Waveland Press - William Crimando, T. F. Riggar

Counselors often refer their clients to particular human-services agencies to deal with specific problems outside their organization’s area of expertise. How do they find out which outside agencies can help their clients? What limitations exist? What new helping organizations have been developed and programmed, and what existing programs have been enhanced? What has new legislation funded? This comprehensive and authoritative volume provides the answers human-service professionals need to assist and guide their clients. Written by credentialed practitioners, the book provides detailed explanations and descriptions of the most prominent and beneficial human-service agencies. Also included is information on agency personnel, as well as specific organizational certifications, licensing, and accreditation.

This indispensable guide is suitable for use in courses covering the types of human services that exist in every community, and as a follow-up or adjunct to case management courses. It is also an invaluable aid to professional counselors for investigating agencies and/or service(s) for client referral.

“Overall, the Second Edition is outstanding! The material is well organized, easy to read, and timely. My students will enjoy reading this book next semester.” — Bash Kamara, Coppin State University

“Excellent concept. Students who have no background in the maze of human service organization(s) will find it useful. I am strongly considering it for adoption.” — David Naylor, Charleston Southern University

“Well-written, student-oriented, and well-rounded information on community resources.” — Charles Palmer, Mississippi State University

“The book addresses a very real need: How does the professional, as well as the student, become familiar with all of the agencies and other professionals that a potential client will need?” — Willie L. Elliott, Northern Kentucky University

“This book brings together issues that are foundational to the services provided clients by rehabilitation counselors. The text will help to provide my masters students with a step-by-step guide as well as a great foundation for finding the resources they will need in the future.” — Chyrle Cantrell, Langston University

“I found this edition to be much more concise while still covering the key resources in adequate depth.” — Jackie Hubka, Clackamas Community College

“This new edition continues to be required reading for all human service professionals who seek to assist and guide their clients and consumers. This work allows counselors in all areas to look outside their specific fields to enlist the expertise and resources of professionals in other specialties so that the whole individual might be addressed and aided.” — Dennis R. Maki, University of Iowa

Section I. INTRODUCTION
1. Overview (T. F. Riggar)
2. Case Management Implications (William Crimando)

Section II. HEALTH AND DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES
3. Medical Providers (Thomas D. Upton)
4. Home-Based Rehabilitation (H. L. Brostrand)
5. Mental and Behavioral Health Care (David P. Moxley and Michael D. Paul)
6. HIV/AIDS Services (D. Shane Koch and Chris Wilkie)
7. Work-Hardening Programs (V. Robert May III)
8. Speech Pathology and Audiology (Kenneth O. Simpson and Jill Anderson)

Section III. REHABILITATION AND VOCATIONAL SERVICES
9. Vocational Rehabilitation (Carl R. Flowers)
10. Community Rehabilitation Programs/Supported Employment (Karen Barrett and Jewell Jones)
11. Forensic Rehabilitation (Rodney Isom)
12. Assistive Technology Services (Frank D. Puckett)
13. Alcohol-Drug Treatment Programs (Susan Harrington Godley, Mark D. Godley, and Russell J. Hagen)
14. Peer Self-Help Groups (John J. Benshoff)
15. Social Security Disability Insurance/Supplemental Security Income (Blanca B. Robles and Irmo Marini)

Section IV. LEGAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES
16. Civil Rights and Equal Employment/American with Disabilities Act (Cheryl L. Anderson)
17. Advocacy and Guardianship (David P. Moxley and Michael D. Paul)
18. Client Assistance Programs and Protection and Advocacy Services (Charlene J. Blankenship)
19. Children and Family Services (Ruth Anne Rehfeldt)
20. Women's Centers (Laura Dreuth Zeman)
21. Family Planning (Ilana Lehmann)
22. Public Aid/Assistance Programs (Saliwe M. Kawewe and Ortrude N. Moyo)

Section V. EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES
23. Career and Technical Education (Clora Mae Baker and John S. Washburn)
24. Adult Education (Bridget A. Hollis)
25. Special Education (Debra A. Harley and Kristine Jolivette)
26. Centers for Independent Living (Robert F. Kilbury, Barbara J. Stotlar, and John M. Eckert)
27. Public/Specialized Transportation (Nancy K. Zemaitis)
28. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Celia Williamson)
29. Community Service Organizations (M. J. Schmidt)