Case Study Homelessness

CASE STUDY The variables of interest are the depression and case management along with peer support from a client who successfully graduated from the program. During the group discussion the depression was the topic I chose for the clients, in which all agreed that they had not been applying themselves to the program as agreed due to dealing with depression for various reasons. The ladies all expressed that they did want to stay in the program and feared becoming homeless or incarcerated again. According to (National Health Care for the Homeless Council 2013), “Individuals without stable housing are already at greater risk for incarceration than the general population.” While the clients all currently have a clinical therapy social worker
During the initial clinical therapy session each client was given a beck depression inventory scale to complete. I averaged the scores and submitted the scores scale on the Beck Depression scale using the BB1 single systems design. The scale starts off showing the women on the verge of experiencing moderate depression. “Homeless women comprise significant portion of the homeless population and may encounter multiple life stressors including mental illness, substance abuse, and trauma”( Ponce, Lawless, & Rowe, 2014).The clients were given a total of eight weeks to find a job if needed and improve their behavior in order to continue in the program. The reason for the time frame of eight weeks was due to the program only being a yearlong. By the time that the women enter this program they should be motivated to move efficiently and improve rapidly. Prior to entering this program the women have already completed a program through a halfway house such as Angela’s house as a requirement to enter this program and prove their dedication to making an overall change. Shortly after a case manager was assigned to each client and given a competency-based assessment to complete with the client to address any personal issues that may be causing the client to experience depression. The case manager worked with the clients alone for the first four weeks. During the second four weeks of the study a graduate of the program was brought in as an intern training for her LCDC. The intern will begin foundation classes weekly for the next month, by giving her own experience in the program and providing resources for the clients. This helps empower the women so that they are able to take better control of their lives. The clients are encouraged to ask for help any time and reminded of the mission of Brigid's