Adolescent Link operates through a long-term client-centered case management strategy intended to keep out of the juvenile justice system youth who have a primary mental health need. Adolescent Link does not approach mental health issues from a traditional medical model, but looks at the social, environmental, historical, and economic issues that affect the youth. Barriers to compliance with medication include family members who are unwilling or unable to persuade the young person to stay on a medication program that may have debilitating and confusing side effects. Anecdotal evidence indicates that the Link method -- intensive involvement with the youth and family, caring and consistent staff and backup, willingness to find new services for youth if necessary, and a policy of non-termination if youth is "non-compliant" -- creates a safety net around a youth and family. The program has had success working with youth with multiple service-failures, and some youth who were resistant to help returned requesting assistance. Reference