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… Read More »Reflect. Connect. Act. Monthly Micro-Trainings for Community Participation
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… Read More »Developing Community Participation 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… Read More »Jump-Starting Community Inclusion: A Toolkit for Promoting Participation in Community Life
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… Read More »From Homelessness to Home
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 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… Read More »Well Together – A Blueprint for Community Inclusion: Fundamental Concepts, Theoretical Frameworks and Evidence
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.
