title: The child guidance clinic: Catalyst and coordinator in community treatment of the psychotic child.
abstract: Over a period of four years a child guidance clinic has maintained a program for the treatment of psychotic children in the community. A total of 27 community agencies has assisted with the care of 25 children. The primary role assumed by the clinic was that of catalyst and coordinator of the other agencies' work rather than the usual role of treatment of children in relative isolation. Clinic workers actively solicited the aid of family members and community agencies. In this program it was essential to maintain open communication at frequent intervals between the clinic and other agencies.
authors.affiliation: Central Michigan Child Guidance Clinic, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: McKinnon
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Graves
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kemph