Discussion: Service Strategies

Defining Needed Services – Chapter 2 Defining Needed Services – Chapter 2 Program Transcript [MUSIC PLAYING] On-screen Graphic: Defining Needed Services – Chapter 2 On-screen Graphic: Four days have passed since the incident; John has appeared in court after Chahana filed domestic assault and battery charges.

John has been remanded for trial at a date to be determined, pending filing of motions in three weeks.

On-screen Visual: John is seated across from the HSP in an office.

HSP: Good morning John. Thanks for coming in so early. We have a lot to cover today.

On-screen Visual: The HSP looks at a checklist on a clipboard, which includes a list of the following: Housing Agency, Contact Employers, Visitations, Therapy Services, and Finances.

HSP: How are you feeling?

JOHN: I’ve been better. I mean I’m not getting much sleep. I’m staying at my sister’s house on a couch in the family room, and with all the anxiety…I ‘ve just…you know I’ve just been better. Sarah’s family has been great, but I just don’t know how much longer I can stay there.

HSP: Okay…let me set up a meeting with the housing agency we work with regularly. They should be able to help us in finding a more stable place to stay at\ least for the time being. I’ll also talk with Chahana about getting some of your clothes and personal belongings.

JOHN: I mean I don’t know what to do with myself during the day. I’m on personal leave from work, and I just sit and think all day.

On-screen Visual: The HSP looks at the checklist. There is a checkmark next to Housing Agency.

HSP: John, we need to talk about your work as a teacher at school. Because of the nature of the charges you’re facing, you’ re not allowed to work with children for the time being.

1 Defining Needed Services – Chapter 2 JOHN: (exasperated) Are you kidding me? (Pause) Well, does that mean I can’t coach.

HSP: Unfortunately that is the case.

JOHN: What am I going to do for money?

HSP: I will help you get set up with temporary unemployment and we can look into some options for alternative work until everything’s resolved.

On-screen Visual: The HSP looks at the checklist. There are checkmarks next to Housing Agency and Contact Employers.

HSP: I ‘ve also been in touch with Child Services. We need to schedule an assessment for you. This is the first step in getting you cleared for visitation with your children. I need you to understand that either a Child Services worker or a social worker must supervise these visitation sessions.

JOHN: I wo uld never hurt my kids! This is just so unfair.

HSP: I know that. Everyone knows that, but the law requires these types of protections in cases like this. (Pause) Let’s take a short break. Go use the rest room and I will get you something to drink. How do you take your coffee?

Fade to Black Fade up from Black On-screen Visual: John and the HSP are seated at the desk.

HSP: Okay, John let’s talk a little bit about the preparation for your nex\ t series of court appearances. It’s going to be important that you gather a group of credible character witnesses willing to testify on your behalf.

JOHN: Yes, that is what my lawyer told me. I can definitely do that. There are plenty of teachers at the school and parents of the kids I coach.

HSP: Okay great, reach out to those folks by phone and explain the situation.\ See if they would be willing to talk in court. I also think it would be a good idea for you to begin seeing a therapist.

JOHN: (frustrated) Fantas tic, now I need to see a shrink!

HSP: Don’t think of it like that John. It would be good for the anxiety you mentioned earlier. I can work with Social Services to set you up with someone if you are comfortable with that.

2 Defining Needed Services – Chapter 2 JOHN: (sighs) I guess I could use a little bit more sleep. Lowering my anxiety could help. I’ll…I’ll do it.

On-screen Visual: The HSP looks at the checklist. There are checkmarks next to Housing Agency, Contact Employers, Visitations, and Therapy Services.

HSP: All right, the last thing we need to address today are your finances. It’s important that talk with a credit counselor. This person can help you to review your current credit obligations – any credit cards that carry a balan\ ce, student loans – even your mortgage.

JOHN: (shocked and upset) Wait…what? I have to pay the mortgage while she’s in that house? My sweat and blood are in that house. How come I have to pay while she’s still living there?

HSP: I understand John. There are a lot of aspects of this that are going to be frustrating, but let’s just take things one day at a time and work on\ the things that you need right away.

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