Bi-Weekly ILP Review: A Case Study

Housing Update: client NY NY I, II was approved. Client is waiting for DHS manifest to tour apartment. Another alternative housing is MRT once client SSI is approved. Client also mentioned she signed up with Brightpoint Health Home Health Services since 5/9/2015, Client report she will like to sign up with CAMBA/Home Health and she provided BrightPoint Home Health approval letter for CM to submit to CAMBA/Home Health Coordinator. Client is waiting for her coordinator at Brightpoint to return from vacation to close her case, so that she can sign up with CAMBA/Home Health

CM was out on vacation from the period of 5/31/2017 to 6/14/2017. On 6/20/2017, CM met with the client to complete Bi-Weekly ILP Review. In the meeting client was satisfactorily groomed and dressed appropriately for the weather. Client affects and mood was inappropriate. Client continues to denied suicidal or homicidal ideation. Client reported she wasn’t feeling well and she was given “Bed Pass”. CM observed that the client sometime can appears to be manipulative and she will always find excuses for her behavior.

CM was out on vacation for the period of 11/25/2016 to 12/12/2016. Client was scheduled to meet with CM on 12/13/2016, to complete Bi-Weekly ILP Review. Client was no show. CM inquire the reason client was no show. Client replies “she wasn’t feeling well and she went to LIJ Emergency Room. On 12/15/2016, CM met with the client to complete Bi-Weekly ILP Review. Client was dressed with proper attire for the weather. She was well-mannered and groomed. In the meeting client appears to be cooperative

On 8/30/2017, CM met with the client to complete Bi-Weekly ILP Review. Client was dressed with proper attire for the weather. In the meeting client appears to be sad and quiet. CM inquires the reason client appears to be quiet and sad. Client looked at CM and didn’t say a word.

SOCIAL SUPPORT UPDATE: Client reported she get along well with some of the residents in the shelter; and most of the time she stay to herself and mind her own business.

Social Service Meeting: On 12/06/2016 Ms. Williams met with her assigned Case Manager for the family weekly ILP Document Review. Ms. Williams’ next ILP Document Review appointment is on 12/13/2016. Ms. Williams is not in-compliance with the terms of her ILP. Ms. Williams did not report any issues or concerns. Children were present at the time of the meeting.

Plan of action: Client must attend to all offsite and onsite medical appointments, Client must participate in all FEDCAP/Wellness programs, client must participate in all scheduled meetings, client must accept first suitable housing offers, client must adhere to the shelter 10pm curfew. Client must notify staff of any changes in her income. CM reviewed the Other ILP Review. Client agreed and signed. Next ILP Review is scheduled for

I- CM inquired if client returned LA Family Housing’s call to set up his CES assessment appointment. CM made client call LA Family Housing during the session, because client has not been able to make an appointment. CM informed client that he requested a dental consult with the VA liaison. CM inquired if client visited the Bob Hope Patriotic Hall to start his application for getting the “Veteran” label on his CA driver license. CM continued to inquire if client was interested in creating a savings plan. CM continued to assess client’s mental health and medication compliance

CM reviewed the Bi-Weekly ILP Review. Client agreed and signed. Next Bi-Weekly ILP Review is scheduled for

Also, her abuse as a child, by her children's father injuries from him and her physical disabilities had lead her to suffering with mental illness as well.She entered the shelter after she had enough and is continuing to go forward with leading her life with out her children father and dealing with her mental issues of abuse as a

This past week at the Crisis Center for South Suburbia was a pretty uneventful. The bathroom are still being redone which has created some problems for clients and staff. Staff has had to strictly regulate who can use the available showers by giving clients specific times to shower. Thus far, we haven’t had any major complaints, but everyone will be very thankful when the project is finally completed. Until the project is completed, Tonya has stopped any further shelter intakes because we do not have the facilities to accommodate everyone in the shelter as is. The only clients we are able to make exceptions for are clients brought to us by medical advocates or clients who are severe danger. In addition, we have had a few clients be

CM was out on vacation for the period of 8/15/2015-8/24/2015. On 8/25/2015, CM met with the client for Bi- Weekly ILP Review. Client arrived early for the meeting. She appeared her stated age. She was alert, satisfactorily groomed and dressed. She was cooperative in the meeting. She was unable to make eye contact because of the different eyes drops she is using. Client is legally blind. Client eyes were running water. She claimed is due to the medications. She also stated through the language translator that she will be going to the Emergency Room. Client affect was not normal. CM inquires how the client is doing. “Client mentioned not well, her eyes were running water making impossible for her to see clearly”.

CM was out on vacation for the period of 8/15/2015 to 8/24/2015. On 8/29/2015, CM met with the client to complete Bi-Weekly ILP Review. Client arrived early for the meeting. In the meeting client was dressed in poker dot sweat pants, and green jugging sweater. She was well groomed. She appears to be in pain. Client reports arthritis pain in her shoulder and back and she takes prescribed medications. She also mentioned Asthmas flare up and she uses the pump as needed. She was cooperative and alert in the meeting.

On 6/24/2015, client attended to her ILP meeting with her son Elvis. Child was well dress for the weather. Client provides a letter to Cm requesting permission to install an air conditioner in her unit due to her son health issues.

The agencies were able to support community members, many of whom shared their positive and negative experiences of either living with a mental health diagnosis, being aquatinted with someone who has a mental health diagnosis, or seeking additional resources to promote wellness pertaining to mental health. For example, one community member shared their experience of living with PTSD with an agency in attendance, discussing the community support systems that assisted him in coping with that diagnosis, and inquiring about additional resources he was in need of, which included housing. The agency was unable to assist him because they did not provide housing resources. This would have been an opportune moment for a social worker to intervene, providing him with a list of agencies that offer housing services and