Bibliography of Journal Articles written about the Village

writings by Brenda Lee, aspiring writer, Village member

"How to Make a Village" Poem

Papers written
by Mark Ragins, M.D.
(on this page)


Papers written by Mark Ragins, M.D.

"Proposition 63 Begins" -- The Mental Health Services Act

“Building MHSA Programs”

Mark Ragins, M.D. is one of the founding staff of the Village ISA. He has had a strong impact on the programs, management, philosophy and vision of the Village throughout, in addition to articulating and living a clear role as a psychosocial psychiatrist. He has worked in a number of settings catalyzing system change. He is a frequent lecturer and consultant nationally and internationally as well as a trainer for psychiatric residents. He was the co-recipient of the APA’s 1995 van Ameringen Award for his outstanding contribution to the field of psychiatric rehabilitation. In addition to his work at the Village, Dr. Ragins works part-time at MHA’s Homeless Assistance Program which shares the building with the Village.

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