Expectancies of Rural and Urban Parents Applying for Children's Services at Community Mental Health Centers

Responses to a 15-item Expectation Survey Questionnaire from 256 parents who were applying for children's services showed similar expectations from parents of rural and urban residence: family, friends, or school personnel gave advice; the center would have child specialists, such as counselors, psychologists, and psychiatrists to help children and mothers; appointments within a week were likely; and talking not medication would characterize treatments.