Implementation of the Strengths Model at an area mental health service.
OBJECTIVE
The objectives of this paper are to provide an overview of recovery-focused models of care and discuss the implementation of the Strengths Model at St. Vincent's Mental Health Melbourne (SVMH), Victoria, Australia.


CONCLUSIONS
The implementation of the Strengths Model at SVMH is discussed with particular emphasis on the process of implementation, service implications, practical challenges and dilemmas that have arisen, and proposed evaluation. Recovery-focused care is feasible and can enhance current practice of mental health services.
Chopra
Prem
P
The University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC 3053, Australia. pchopra@unimelb.edu.au
Hamilton
Bridget
B
Castle
David
D
Smith
Jenny
J
Mileshkin
Cris
C
Deans
Michael
M
Wynne
Brad
B
Prigg
Glenn
G
Toomey
Nigel
N
Wilson
Michael
M
D001315:Australia; D003156:Community Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006303:Health Services, Indigenous; D006801:Humans; D007883:Legislation, Medical; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000628:therapy; D017146:Models, Organizational