REFERRAL PROCEDURES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH STAFF
1. Factors to consider for an individual’s appropriateness as a referral to the Compeer Program:
- willingness to be matched with a Compeer volunteer. (a referred individual should be informed about Compeer Program guidelines before meeting a volunteer)
- need for the kind of social interaction a volunteer friendship provides
- Referrals of “difficult cases” should first be discussed with a Compeer staff member to ascertain appropriateness and to determine the type of volunteer best suited for the match
- Information judged too sensitive to disclose on the referral form can be discussed with Compeer staff at this point
2. Referral forms should be filled out carefully and completely.
- All information requested is essential to facilitate the matching process and is, of course, confidential. Referral forms are available from the Compeer Office
- Positively reflecting the referred individual’s personality, as well as demonstrating a need and desire for a volunteer, can enhance a client’s chance of being matched
- Pertinent information, both psychiatric and medical, should always be disclosed - either on the referral form or in conversation with a Compeer Volunteer Director
Operation Dignity will resume in the spring! Please call (716)372-0208 for more information on how you can help.
Attention Teens! No One Way teen support group will be meeting every Friday from 3pm-6pm. Please call (716) 372-0208 to learn more.
GED Classes Mondays and Wednesdays 9am - 12pm. All are welcome.
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