Case Study: New Center Community Mental Care

My community clinical was at the Denver House Mental Health Association located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This is a day center for targeted for the people with mental illnesses and homeless, which opened in 2012 (mhaok.org). Many of the homeless population in Tulsa, Ok suffer from a mental illness. Due to the lack of resources in our community, those who suffer from a mental illness end up on the streets. The day center provides a safe warm place for the homeless and those with mental illnesses. They provide a stigma free welcoming environment were those feel welcome to come and interact with peers. The organization also has specific workers that help with finding shelter, apartments, and jobs. They also have a community closet for clothing that is open every Tuesday and Thursday. You must be 18 years old, be drug free while on premises, and follow basic rules to come to the Denver House.

The client met with counselor to complete his Exit plan. The client reported that he will be going to his mother house when he graduates the program. However the client wanted to go to sober living but all of them where full and had a waiting list. Moreover the client will be going with his counselor tomorrow for an assessment to see if he be placed in the King of Kings program.

The community-based mental health programs are not only inadequate in relation to numbers, but also underfunded (Unite for Sight.org, 2013). According to Martin (1995), we live in a society that is increasingly becoming conscious of an excessive tax burden. Tax burden, on the other hand, provides for the realization of just how deinstitutionalization is directly related to politics and public policy. The pubic in America who account for the electorate, have a significant say in how policy is affected. To this extent the assumption in relation to deinstitutionalization is that due to increased public outcry in regards to taxation, the both federal and state governments have over the years been forced to cut down spending on some items in the recurring budget in order to free up additional funds. According to Treatment Advocacy Center (2011), the federal government in 1965 surgically excluded the payment of Medicaid for patients institutionalized in state psychiatric and other mental disorders institutions. The goals of this action, according to Treatment Advocacy Center (2011) was to foster deinstitutionalization, and the wading of care costs to sates, viewing them as largely responsible for mental care.

This intake packet is lengthy. I do believe it would be beneficial to the client if there were not so many questions. People coming in for services already have concerns or issues they are trying to work through. Many times, clients feel overwhelmed or anxious about beginning mental health services. This intake form, with all its questions and nine pages, may contribute to increased anxiety or be overwhelming for people. The questions are

The crest mental health residential organization are located at Elgin field road property near Lucan, Ontario. There are lot of families live at this place and this place also focus on health stabilization, life skill improvement and community rehabilitation. The 8- unit apartment building available at this place for individuals. The two-location present at this place like supports attention on increased independence which provide day or night support for individual with serious mental illness, including mental health and developmental disability.

North Eastern Mental Health Facility is a 250 beds, long term mental residential health facility for adults located right in the center of Palm Beach County. The facility aids those in the community who suffer psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, and dissociative disorders. The facility provides room, board, meals, and counseling and therapy as well as directing patients to where medications can be received. North Eastern also has licensed physicians and psychologists on site who diagnose and determine the appropriate path of treatment needed in order to prepare patients for the outside world and maintain mental health. It is also a place where patients can grow and heal by offering one on one interaction with providers. The facility puts its patients first and is a not-for-profit organization funded by donations and money from the local and state government. This facility is selective about the number of patients admitted yearly. At North Eastern, patients must be hospitalized and diagnosed with a psychological disorder by a licensed care provider with proper documentation before admittance into the facility.

Strategic planning is the management activity of an organization to achieve the organization’s goals through setting priorities, focusing activities and resources, working of employees and stakeholders, agreement establishment, and evaluation of the organization’s direction (Balanced Scorecard Institute, 2015).

Prior to the 1960s, counseling was mostly seen in schools and universities (Smith, 2012). The Community Mental Health Centers Act of 1963, one of the most influential acts dealing with mental health needs of Americans, mandated the creation of mental health centers in over 2,000 locations (Guindon, 2011). The new law provided funding for the delivery of preventive mental health interventions, direct counseling, outreach, substance abuse treatment, and many other services in communities (MacCluskie & Ingersoll, 2001; Scileppi, Teed, & Torres, 2000). During this time, effective antipsychotic medications were created and there were mass

he writer was able to complete Mobile Crisis Stabilization Intake Assessment. The consumer report that she has an appointment to see the doctor at ACC on 10/6/16 at 10:00am. The consumer is compliance with taking her medication. The consumer is preoccupied with getting a cigarette and getting her own apartment. The consumer is in compliance with her treatment but would like to find a day program to attend. The writer told the consumer to discuss with her case manager or therapist about a day

Discharge/Graduation planning is a joint process between the client and their counselor that begins at the time of client evaluation appointment and could include making referrals and networking with other appropriate community agencies and resources. Referral sources are updated regularly on client progress and discharge/graduation planning to insure a smooth transition. Clients gain valuable information during treatment and discharge/graduation planning helps clients map out how they will use the information to maintain their treatment goals.

The consumer will continue treatment with TWC which is the consumer outpatient provider. The consumer will stay in compliance with her psych doctor, therapist and case manager with keeping her appointment and taking her medication. If ther consumer has any concerns she should address them to her doctor regarding her medication, therapist and case

The consumer will be discharge once he has been link to his outpatient provider. The consumer is to address any issues or concern regarding his treatment to his outpatient provider treatment team. If the consumer has any side effects to any medication he is to let his treatment team know as soon as possible. The consumer will also participant in individual,group and family therapy to address issues regarding them losing their home and possible his job due to his sleep apnea and he will not be able to renew his CDL and will no longer be able to drive a

​Finding the right internship location that works for you can be difficult. It takes time and patience to research and sift through different options. Last semester, I was lucky enough to have the support and guidance of Dr. Patterson through this process. After sorting through all my options, I came across a Nonprofit Mental Health Clinic called The Consortium. Once I was finished researching their mission, history, and services I decided this was the place I wanted to do my internship.

Eskenazi Health offers various nationally-recognized programs and services. Overall, Eskenazi Health has a mission to advocate, care, teach, and serve community members. The specific agency I have chosen to research is Eskenazi Midtown Community Mental Health. There is an emphasis on vulnerable populations, and financial measures do not disqualify care. Located locally in Indianapolis, Eskenazi Health Midtown Community Mental Health Center provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for all types of emotional and behavioral problems, including severe mental illness and substance abuse. The services are designed to provide the utmost, high-quality care and confidentiality to patients who choose to take part in the services. Outpatient detoxification and counseling is offered to participants. Welcoming people of all ages, the mission of Eskenazi Health Midtown Community Mental Health Center is to directly serve the patient suffering with serious mental illness and chronic addiction, as well as their families.

Rosemont Center is located in Columbus, Ohio. It provides for the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well being of troubled youth and their families. Rosemont is committed to helping children in need; it is dedicated to healing and renewing youths with a history of trouble and abuse. Rosemont provides the unconditional acceptance, treatment, counseling, education and hope that the youths urgently need to be more productive members of the community. Rosemont had two locations, Rosemont-Bay Saint Louis and Rosemont-Jackson (Swayne, Duncan & Ginter, 2008).