title: Serving the needs of persons with chronic mental illness: a neglected ministry.
abstract: Argues that the present disarray in services for persons with chronic mental illness opens the door for the Church to provide important and needed ministries. Describes various misconceptions and prejudices and the services church people can provide to meet the challenge.
authors: Veterans Administration Medical Center, Brockton, MA 02401.
authors: R C
authors: RC
authors: Erickson
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Cutler
authors: V B
authors: VB
authors: Cowell
authors: G E
authors: GE
authors: Dobler
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000534:rehabilitation; D002977:Clergy; D003156:Community Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003688:Deinstitutionalization; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010327:Pastoral Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012380:Role; D014481:United States