Question
How can we guarantee a shelter/time-out, outside a hospital setting?
Problem description
In certain situations it is recommended and necessary that the client can leave his own environment for a short period. We have little or no alternatives to hospital in these cases
Impact - effect
During a hospital admission the interventions at home by the network are put “on hold” for a while (psychological/psychiatric ambulatory interventions, activation – if feasible – regarding leisure and work).
To do
In Lille, the concept of “Therapeutic Family shelters” has been introduced already in 2000, as an alternative to hospital, less radical or drastic than a hospitalisation. The ambulatory interventions are not interrupted, the client can stay in a warm, homely atmosphere. However, working with these shelters requires coaching of the families and a clear framework (contractually determined) regarding availability, visit procedures, follow-up and evaluation
Hyperlink
Theme
Continuing care pathway
Topic
which activities, how (modalities), an continuing care pathway programme
Reference - contact
Hilde Van der Hasselt
Mobile team
2B
Project
Halle-Vilvoorde
Intership abroad - place
Lille
Date
September 2013