The psychiatry department of a general hospital can serve a preventive as well as a therapeutic function. The Trouble-Shooting Clinic here described combines the two aspects, serving in major emergencies as well as in minor problems involving guidance, on a walk-in basis, around the clock. Aiding the "lonely crowd" that exists in every community, it should become part of every hospital emergency service. An attempt is also made to propagate psychiatric understanding by seminars for key people of the community. A year-long course for general practitioners is given. Each week chaplains discuss psychiatric aspects of their work, and guidance teachers present cases. A seminar for lawyers focuses on psychiatric aspects of their daily clientele. Other programs are in preparation.