Referral: |
| Elm
Brook Place is open to anyone with a history of mental
illness as long as they are able to be safe and appropriate
in the community. Referrals can be made by DMH workers,
therapists, psychiatrists, social workers, or self-referral.
There is no fee or need for insurance billing to become
a member. We are funded by the Mass. Department of Mental
Health. There are no time limitations for membership. |
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arrange for intake and orientation, please contact our
intake coordinator at (781) 687-0993 x20, or director
at x15. |
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| Intake and Orientation: |
| Members
who are referred to Elm Brook Place (EBP) are asked to
come in for a formal intake meeting. New members are first
given a tour of our program by an EBP member. They are
introduced to members and staff from each unit and given
a quick overview of jobs each unit is responsible for.
After their tour, they will meet with the Intake Coordinator
to familiarize with the clubhouse model, and to discuss
the supports and services EBP has to offer. An initial
goal plan is co-formulated with members where any immediate
areas of need are addressed including housing, health
insurance and other entitlements. At the conclusion of
the intake meeting we will schedule orientation. EBP does
a 3 day orientation where we ask new members to spend
1 day in each work unit. This is done so that new members
are able to: |
- Have
hands on experience within each unit to experience
the variety of work available during the work-ordered
day.
- Are
able to meet members of each work unit - easier to
meet folks in smaller groups as our membership is
quite large!
- Are
able to personally meet each of our staff and eventually
choose a staff advocate.
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| After
the completion of orientation, goals are incorporated
into each member's plan for employment, education, utilization
of the work-ordered day and wellness. |
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