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DPLANE- DISCHARGE PLANNING / LEARNING AND NEGOTIATING ENTITIES- Assistance for the individual, family, friends, employers, co-workers, counselors, case managers, etc:

1. Determine: If community resources for housing, basic needs, medical, mental health, or similar resources are required. While the person is in treatment, obtain a signed release of information form from the individual to allow for contact of family members, local community resources, and human service providers. Determine whether the person will be discharged, (the treatment center should begin work on an appropriate discharge plan within a couple of days from initial admission), to a community center, halfway house, homeless shelter, or contract facility. If so, correspond with the facility director to discuss plans for addressing the individuals physical, psychological, social, or other special needs. If you are seeking treatment, please go to the SAMHSA site for a national listing of treatment centers at ( http://www.samhsa.gov/  ), or call 1-800-729-6686.

2. Basic Living Needs: Establish a key community contact person, or family, or friend for basic needs (e.g., clothing, transportation, temporary shelter, food). Local food stamp/welfare programs can be located using the U.S. Department of Agriculture locator number, 1-800-221-5689 ( www.usda.gov/  ). The United Way maintains contact lists of numerous non-profit social services agencies. Use your local telephone book, the internet, or call the national number at 1-703-836-7100 for offices in the persons release community.

3. Housing: If the person will release directly to the community, contact local halfway way houses, or other housing facilities, (this should be accomplished with the individuals attendance, along with the treatment centers staff). Contact local shelters, residential programs, housing authorities, U.S. Housing and Urban Development ( www.hud.gov/ ) or non-profit missions for possible placements. Sober Houses has listings for national halfway houses at ( http://www.soberhouses.com/  ), or call / E-mail at 866-762-3747 / ( info@soberhouses.com  ).

4. Medical: Medical issues should be considered (chronic health care, etc.). Be aware about the individuals condition(s). If indigent, direct the individual to available public health clinics or hospitals in their release communities for health care and prescriptions. Call a local United Way ( www.unitedway.org  ) agency to receive a list of support groups and services which are specific to the medical condition. Also, the Health and Human Services Administration ( www.hhs.gov/  ) site contains excellent resource links. You will find listings for doctors and specialists, from A-Z at ( www.ni-cor.com/medical ) .

5. HIV/AIDS / Hep C Services: An individual who is known to be infected with the HIV virus or who has been diagnosed with AIDS can find an assortment of services by calling the HIV/AIDS Treatment Center Information Service at 1-800-448-0440 or the individuals state department of health. The Centers for Disease Control hotline at 1-800-342-2437 ( www.cdc.gov  ), and the Access Project ( www.aidsinfonyc.org/adap  ) maintain useful sites for HIV/AIDS individuals who need assistance accessing treatment and prescription medications. Hep C Alert has numerous information and support documents and listings at ( www.hep-c-alert.org/  ).

6. Prescriptions: An individual may need ongoing medications to treat chronic medical or mental health conditions. Persons who are indigent should be directed to their local community clinics or public health hospitals to fill prescriptions. If the person qualifies for SSA benefits, Medicaid will cover medical and prescription care. Refer the individual to their local SSA office to apply. Useful websites include: ( www.medicare.gov  ), and ( www.needymeds.com/  ).

7. Dental: National networks of dentists and hygienists who offer care to under-served populations may be found at Clinicians National Forum website ( www.cnf.org/  ).

8. Mental Health: Contact a local Mental Health/Mental Retardation agency to refer individuals for care. Contact the National Alliance of the Mentally Ill whose staff can provide a list of MH resources for the individual at 1-800-950-6264 or ( www.nami.org/  ).

9. Substance Abuse/Aftercare/Maintenance: considering that the individual has a history of alcohol or drug abuse, a referral to local Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, or similar support groups may be made. Check with the individuals treatment center Case Manager to ascertain if there is a court order for aftercare as a condition of release. Many communities have specific programs and services for the chemically addicted, and the individual should be instructed to pursue these services. Information and referral services are available through the National Clearing House for Alcohol and Drug Information at 1-800-729-6686 ( www.samhsa.gov/  ).

10. Social/Community Supports: Various support groups for individuals may be available to them in their home communities. Contact a local United Way agency ( www.unitedway.org  ) or a local mental health association for information and referral services. Encourage the individual to contact a local church, temple, or mosque for assistance.

11. Legal Aid (civil/family/child custody): Many communities have civil legal aid services available (sliding scale fees or networks of pro bono attorneys). Refer the individual to their local telephone directory which may list these services.

12. Income Sources: Direct the individual to their state/local employment or work force office for assistance. If an individual received Social Security benefits in the past, or you suspect that they are incapable of securing or sustaining employment, call the Social Security Administration ( www.ssa.gov/ ) at 1-800-772-1213 for benefits application and office locations. If needed, refer the individual to their local county welfare office for public assistance.

13. Vocational Services: Refer the individual to their local employment/rehabilitation commissions for job placement and training services. Several social service agencies in the individuals release community may sponsor ex-drinkers/addicts in job training and placement programs. Local United Way agencies, like the Salvation Army (national office 1-703-684-5500 or ( www.salvationarmy.org/  ), may be helpful. The U.S. Department of Labor is another contact for vocational assistance (1-877-872-5627 or ( www.dol.gov/ )

14. US Veterans: An individual who was in the uniformed services may be eligible for a host of rehabilitation, housing, and other services through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Call 1-800-827-1000 or visit their site at ( www.va.gov/  ) to establish eligibility, identify local facilities, or to enroll in programming.

15. Sex Offenders: Sex Addicts Anonymous can be reached at 1-800-477-8191, or visit their web site at               ( www.sexaa.org/  ). There are multiple agency links on this site.

16. Domestic Violence: A national hotline, 1-800-799-7233, is available to provide info/referral services to individuals who have been victims of domestic violence.

17. Seniors: An assortment of services for the aged can be accessed through state offices of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) which can be accessed through ( www.aarp.org/  ) . The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aged at ( www.aahsa.org/  ) has numerous community links.

 

Vocational Rehabilitation Offices, (i.e. Voc Rehab, VR, RSA, D.E.S.) Listed in Alphabetical Order State by State

ALABAMA | ALASKA | ARIZONA | ARKANSAS | CALIFORNIA |
COLORADO | CONNECTICUT | DELAWARE | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA |
FLORIDA | GEORGIA | HAWAII | IDAHO | ILLINOIS | INDIANA | IOWA |
KANSAS | KENTUCKY | LOUISIANA | MAINE | MARYLAND | MASSACHUSETTS |
MICHIGAN | MINNESOTA | MISSISSIPPI | MISSOURI | MONTANA |
NEBRASKA | NEVADA | NEW HAMPSHIRE | NEW JERSEY | NEW MEXICO | NEW YORK |
NORTH CAROLINA | NORTH DAKOTA| OHIO | OKLAHOMA | OREGON |
PENNSYLVANIA | RHODE ISLAND | SOUTH CAROLINA | SOUTH DAKOTA |
TENNESSEE | TEXAS | UTAH | VERMONT | VIRGINIA |
WASHINGTON | WEST VIRGINIA | WISCONSIN | WYOMING

U.S. Territories

Additional Information

The SBSES is a service of the Office of Disability Employment Policy of the U.S. Department of Labor which provides information, counseling, and referrals about self-employment and small business ownership opportunities for people with disabilities. SBSES, located at the Job Accommodation Network, is available through JAN's toll-free number 1-800-526-7234 V/TTY.

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