I N T A K E
The Intake Unit is often the first introduction to SAAF for a person with AIDS or HIV illness. In comprehensive one-to-one interviews, trained staff clinicians help each potential client assess his or her service. needs, learn about the SAAF programs best able to meet those needs, and develop a referral plan to various SAAF services and services provided elsewhere.
Each intake interview covers client needs for physical and emotional support, medical and mental health history, drug and alcohol use history, employment and financial status, housing status, family background, sexual history, and leisure-time interests. In addition to gathering information, the interview serves as an important intervention in its own right, providing time for a person with HIV or AIDS to receive support, assess their- situation and learn about resources available to them.
In order to become a client in the Centralized Case Management Services division of SAAF, you must:
The intake interviews last from ninety minutes to two hours and usually take place at SAAF. If necessary, they can be conducted in the client's home, hospital rooms, or other private settings, The Intake Unit has Spanish speaking capabilities and includes clinical professionals who are trained to identify, support, and refer clients with psychological, substance use, and support issues.