title: Guidelines for community mental health plans and programs.
abstract: Planning is frequently compromised because clearly stated goals and objectives are not enunciated. Only by such statements is it possible to establish intermediate steps and assess progress toward the ultimate goals or to evaluate alternative paths. This paper outlines guiding principles which might serve as benchmarks for progress for community mental health and mental retardation programs.
authors.affiliation: Social and community medicine, Division of Biological Sciences, University of Chicago, 950 East 59 St., 60657, Chicago, Ill..
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Daniels