Inclusion Foundations
Why Mattering Matters: The importance of mattering for people with serious mental illness
Social isolation and loneliness are prevalent in mental illness, but just making more connections isn’t enough. Feeling noticed and contributing is key to reducing loneliness. This document highlights the importance of mattering and social connections for those with mental illness.
Inclusion Foundations
What is Community Integration?
This brief document provides an overview of the emerging fields of community integration and inclusion. It discusses the basic principles of community inclusion, its importance to the recovery process, and the strategies consumers and staff can use in promoting inclusion strategies.
Inclusion Foundations
Well Together A Blueprint for Community Inclusion: Fundamental Concepts, Theoretical Frameworks and Evidence
This document provides an overview of: a) definitions of, and documented justifications for, community inclusion; b) theoretical justifications for promoting community inclusion for individuals with disabilities; c) 11 core principles of community inclusion policies and practices; and d) multiple perspectives of community inclusion.
Inclusion Foundations
Jump-Starting Community Inclusion: A Toolkit for Promoting Participation in Community Life
This toolkit from Temple University RRTC on Community Living and Participation offers 66 practical steps for community mental health providers to enhance service recipients’ participation in daily community life. It also includes links to over 100 publications and products to support the work.
Inclusion Foundations
Jump Starting Community Inclusion Video
This webinar, featuring presenters with backgrounds in research, training, and consultation, details ten key strategies to promote effective community inclusion policies, programs, and practices that can be used by state, county, and provider community mental health services.
Inclusion Foundations
From Homelessness to Home
Moving from homelessness to permanent homes can be challenging, with various concerns like trust issues, skills for maintaining a home, and fear of major life changes and lost relationships. This document compiles ideas and resources to aid housing providers in supporting individuals during this transition.
Inclusion Foundations
Community Inclusion from the Perspective of Caregivers
From Mental Health America and Temple Univ. Collaborative for Nat’l Caregivers Month. This monograph reflects on caregivers’ views of mental health conditions, including access to treatment, employment, relationships, and health.
Inclusion Foundations