Road Blocks
you need a ride to your appointment, name three ways to get there
call a family member, a friend, set something up with county ahead of time, bus, ride share, etc
you got into a fight with your friend, and it is bothersome to you
give some space to the situation, do something to clear your head, listen to some music, go for a walk
then talk it over with them
SSI is not enough money in a month
check into other sources of assistance for housing, GA, food stamps, etc...
your CCM isn't available and you need help
call another CCM, reach out to ACT team, ARHMS worker, or WIT team member
What is one of the biggest reasons individuals are back in the hospital
they stop taking their medications
your friend says you stay with them any longer, now what...
check with CCM, housing authority, ask some healthy friends for their suggestions
you can't keep your commitment to help out
let them know asap, try to find someone to take your place, try sharing the commitment with someone else
do not blow it off
Disability is not enough money, can i still work?
Yes, up to a certain dollar amount ...check with your disability source
Your sponsor is unavailable and you need someone to talk to that understands your situation
someone else from your support group, a positive friend, a amily member
Anxious about getting a job, who do I call
ask about a job coach, vocational coach/counselor
borrow a phone to call CCM, ask a family member for help, wait till the next month
you're hanging out with friends and some not so favorable others so up...
there isn't anything to eat!
make some granola, a salad out of misc vegs..go to the food shelf, look up places with free meals or food drops
you are feeling overwhelmed and don't have anyone to talk to
call support group or program
call a crisis line
use a distraction activity, listen to some upbeat music.
My goal is to move out of state, can i do that?
yes, once your commitment is over and with approval of the courts if needed
your provider called and rescheduled your appointment, and your prescription is running out
call them back about your medications
have your pharmacy call them
People are telling you that you don't need your medicine
talk to your provider about this
you fell and hurt your knee and wrist, making it difficult to walk and do things
go to urgent care, call and see if you can get into see your family medicine provider, go to the ER
you're going out to dinner and find out the restaurant is too expensive
ask if you can find a different place to go
see if you go earlier if they have specials
invite them over for take out
What is an activity that will keep me from being boring bored and losing focus
(open ended)
you are having cravings and don't remember what to do
make a list or have some cues, have some hobbies, eat some sour or sweet candy
you are at a party and they are bring out liquor and drugs...
have an excuse to leave, go to the party with a sober friend for support,
call your support if needed afterwards
there isn't anything do!!!
check out the park, the library, a museum, watch a movie, do some art, learn a craft.....
you forgot your appointment with your provider...
call and talk to them, to talk your therapist, keep taking your meds....
What do i do with my life...
explore different jobs, industries, do an interest inventory, check out a job fair, go to the work force center