One hundred eighty residents living within 1/2 mile of local satellites of a community mental health center were randomly selected for a telephone survey. Findings revealed that only 15% were aware of the existence of the parent agency, with no differences among local centers. Residents' awareness of the satellite centers and their services ranged from 18% to 62% with an overall mean of 32%. Questions are raised with respect to relevant differences contributing to the residents' differential awareness of the centers and suggestions are offered for raising the level of awareness via outreach techniques especially with respect to emergency interventions.