BUILD CAREGIVING SKILLS
Practice VI

Working with the Mental Health System in your Community

Instructions: On a scale of 1-10, assess your current level of skill at the safety practice described in each statement. Type the number into the box next to each statement.
I have developed a positive working relationship with my relative's treatment team I know how to interact effectively with law enforcement professionals should the need arise I have banded together with other families who are faced with similar issues to get our needs met (i.e. creating a support group, talking to your legislators about your issues, educating the staff in the emergency room)? I have joined advocacy groups to educate the broader public about mental illnesses << • Back • Next • >>	To check in with your family team, ask them the following questions: On a scale from 0 to 10 how closely connected are we with the mental health system in our community? In what ways has not being sufficiently connected been a problem for us? What do we think will happen if we don't make a change? What would be the advantage of having stronger links to the mental health system? If we scored a 10 what would that look like? What makes us think that we can be successful at developing a stronger connection with the system?