We believe ...
… in the full enfranchisement of clients at all levels of the mental health system.
… clients should be represented in policymaking bodies and governing boards throughout the service delivery system.
… the competencies of clients, given their experiences of living with their disability and the stigma of their disability in dealing with the mental health system.
… all services should be guided by and supportive of clients’ goals and preferences.
… mental health services should be integrated, coordinated, flexible and comprehensive, and respond effectively to clients’ varied goals and preferences.
… clients need comprehensive programming to address their goals in housing, income, education, employment, social support, family support, substance use, health skill development and medication.
… the RST needs to assume responsibility for communication and coordination of services with conservators, Sacramento Mental Health Treatment Center, Consumers Self-Help centers, Crossroads, and other human service providers such as Social Security, substance abuse programs and Vocational Rehabilitation.
… programming must be responsive to the needs of families. Families should have active roles in policy and program development, and service delivery.
… programming should be responsive to the ethnic and cultural diversity of our community. Staffing and board and committee membership should reflect that diversity.
