‘SMART’ was set up by practitioners and scholars in 2016. Dr. Rick J. Goscha, who is one of the founders of Strengths Model Case Management (SMCM), and Professor Samson Tse from the Department of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong (HKU) are invited as advisors for the Institute.  It is an established unit in the Department of Social Work and Social Administration HKU with support from four non-governmental organizations, namely Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service, Caritas Hong Kong, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals and The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong.

Mission

‘SMART’ adopts the recovery-orientated approach to mental health services and promotes non-pathology-focused interventions based upon the SMCM authored by Professor Charles A. Rapp and Dr. ‎Richard J. Goscha (The University of Kansas, USA). Adopting the multi-disciplinary and inclusive approach, The Institute seeks to examine the application of SMCM and facilitate the strengths-based practice in Hong Kong.

Goals

With an aim to enhance the evidence-based practice of SMCM, SMART will emphasize ART – Application, Research and Training – and organize a variety of events to promote sharing of practice wisdom.

Application – the Institute investigates how the SMCM can be applied cross-culturally in Hong Kong for individuals in recovery from mental health issues.

Research – Through rigorous research, SMART studies the outcomes and process of the SMCM and relevant programs.

Training – the Institute provides specialized training for mental health professionals, para-professionals and peer support workers.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

STRENGTHS MODEL INC.
Dr. Rick J. Goscha (Advisor)

Individual Members
Ms. Eppie Wan (Advisor)
Ms. Chan Sau Kam (Advisor)
Ms. Elaine Lee (Advisor)

Department of Social Work and Social Administration
The University of Hong Kong
Professor Samson Tse (Advisor)

Tung Wah Group of Hospitals
Mr. Robert Lau (Chairperson)
Ms. Hau Wah Ip
Mr. Ben Chung

Caritas Hong Kong
Mr. Kelvin Yuen
Mr. Brian Leung

Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service
Ms. Oi Ying Siu (Treasurer)
Ms. Jo Fung
Ms Tyra Yau

Hong Kong Mental Health Association
Mr. Stephen Wong
Ms. Catherine Yang