Abstract
Presents information about clients admitted to a state hospital in TX, drawing on interview data from mental health service personnel (N not provided) & client records (N = 149) analyzed using qualitative & quantitative methods to determine if there were differences in the populations admitted from these settings & in the way the two authorities utilized the state hospital. Results suggest that despite several similarities, clients from the urban setting have different encounters with the state mental health hospital than clients from the rural setting. It is suggested that public mental health systems may need to differ depending on proximity to state hospitals & whether urban or rural communities will be served. 5 Tables, 20 References. Adapted from the source document.