Children With Mental Illness : The Meeting Client

Meeting: During intake client was informed and explained the Rules and Regulations of the facility. Case Manager also reviewed orientation packet with client. Client agreed with all rules, signed forms and was issued a copy of all documents signed. Client was informed that she is to comply with the following: Client must meet with assigned Case Manager on a weekly basis. Client must refrain from committing acts which endanger the health or safety of others or that substantially and repeatedly interfere with the orderly operation of the facility, including

Social Services Meeting: On 03/01/2017, Ms. Hawkins and her daughter Emoni met with her assigned Case Manager for the family ILP Document Review. Ms. Hawkins’ next ILP Document Review appointment is on 03/14/2017. Ms. Hawkins is in-compliance with the terms of her ILP. Ms. Hawkins was reminded that she is expected to attend all scheduled meetings with assigned Case Manager and failed to do it would considered non-compliance and warning will be issued. Ms. Hawkins stated that she is aware. Case Manager asked Ms. Hawkins if there are any issues or concerns that she will like to discuss, Ms. Hawkins stated no.

On 7/11/2015, CM did a visual and had client come to the social service office. CM completed Bi-Weekly ILP Review. In the meeting client appears to be wear out, and tired. She was constantly throbbing her forehead, like if she was having headache. CM inquires what the problem is. Client replies “she doesn’t like the shelter food and sometimes she doesn’t eat” CM advised the client to eat and nourished her body. CM also observed that client is depressed but she continues to refuse medical referral to see a psychiatrist and medical doctor. Client continues to mention her son who is in foster care, and the physical altercation she sustained many months ago here at this shelter. CM mentioned to the client she was a transferred from another shelter due to physical altercation, CM continues to relate to the client she

CM was out on vacation from 5/3/2017 to 6/14/2017. On 6/20/2017, CM met with the client to complete Bi-Weekly ILP Review. Client was dressed in proper attire for the weather. Her affect and mood was appropriate. Client maintains eyes contact appropriately and she was oriented to person, place, time and situation. Client continue to deny suicidal or homicidal ideation

On 7/11/2015, CM met with the client for Bi-Weekly ILP Review. Client arrived early for the meeting. In the meeting client appears to be well groomed with good hygiene and dressed appropriately for her age. She was calm, cooperative and well related. She discussed typical issues re: her political and activism work and automobile accident disbursement. She continues to relate her paralegal was in the neighborhood and she wanted this worker to meet her. Unfortunately, there was no parking and she left. She also mentioned the paralegal brought her documents that she need to filed with the state and the federal for her automobile entitlement.

On 8/7/2015, CM met with the client and completed Bi-Weekly ILP Review. Client arrived early for the meeting; she was alert, satisfactorily groomed, and casually dressed. In the meeting she was cooperative and friendly. CM inquires how client is doing since the last Bi-Weekly ILP Review. Client reported she is exhausted from running around obtaining relevant documents to be submitted to Lemle & Wolfe, Inc. by 8/3/2015. She continues to reports she has Straight Medicaid and she is searching for a Managed Cared that cover oxygen tanks.

I-CM informed the client that he had contacted and left a message with LA Family Housing the week prior, but no one answered due to the Thanksgiving holiday. CM contacted LA Family Housing again with the client present, but on one answered and a voice message was left. CM continued to assess client’s mental health and medication compliance. CM inquired what outside activities the client has been engaging in. CM inquired about client’s plans for Thanksgiving.

Client continues to report she wants to be transferred to another shelter, because she mistrusts staff and residents, there is no structure in the room and residents and staff are very inconsiderate towards her. She also states that worker are hacking her email account and also stealing things from her locker.

On 7/15/2015, CM conducted a search via Security to locate client. Client was found sitting in the patio. Security asked the client to go upstairs to the 3rd floor to see social services. CM met with the client and completed Bi-Weekly ILP Review. In the meeting the client was well groomed and dressed appropriately for the weather. She appears to be calm, cooperative and friendly. CM inquires how client is doing since the last Bi-Weekly IlP. Client replies she is doing well and she is still waiting for DHS Manifest if she was approved or disapproved for the apartment” CM reiterates to the client as per P4P meeting on 7/9/2015, client was informed to be “open minded” and also there is a possibility she may not be accepted for the housing.

Client and this CM was able to complete all three forms. Client stated to this CM working on Friday at 12PM to Monday at 12PM each week as home health aide in New Canaan for an 89-year-old women. Client expressed happiness to be employed. Client stated being homeless since June of 2016 when due to getting kicked out of father's household. Client stated needing help to get housed is the reason for requesting case management services. Client stated to this CM being kicked out of father's house was due to drug usages. Client is currently receiving $383 monthly from SNAP and make roughly $1890 monthly from job. Client stated to this CM utilizing the Day Street Clinic in Norwalk CT as a primary care provider. Client also stated to this CM receiving therapy from Rebecca at Day Street Clinic for pass history of trauma. Client stated to this CM being raped three years ago and have a history of sexual abuse. Client stated to this CM medical history contains heart murmur. Client currently is taking 500mg of trazadone nightly. Client is diagnosed with depression and bipolar disorder. Client stated to this CM having 8 children, 6 biological and 2 adopted. Client family history contains depression and high blood pressure. Client scored 8 on the CAGE Assessment and scored 15 on the Modified

CM was out on vacation for the period of 5/2/2016 to 5/9/2016. On 5/19/2016, CM met with the client to update Assessment and to complete Other ILP Review. In the meeting client appears to be friendly and cooperative. She appears to have some cognitive impairment. Client reported WECARE/Wellness referred the client to see Dr. Larissa Lempert/Neurology. Next upcoming appointment is scheduled for 5/26/2016. During the meeting session, client was dressed appropriately for the weather and had good hygiene. She ambulates with a cane due to leg problem. Client affect was flat. Client denied suicidal or homicidal ideation.

We got there at 11:30 am. The young lady at the front desk looked up Ms. Cortes’ case and informed us that her case was closed, but the case worker was still willing to meet with her. The case worker came out and told us the director wanted to speak with us, but we would have to wait a while. We sat down and waited until 1:30 p.m. at which point I told Ms. Cortes to remind them she was still here. The case worker came downstairs and told us to come into her office. She as still waiting for the Director. The case worker asked, Ms. Cortes what happened at Project Home. Ms. Cortes recap the events that led to her being discharge on April 12th 2016. Ms. Cortes also, told her how unprofessional she thinks the staff at Project Home. She then sent us back to the waiting

The client is a 26 year old, single, male, African American. He is an active duty ship’s serviceman seaman serving in the United States Navy, aboard the USS Belleau Wood (LHA-3). Seaman (SN) Fisher is residing on board the USS Belleau Wood (LHA-3) that is permanently stationed at San Diego Naval Base, 32nd Street in California. SN Fisher was given orders to report to Navy Mental Health Services Department on base as Involuntary Command Referral for diagnosis and treatments, to get an evaluation and expert psychiatric recommendation about whether the service member is mentally fit to stay in the United States Navy. SN Fisher is unwilling to begin counseling,

Pt. requested to meet with this writer for a brief session. Pt. informed this writer that she needs to transfer to Connections CSP Inc. because she currently can't afford pay for the AMS of DE TX services. Pt. expressed feeling very concern about her transportation issues and needing to fix her car. Counselor told Pt. that this writer is going to help her with the process but she needs to talk to the AMS Director prior his appointment with Connections program. Counselor encouraged Pt. to obtain information about the Connections program requirements and rules, to pay current AMS balance and to discuss what she learned from this TX. Counselor also assessed her current mental health status which she replied, "I have no suicidal thoughts or mental

To many children, parents are loving caregivers that work around the clock to provide them with the physical and emotional necessities that are essential to a healthy and happy childhood. However, in some unfortunate cases, one or both parents are unable to care for their children. For whatever reason it may be, it is difficult on one or both parents and their children when they are separated, but what if the parents were unfit to take care of their children and they continue to do so? Children with parents who are mentally ill tend to grow up in an environment that is hostile or otherwise unhealthy. What, exactly, are the consequences of children being raised by mentally ill parents?