Community Resources. The goal of this activity is to assist students in becoming familiar with community resources.

Instructions for students: How aware are you of the resources that exist in your community? Would you know where to refer clients for special help? How aware are you of the support systems that exist in your community? Individually or with other students, investigate a comprehensive community mental-health center in your area. In doing so, find the answers to questions such as these:

• Where would you send a family who needed help?
• What facilities are available to treat drug and alcohol abuse?
• What kinds of crisis intervention are available? What are some common crises?
• Are health and medical services available at the center?
• What groups are offered?
• Is individual counseling available? For whom? At what fee? Long-term? Short-term?
• Where would you refer a couple seeking marital counseling?
• Are hotline services available?
• What provisions are there for emergency situations?
• What do people have to do to qualify for help at the center?