Community mental health care

Community mental health care involves providing mental health services within local settings—such as clinics, community centers, or homes—to support individuals with mental health conditions. It focuses on accessible, ongoing treatment, prevention, and support outside hospital environments, emphasizing recovery, social integration, and independence. This approach often includes therapy, medication management, peer support, and case management, tailored to meet each person's needs. By strengthening local services, community mental health care aims to reduce hospitalization, promote well-being, and help people live fulfilling lives within their communities.