In order to interrupt the cycle and achieve progress, social workers need to work with community stakeholders to implement a comprehensive mental health care system that crosses traditional health care provision boundaries by mobilizing a variety of community institutions, (including schools, churches, and law enforcement) and professionals (including social workers, teachers, pastors, and police) to overcome barriers to accessing mental health care services. Social disorder and violence, by undermining efficacy and promoting feelings of powerlessness, are key agents in perpetuating this relationship. Those who experience the highest risk of mental disorders are disadvantaged populations within these urban communities.Īs a result of the complex forces that come together amid concentrated urban poverty, there exists a bidirectional, cyclic, and reinforcing relationship between poverty and mental illness in the inner city. Lighthouse Ministries is set apart by the Spirit of God to communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ to meet the physical, emotional, and other needs of the poor and at-risk population. Reevaluating Urban Mental Health ServicesĪs a result of stressors present in the Boston urban environment, those families living in the cities are at greater risk of developing mental disorders than those living in suburban and rural areas. The following underlying factors were identified as unmet need areas needing clinical support/clinical intervention.īarriers to Access Treatment (Extensive waiting lists)Ĭonsequences of urban violence and victimization
A review of our clinical data indicated there is still a pressing need now than ever before for additional clinical support.
Lighthouse “Needs Assessment" is a continuous part of our clinical developmental process, as we aim to gather information about gaps in the type of and availability of mental health services in a particular area or setting.
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