Numerous people contributed to the development of this document (see the List of Contributors). This document was prepared by the Gallup Organization for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) under contract number 280-02-0404 with SAMHSA, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Mikiko Stebbing served as the Government Project Ofﬁcer.

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Recommended Citation

Community Integration for Older Adults with Mental Illnesses: Overcoming Barriers and Seizing Opportunities. DHHS Pub. No. (SMA) 05-4018. Rockville, MD: Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2004.

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DHHS Publication No. (SMA) 05-4018

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Community Integration for Older Adults with Mental Illnesses: Overcoming Barriers and Seizing Opportunities

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