title: Transportation as outreach, driver as mental health worker.
abstract: Case finding and early detection and referral of elderly persons with mental problems can be accomplished by trained and supervised drivers as part of a transportation service. Increased access to community programs and services as a result of provided transportation helped clients maintain their independence and self-esteem.
authors.affiliation: Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
authors.forename: B S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Gurian
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003156:Community Mental Health Services; D005260:Female; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008404:Massachusetts; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D014186:Transportation