Mental Health Case Study Assignment

P: CM will continue to meet with client on weekly basis to monitor his health and assist with his housing goals. Client will attempt to meet with CM for weekly case management next

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

According to The Free Dictionary, mental illness is defined as, “Any of various psychiatric conditions, usually characterized by impairment of an individual 's normal cognitive, emotional, or behavioral functioning, and caused by physiological or psychosocial factors “(The Free Dictionary, 2007). Mental illness can certainly be a physical illness, but is not as easily diagnosed like a disease such as diabetes. In a disease like diabetes, physicians can run tests to look for certain indicators of the disease in the blood like the levels of blood glucose and hemoglobin A1C. Sometimes physical conditions can cause mental illnesses. Unlike diseases like diabetes, mental health diagnoses’ often rely more on the patient relaying their symptoms

Objectives/Progress: Pt. has discontinued her use of opiates according to the last quarter UDS results, Pt. is now eligible to receive phase 1 take home privileges if she maintain her abstinence. Pt. demonstrated a improvement on her commitments to maintain regular dosing attendance. Also P During this upcoming quater, this writer will meet with pt. to establish rapport and trust. This writer will reinforce the importance of remaining in recovery and to resolve her current legal issues by the next month. Pt. identified her children as a motivational factor to change and to . The counselor told Pt. that he needs to be free from drugs (cocaine) in order for his prescribed medications to work and be more effective. Counselor will help patient understand the importance of restitution to self worth and then help in developing a plan to provide restitution.

D-The patient requested to see this writer, at which this writer agreed. The patient appears worrisome. The patient asked for assistance by this writer to help fill out an application for the probate court to file a custody petition for her grandson. This writer asked the patient if she had asked her DCF worker for help and the patient response was yes. The patient inform this writer that her DCF worker does not help her with anything or even have the answers to her questions regarding to her grandson care. This writer agreed to help the patient as much as possible and struggling urges the patient to have someone at the Probate Court to view the application to file a petition. The patient asked questions to this writer about receving financial assistance for her grandson since the patient needs help with the child basic needs. The patient been using her benefits from the state to care the child and is only

Housing: The client reported his plan to meet with the new VASH screener Kesia Carter (310) 478-3711 x44556, as soon as she is available for appointments. Client reported not being interested in any housing referrals that require him to meet with a case manager. Client reported his desire to live far away from Skid Row in order to avoid bad influences.

On 12/22/2015, CM normally meets with the client every Wednesday but client walking in the social services office stating tomorrow she will not be available to meet for face to face meeting because she will be going apartment hunting. CM completed Bi-Weekly ILP Review and provided client with a list of broker name and telephone numbers. In the meeting client was dressed appropriately for weather. She appears cooperative and friendly.

On Tuesday March 8th, 2016 Case Conference with Resident Ebony Rice #325 has been conducted with Janette Chirico from DHS , Program Director Felicita Rivera, Housing Program Supervisor Zenobia Garland and Senior Case Manager Ms. Arias. The purpose of this meeting was to address client noncompliance and to come with an exit strategy for this Ms. Rice. Client was asked the reason for her missing ILP meetings and her barrier to obtain permanent housing. Client has a LINCH voucher for the amount of $1515. Client stated that she hasn’t receives any help from facility staff so she is searching for apartment on her own. Ms. Rice has been receiving assistance by the onsite housing department but unfortunately she has been able to link to an apartment

Housing: Case Manager informed client that she must meet with assigned Housing Specialist on a weekly basis to discuss her housing opportunities.

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.

On 2/11/2016, CM met with the client for Bi-Weekly ILP Review. Client appears to be cooperative and friendly. She was alert, satisfactorily groomed, and casually dressed. She was very loquacious.

CM was out for the period of 5/22/2015 to 6/9/2015. On 6/11/2015, CM met with the client and completed Bi-Weekly ILP Review. Client arrived early for the meeting. She was dressed appropriately for the weather. She appears to be friendly and cooperative. In the meeting the client was very talkative. She mentioned to CM her niece gave birth to a baby girl and she can wait to see the baby. She also mentioned to spoke with her sons last night and everything is well with her family. CM inquires if client participate in the onsite Recreation Activities. Client reported she doesn’t participate in the some of the activities. She prefers to go to Bread of Life for food and socialization.

Housing: Client meet with HS and she was explains that she could be able to provide

On 8/1/2015, CM met with the client and completed Bi-Weekly ILP Review. CM inquires the reason client wasn’t available for face to face meeting. Client reported she had a scheduled doctor appointment the same day. Client in the meeting appeared her stated age. She was alert, satisfactorily groomed, and casually dressed. She was cooperative and appropriate in the meeting. She made eye contact appropriately and her mood was balanced and her affect was appropriate. The client is fluent in French and CM called the Language Translator.

CM received report from LAMP VASH worker Laurie Garza regarding client’s missed appointment on 11/25. LAMP VASH worker Laurie Garza inquired about client’s drug use and general well-being due to client’s lack of motivation. LAMP VASH worker suggested client explore different housing programs due to client’s resevations regarding weekly meetings with case manage . CM will discussed new housing referral options with client. CM will notify Laurie Garza about client’s decision regarding housing program.