“…Caplan (1964Caplan ( , 1974, one of the major theorists and practitioners of the era, wrote extensively on the contributions "ordinary citizens" could make to their neighbors by providing informal affective and instrumental support. Caplan was followed by a host of other theorists and practitioners who also supported the "ordinary citizen" concept as an emerging trend in therapeutic care (Carkhuff & Truax, 1965;Dreikurs, 1968;Gartner & Reisman, 1974;Glasser, 1975Glasser, , 1992Gordon, 2000Gordon, , 2003Gottlieb, 1986;Guerny, 1969;Haley & Haley, 2007;Jones, 1973Jones, , 1976Magoon & Golann, 1966;Reisman, 1965). Recognizing and mobilizing social support networks through consultation, education, and collaborative partnerships was a core directive in the community mental health movement.…”