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Case ([personal profile] case) wrote in [community profile] fandomsecrets2012-11-21 06:36 pm

[ SECRET POST #2150 ]


⌈ Secret Post #2150 ⌋

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(Anonymous) 2012-11-22 03:29 am (UTC)(link)
We don't directly deal with that, but we have partner organisations that do. People with mental disabilities/impairments or a history of substance abuse go through treatment programmes, which aren't really all that helpful. Once they do, they may qualify for our housing programme. People with severe mental problems tend to do better long term because they often have home care assistance of some sort. The managing directors of all the partnered programmes work closely together and it's common for everyone to be focussed on a small group of clients at once. I'm the first to admit that it isn't a perfect system, but it does work. I've been with this organisation since 2001 and have personally helped to house 46 clients (sometimes with families but most not) and my organisation has helped 1183 clients (again, some with families, some not) since 2000. Of the 46 I helped to house, only one has lost eligibility and another client who had a long wait before them was housed much quicker than expected.
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[personal profile] insanenoodlyguy 2012-11-22 03:45 am (UTC)(link)
So what about the people in the midst of the program? Is that one of the partner organizations purview?

(Anonymous) 2012-11-22 03:58 am (UTC)(link)
Yes. Many of the treatment programmes are in-hospital, but those that aren't provide temporary housing to all of their clients. One of the partner oraganisations also provides temporary housing for clients who have been deemed eligible and are waiting for permanent housing. One of the branches of my organisation is responsible for building the housing and it's designated as either temporary or permanent. In the case of those who have gone through treatment programmes, they are subject to home visits no more than twice a year for five years unless there is a problem with the visit, such as a client who was treated for substance abuse is using again. The client I had who lost eligibility lost it for that reason and it's a long process. He was offered many options including another in-hospital treatment programme. He refused treatment and kept using for six months, so we had to relocate him.
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[personal profile] insanenoodlyguy 2012-11-22 04:05 am (UTC)(link)
Unfortunate. Still, it sounds like noble work you do. Please carry on actually being useful, awesome Shelter Anon. Know it's appreciated. You folks don't get told that enough.

(Anonymous) 2012-11-22 04:56 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you! There are a great many of us who try. I just wish we could do more, but I know screaming about what is right and what is wrong on the internet isn't what changes things.
~Shelter Anon (I think I'm going to use that from now on *g*)
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[personal profile] insanenoodlyguy 2012-11-22 05:15 am (UTC)(link)
Not sure how often it'll apply, but feel free!

I find it hilarious amidst all the wank and trolling, there's this little section of discussion regarding actual helpful social contribution.

(Anonymous) 2012-11-22 05:28 am (UTC)(link)
Discussions like this are why I love F!S and the internet in general.