"Anything worth doing is worth doing well.” At some point, a parent, teacher, coach, or supervisor probably has given you this sage advice. Did you ever ask (maybe to yourself) whether there was evidence to support it? In fact there is. Research tells us we should heed this guidance when delivering our children’s behavioral health services.
Person-centered planning (PCP) is a method of support for both individuals and systems. Through this process, individuals, families, and communities are strengthened by a focus on respective strengths and needs. Open-mindedness and attention to successful communication are some of the hallmarks of the procedures. These procedures are conducive to creating bridges and eliminating barriers for individuals and families who differ in some way from the normative culture.
To determine the cost-effectiveness of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) in comparison to Standard Case Management (SCM) for persons with severe mental illness and substance use disorders.
