1. Identification
It's important to have a clear understanding of the individual's identification, including name, date of birth, and social security number. This information can help case managers track the individual's progress over time.
2. Social History
It's also important to have a clear understanding of the individual's social history, including family and friends contacts, as well as any support systems they may have. Knowing this information can help case managers provide appropriate referrals.
3. Substance Abuse History
It's important to have a clear understanding of the individual's substance abuse history, including type and amount of substances used, as well as when and how often they are used. This information can help case managers provide appropriate referrals and support.
4. Mental Health History
It's important to have a clear understanding of the individual's mental health history, including any diagnoses, medications, and treatment plans. This information can help case managers provide appropriate referrals and support.
5. Medical History
It's important to have a clear understanding of the individual's medical history, including any current or past medical conditions, medications, and treatment plans. This information can help case managers provide appropriate referrals and support.
6. Employment and/or Educational History
It's important to have a clear understanding of the individual's employment and/or educational history, including current or past jobs or courses of study, as well as any relevant skills or experience. This information can help case managers provide appropriate referrals and support.
7. Current Living Situation
It's important to have a clear understanding of the individual's current living situation, including current address, contact information for other household members, and monthly income/expenses. This information can help case managers provide appropriate referrals and support.
8. Chronology of Homelessness
It's important to have a clear understanding of the individual's chronology of homelessness, including dates and duration of each episode of homelessness, as well as any services received or applied for during that time period. This information can help case managers provide appropriate referrals and support.
9. Services Received and/or Applied for
It's important to have a clear understanding of the services the individual has received or applied for in relation to their homelessness situation, including type of service, provider/agency name, contact information, date started/ended service etc.. This information can help case managers provide appropriate referrals and support.
10. Goals and Barriers to Achieving Those Goals
It's important to have a clear understanding of the individual's goals in relation to their homelessness situation, as well as any barriers they may be facing in achieving those goals. This information can help case managers provide appropriate referrals and support.