Compendium of Mental Health Resources

Beginning in 2008, CalMEND began developing a compendium of materials and resources that includes instructional materials, research documents, individual advocacy, legislative policy and other materials such as first-person narratives and non-fiction accounts of mental health-related experiences.

This compendium will be of interest to, and is intended for use by:

• adult clients with serious mental health conditions;
• children with serious mental health conditions and their families;
• mental health service providers;
• administrators;
• policy makers; and
• others interested in mental health issues.

As the compendium database is being built, CalMEND staff and the Client and Family Subcommittee review its quality and continue to explore potential uses of the information contained therein. It is currently not available for public use and review.

The California Mental Health Care Management Program, (CalMEND) was established in 2005 as a quality improvement project to promote wellness and recovery for individuals with mental illness. Supported by funds from the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), CalMEND operates under the sponsorship of the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) in collaboration with the Department of Mental Health (DMH). Professional expertise and project management are provided by the California Institute for Mental Health (CiMH).