A homeless mentally ill client
Henry is a 34-year-old father of three children and married for the last 10 years. He has a mortgage and other living expenses related to maintaining a family environment. He has had difficulty finding employment because of chronic alcoholism and marijuana use. The bank has foreclosed on his mortgage, and he is now homeless. During the last year, Henry has become despondent and delusional.
What resources would be available for a homeless mentally ill client without healthcare insurance or financial resources to meet basic needs?
What are the barriers to providing care for the homeless individual with mental illness?
What is the coordinating role of the psychiatric nurse case manager in the discharge planning phase of care for Henry? (Hint: refer to