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Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research

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01-09-2012 | Original Paper

National Guard Service Members Returning Home After Deployment: The Case for Increased Community Support

Authors: Adrian Blow, Maryhelen D. MacInnes, Jessica Hamel, Barbara Ames, Esther Onaga, Kendal Holtrop, Lisa Gorman, Sheila Smith

Published in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research | Issue 5/2012

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National Guard service members and their families face unique circumstances that distinguish them from other branches of the military. In this article, we highlight unique National Guard needs and argue that more can be done by policy makers to help this population. We present the findings from a representative survey of Michigan citizens showing that public support exists for increased assistance for these service members. Using the multiple streams framework, we propose that policy makers currently have the opportunity to facilitate increased support for National Guard members and families. Specifically we suggest policy implications that feature the important role of state and local resources.

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Title: National Guard Service Members Returning Home After Deployment: The Case for Increased Community Support
Authors: Adrian Blow
Maryhelen D. MacInnes
Jessica Hamel
Barbara Ames
Esther Onaga
Kendal Holtrop
Lisa Gorman
Sheila Smith
Publication date: 01-09-2012
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research / Issue 5/2012
Print ISSN: 0894-587X
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3289
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10488-011-0356-x

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