C H A P T E R 1 0 Flashcards
Community based services
outreach to those in need
shift from rural to community settings
focus on health and wellness
involves schools, recreation facilities, religious organizations
wraparound services
wraparound services
more generalized issues and solutions
specifically for multiproblem clients
community based corrections
Help offenders and families to develop through problem-solving skills, coping skills and self-efficacy
sanctions include home detention, crew work, daily reporting etc
the probation officer is a “behavioral specialist” not a guard
community based schools
systems of care for the person
integrating education, mental health, social welfare
creates better learning and health outcomes
trying to be holistic and wraparound for these systems of care
community based hospice care
interdisciplinary support for individuals and families
the service team may include physicians, nurses, social workers, clergy, funeral directors, and volunteers
- having a team counteracts burnout
human services in rural areas population:
more seniors, disadvantaged minorities, relocated professionals
human services in rural areas barriers that limit service:
helper shortage, distance, cost, confidentiality, stigma
mental health goes so much more undiagnosed in rural america
human services and the military
war and its aftermath is traumatizing
- people have PTSD, Anxiety/ Depression, Suicide
new programs meet new needs for veterans:
- medical care, mental health support, family support and substance abuse support
technology helps clients learn skills through:
online skill-building programs
simulations and virtual reality
personal mental health sites
career counseling sites
daily living and life skills sites
Technology improves client communication by:
cell phones and pagers
internet
24/7 availability
technology integrates online support through:
teleconferencing
world wide web
blogs
social media
etc
aging in america current population:
over 65
more minorities, higher education levels and better health overall
aging in america concerns:
housing, depression, death and dying
constant changing workplace
distributed workplace
Great Recession of 2008
- unemployment, employment, underemployment, marginally attached workers
with recovery workers will do more, but still earn less and have fewer benefits
we are still recovering from this as human services professionals
new roles and skills for clients and helpers
client is a partner
empowerment
advocacy
whole person
