Introduction to the themed issue: Mental health services delivered in non-clinical settings

This paper introduces the themed issue of Journal of Prevention and Intervention in the Community with a focus on "Mental health services delivered in non-clinical settings." Background is given on the use of non-clinical spaces for delivering mental health services and support. The included papers are organized by type of setting and briefly summarized. This introduction highlights the promise of non-clinical settings for reaching underserved populations and outlines future areas of focus for research and practice.