Post on 17-Jan-2016
Practical Matters
Jean Rowe, LCSW, OSW-C, CJT
Getting the Help You Need: Where to Start
o There is no rule book
o There are a whole host of resourceso You won’t need them all o They won’t all apply to you.
oYou don’t have to conquer Rome in a day
Work
Finances
Insurance
Daily Living
IdentityRelationship
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Building YourCustomizedToolKit
Practical Matter: Taking Time Away from Work
Tool: Know the HR policy of your employer
Tool: Creatively think about ways to keep working if needed
Tool: Educate yourself about FMLA http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/benefits-leave/fmla.htm
Practical Matter: Insurance
Tool: Case Managers
Tool: Co-Pay Assistance
Tool: State Insurance Departments
Practical Matter: Daily Living
Tool: Friends with Gifts
Tool: Family
Tool: Social Network
Practical Matter: Financial
Tool: Co-Pay Assistance
Tool: United Way 2-1-1
Tool: Financial Counselors
Practical Matter: Relationships
Tool: Communication
Tool: Flexibility
Tool: Acceptance
Practical Matter: Identity
Tool: Other YBCS
Tool: Support Groups
Tool: Counseling
YSC Resources
Tool: SurvivorLink
Tool: F2F Groups
Tool: Navigators