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• ongoing assessment of independent
functioning, daily living skills, self-esteem, and interpersonal
skills
• assistance in the development of realistic and attainable
goals
• supportive counselling and assistance with problem
solving and personal development
• teaching of independent living, functional skills,
social skills and leisure skills
• coordinating services with other agencies, health care
workers and significant others
• advocating with clients as necessary
• addressing issues related to symptoms, medication management
and encouraging the follow-through of treatment plans
• providing crisis intervention, follow-up and outreach
as needed
All support services are tailored to meet the unique needs
of the individual, available for as long as the service is
needed, provided in the environment of choice, and, are voluntary.
Community Support accepts referrals initiated by the family
doctor, psychiatrist, community agencies, family members,
and self-referrals.
Designed to complement and enhance the Community Support
Services offered by the Branch, Case Management provide individuals
with the opportunity to participate in an intense, unique
recovery process focusing on changing one’s attitudes,
values, feeling, goals, skills and role in order to achieve
greater wellness, happiness and life satisfaction. The service
is client driven, structured, goal focused and time limited.
Services are delivered through a shared team approach or through
one to one support.
In addition to Community Support
services listed above, Case Management offers:
• comprehensive assessments
• recovery self-care skills and strategies
• action planning
• intense case management
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