The purpose of the Consortium for Applied Research and Evaluation in Mental Health (CAREMH) is to paint a comprehensive picture of psychiatric de-institutionalization using preliminary Sourthwestern Ontario as a "natural laboratory." This research program embraces a multi-disciplinary approach and includes the areas and disciplines of correctional services, economics, epidemiology, family medicine, law, nursing, police services, political sciences, psychology, pscyiatry and social work. It includes researchers, service providers, administrators, and policy planners.