title: Public-academic linkages: a "linchpin" model.
abstract: The "linchpin" model of collaboration between state mental health agencies and university training programs has been developed in two states. This paper describes the model, pointing out both strengths and weaknesses. Recommendations for institutions seeking this type of collaboration and persons who are in the collaborative role are provided.
authors.affiliation: Oregon Mental Health and Developmental Disability Services Division, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland 97201.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Godard
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Hargrove
mesh_terms: D000047:Academies and Institutes; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000193:education; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000639:trends*; D009922:Oregon; D016730:Program Development; D011570:Psychiatry / Q000193:education*; D014481:United States; D014492:United States Public Health Service / Q000639:trends; D014768:Virginia; D000078329:Workforce