Last week in our Social Work forum, members engaged in dynamic discussions around innovative practices and practical challenges in the field. The conversation on designing community-based care hubs drew significant attention, highlighting the importance of local solutions in service delivery. Members also shared strategies for creating effective relapse prevention plans and discussed the nuances of eviction prevention. Additionally, the exchange on optimizing drop-in hours sparked ideas for enhancing client accessibility.
This Weekβs Hot Topics
Co-designing a neighborhood care hub
This discussion focuses on collaboratively creating community care centers. Itβs a valuable conversation about integrating local insights into service design. Read more here
Pocket relapse plan that sticks
Members are sharing practical tips for crafting relapse plans that are both effective and easy for clients to use. Read more here
CEUs that strengthen eviction prevention practice
Explore how continuing education units (CEUs) can enhance skills in preventing evictions, a critical issue for maintaining housing stability. Read more here
Drop-in hours: what works for you
Join the conversation on optimizing drop-in hours to improve client engagement and accessibility. Read more here
Whatβs your go-to ADA accommodation tracker
A practical exchange on the best tools for tracking ADA accommodations, essential for compliance and client support. Read more here
Client-centered intakes under tight timelines
Discuss strategies to maintain client-centered approaches even when facing time constraints during intakes. Read more here
MOON notice timing β 36 hours or discharge
Hereβs a debate on the optimal timing for issuing MOON notices, balancing regulation adherence with patient care. Read more here
Relapse prevention wins this week
Celebrate and learn from recent successes in relapse prevention shared by fellow social workers. Read more here
Thanks for being a part of our community. Keep sharing your experiences and supporting each other in this vital work.
In our outpatient team, we add one ultraβspecific βifβthenβ line to every relapse plan β βIf the craving hits after the 5 p.m. bus, I text Carlos and take the longer route by the parkβ β and rehearse it like a fire drill; itβs boosted followβthrough and kept lapses short. Small caveat: it only sticks when peers coβlead the practice, otherwise it feels like homework.
Whatβs worked for my folks is a tiny βafter-hoursβ plan tied to a community spot thatβs open past 6 β , plans that say βcall someoneβ but no number saved always flop. Building on @Guideβs if-then idea, we use: βIf urge hits after work, walk to J&L Market, buy tea, text Ana, start a 10-minute urge-surfing timer.β Small caveat: not everyone wants the same spot, so we map two options within a 5-minute walk.