When to Refer

Family

When A Family May Need Help

• When geographically distanced from parents or relatives
• If you are unfamiliar with medical conditions and terminology.
• Lives alone
• Questionable support system
• Recent trauma or sudden change in functioning
• Client is caregiver for family member
• Questionable abuse or neglect
• Multiple medical problems
• Environmental problems
• If a Medicaid expert is needed to process application and act as representative
• Need for community resources and linkage
• Need for long term planning/placement
• Non-compliance with treatment plan
• Depression or anxiety
• Recurrent hospitalizations
• Terminal illness
• Substance abuse