Reference no: EM133744684
Assignment:
Look into the Behavioral Health Services and explore how they are working to solve, mitigate, or support families dealing with the chosen stressor: Death of a spouse/parent
Behavioral Health Services
Research the Organization
Conduct research on the organization to gather the following information:
Services Provided:
What services does the organization offer?
How many families or individuals are affected by the specific problem or stressor this organization addresses?
Requirements for Services:
What are the eligibility criteria to receive services?
Costs of Services:
What are the costs associated with the services?
Time Limits on Services:
Is there a time limit on the services provided?
Service Providers:
Who provides the services? (e.g., therapists, doctors, substance abuse counselors)
Funding Sources:
How are the services funded? (e.g., taxpayers, donations, grants)
Waiting List:
Is there a waiting list to receive services? If so, how long is it?
Confidentiality:
Are the services confidential, or can information be shared with the public or law enforcement?
Volunteer Opportunities:
Does the organization offer volunteer opportunities?
You can gather this information by calling the organization, visiting their website, or during a personal visit. Explain that you are conducting research for a school project.
Visit the Organization
Visit the organization and gather the following details:
Operational Details:
Find out the hours of operation and current address.
Observations:
Pay attention to your surroundings, including flyers, the area around the building, neighborhood, posters, setup, etc.
Answer the following questions:
What is your first impression of the place?
Is it a welcoming environment? Why or why not?
If there are people waiting for services, what impression do they give you? Consider their social backgrounds, gender, social class, ages, etc.
Overall, if you were in need of this organization's services, would you be willing to ask for help? Why or why not?