Encouraging Rural Health Clinics to Provide Mental Health Services: What are the options?

Authors

John A. Gale MS, University of Southern Maine, Maine Rural Health Research CenterFollow
Stephanie L. Loux MS, University of Southern Maine, Maine Rural Health Research Center
Barbara Shaw JD, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Maine Rural Health Research CenterFollow
David Hartley PhD, MHA, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Maine Rural Health Research CenterFollow

Document Type

Policy Brief

Publication Date

5-1-2010

Keywords

MRHRC

Abstract

Key Findings: Approximately 6% of independent and 2% of provider-based RHCs offer mental health services. 38% of study RHCs reported their mental health services were not profitable but continued to provide them in response to community and patient needs. An important factor in the development of RHC mental health services is the presence of a local "champion" who spearheads the development effort.

Funding Organization

Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Grant Number

CA#U1CRH03716

Recommended Citation

Gale, J., Loux, S., Shaw, B., & Hartley, D. (2010). Encouraging rural health clinics to provide mental health services: What are the options? (Research & Policy Brief). Portland, ME: University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Maine Rural Health Research Center.