These resources offer insights and education related to promoting community integration and inclusion for individuals with mental health conditions. They cover topics such as the basic principles of community inclusion, theoretical frameworks, practical steps for enhancing participation, and perspectives from caregivers, aiming to support individuals in accessing housing, employment, relationships, and health services.
“Reflect. Connect. Act. transforms research into actionable methods for community participation, offering monthly micro-trainings and weekly journal prompts designed to foster personal, social, and professional growth. Updated monthly in 2026, the initiative encourages intentional engagement and provides strategies for sustained community involvement, adaptable for various settings throughout the year.”
This document is designed to support individuals to develop and share stories of community participation. It can be used by individuals to create their own story or used to support others to develop stories. This document is designed to support individuals to develop and share stories of community participation. It can be used by individuals to create their own story or used to support others to develop stories.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From Mental Health America and Temple University Collaborative for National Caregivers Month. This monograph reflects on caregivers’ views of mental health conditions, including access to treatment, employment, relationships, and health.