Abstract：
This article describes the history and development of a faith-based mental health network of over one hundred Black churches in North St Louis City and County. The Bridges to Care and Recovery (BCR) program is a joint effort of the Black faith community, three community hospitals, local universities, a school of medicine and funding from the city /state departments of mental health. The mission of BCR is to improve the fragmented mental health services to the Black community and to address the stigma of mental illness. This innovative program provides a blueprint for other metropolitan areas to emulate. The present paper is a detailed description of the key elements and services of the Bridges program.
摘要：
本文介绍了北圣路易斯市和县一百多个黑人教堂的基于信仰的心理健康网络的历史和发展。关怀与康复的桥梁（BCR）计划是黑人信仰社区的共同努力，三家社区医院,当地大学,一所医学院和来自市/州精神卫生部门的资助。BCR的使命是改善黑人社区分散的心理健康服务，并解决精神疾病的污名化。这一创新计划为其他大都市地区提供了一个模仿的蓝图。本文详细介绍了桥梁计划的关键要素和服务。
