Case Study: Client Takeysha Sommerville

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Social Services: On 11/28/2016, client Takeysha Sommerville met with assigned Case Manager for Intake and Initial Independent Living Plan (ILP). Client is 37 years old African American female. Client has a 10 year old daughter named Arnasia and a 9 month old daughter named Danita. Case Manager asked client how and why she became homeless. Client stated that she was renting an apartment in North Carolina for about 3 years. Client stated that she moved back to NYC to be closed to her mother; however her mother’s partner and she got into a physical altercation that sent her the emergency room. Case Manager asked client if she feels safe, client stated yes. Case Manager asked client if she has an active order protection, client stated yes. Case …show more content…
Client stated that she is not aware where her children receive medical services. Client stated that the children foster mother is in charge of her children medical care at the moment. Case Manager asked client where she receives medical services. Client stated that at the moment she receives medical services from Bronx Lebanon. Case Manager asked client if anyone in her household has any medical condition, client stated no. Client explained to client that all resident are expected to submit medical documentation (physical and immunization). Client stated that she will contact her children’s foster mother and request their medical records. Client was informed that she is expected submit documentation by 12/13/2016. Client agreed.

Mental Health: Client stated that she has been diagnosed with depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder. Client stated that she is currently taking Lithium 300mg and Trizadone 150mg. Client stated that she is attending to weekly counseling. Client also stated that she meets with her psychiatric on a monthly basis. Client received mental health services from Bronx Lebanon.

Substance Abuse/Alcohol: Client stated that she is attending a substance abuse program at Bronx Lebanon. Client stated that she has been in recovery for 2 months.

Legal: Client’s has not criminal issues; however client has a custody case open and active at family court due to her active ACS case. Client’s
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Client was informed that she is to maintain her unit in a clean, hazardous free condition. Case Manager explained to client that if she failed to abide to any health and safety rules of the facility a warning will be issued for non-compliance. Client was also informed was informed that fire drills are conducted monthly and that she is expected to participate. Client was informed that if she failed to participate in fire drills ACS will be called. Client was explained that all children under the age of 2 are expected to sleep in the crib assigned to the unit and it should place under the sign posted in the unit. Client

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