Issue 4, 2003, Pages 31-34

  Lowe, Janice ^a  

^a Mental Health Services Consultant   (United States)

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EID: 84993016646     PISSN: 13619322     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/13619322200300037     Document Type: Review

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