The social welfare policy shift to provide mental health services in communities resulted in the passage of the Community Mental Health Centers Act of 1963. Why was this legislation so important and what was its original intent? What were/are the strengths and weaknesses of this social welfare policy? How was the actual impact consistent or different with the intended impact of the legislation?

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The social welfare policy shift to provide mental health services in communities resulted in the passage of the Community Mental Health Centers Act of 1963.  Why was this legislation so important and what was its original intent?  What were/are the strengths and weaknesses of this social welfare policy?  How was the actual impact consistent or different with the intended impact of the legislation?

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The Social Welfare Policy Shift to Provide Mental Health Services