Meeting Client's Vacation

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

On 9/15/2016, CM met with the client for Bi-Weekly ILP Review. Client was dressed appropriately for the weather. She was well groomed. As usual client in the meeting was loquacious, and loud. Client continues to be hostile towards this worker. Client continues to repeat to this worker as quote: "I am not mad with you, and this has nothing to do with you. It's all about DHS and your supervisor." Client was hostile due to an Authorization of Release Form client signed for staff to contact her therapist Dr. Iris Yankelevich for a copy of the client psychosocial and psychiatrist evaluations. Client continues to report that she didn’t signed the Authorization of Release Form because the form stated that the form is for HRA 2010e and she doesn’t know how many time she need to repeat herself that she doesn’t meet the ‘CRITERAI FOR SRO”. CM tries to explain to the client that staff is requesting a copy of her psychosocial and psychiatrist evaluation, but then client continue to talk over CM and threat to contact the Coalition and DHS. Client continues to set in her way and refuses to work with staff to meet her unmet needs. CM observed that the client walk with a book bags and a small shopping cart. Client reported she walk with all her documents and letters from Adult Protective Services & Social Security Administration stating that she is capable of living independently.

On September 3, 2013, the Department of Human Services, Office of Program Review, Monitoring and Investigation (OPRMI), Fraud Investigations Division received a hotline compliant alleging that District of Columbia (DC) benefit recipient, Shaniqua Williams (Ms.Williams) was employed by Hoffman Theatre in Alexandria, VA on Eisenhower, and has not reported her income while receiving benefits.

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.

The patient was placed on HOLD to see the writer to address his non-compliance with treatment. The patient was reminded about his Step 3 of the patient engagement. According to the patient as the writer reviewed the patient case history of his no show for counseling, group attendance, and continuously AWOL, the patient only response was, " I, know." The writer then inquired of the patient efforts to engage in mental health services through ICRC. The patient admits that he haven't done the intake when the deadline was extended for the third time. The writer discussed with the patient about the risk of facing an intent to discharge due to his non-compliance and addressed alternatives such as suboxone and transferring to a clinic in Massachusetts to accommodate the work location. The patient declines the writer's suggestion as he wants to remain with HCRC-Hartford due to the positive treatment and said. " You guys really care....I do not want to be discharge.....I, mean what is the process of the intent of discharge?" The writer explained to the patient about the appeal process as his record will be reviewed by the Practice Manager to determine as to whether or not to forward with the discharge or the discharge to be overturn.

Client is WECARE/FEDCAP and she is temporarily exempt from work. CM requested for the client to submit all HRA correspondence for CM to contact client worker.

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.

The member called and gave me her DHS worker name B. Wilkerson, phone number 313-387-7166 and her case number 121646891. The member report her worker said that she does have medicaid insurance but, the member had questions about her food stamp because she is paying $700 a month and is only getting $27.00. The member also states that her worker will not change her rent from $500 which was what she was paying on Appleton St and she is now paying $700 a month on Cedargrove

SOCIAL SUPPORT UPDATE: Client report she only has one daughter and she see her and communicate with her spontaneously.

Legal Update: Client is undocumented and she need to participate in free immigration service. CM will refer client to CAMBA and Legal Aide.

Client came into social service after receiving a SUS appointment slip left at the front desk by CM 10/3/17 to meet on 10/5/17 at 4pm. Client stated she only had a few minutes to talk because she had to cook dinner. Client informed CM her PA account was closed and she replied once again. Client also reports she has to visit Connecticut, PA office for a letter stating her PA case is closed in that state. Client informed her CM all documents requested will be submitted within a weeks’ time. Client reports two of her four daughters Selah McKenzie and Olivia Lue have a doctor appointment tomorrow October, 5, 2017. The other two daughters, Trinity and Nyan McKenzie have appointments next week Tuesday on October 10,

On 7/23/2015, Client attended to her ILP meeting with her youngest son Marcos. Child was observed well dressed for the weather. Client stated that she didn’t attend to her ILP meeting because her son was sick. Client also stated that she have a boil in her waist.

MENTAL HEALTH UPDATE: Client was diagnosed with PSTD (Post-traumatic stress disorder) Client was referred to After Hour for individual session. She sometimes shows the following behavior: she constantly looked over her shoulder, afraid that other residents are out to steal her information, and she generalized mistrust of others. She will cover up any information from staff not to see and sometimes repeat the same information over and over.