Case Manager?

[SkellyII]

While we initially made progress, my  16yrold BPD daughter has regressed over the last few months. 
Some of it due to her not taking meds when she's with her bi-polar mother, a lot of it due to a change in therapists.
I just fired the therapist, and we're starting with a new, more experienced one next week. The last few months have been extremely stressful, and on the advice of the nurse-practitioner that's been handling her meds, it was suggested that I get a Case Manager to help out.

I'm not quite sure, what that brings to the table. Has anyone here used those services? I'm in the states if that makes a difference.


Thanks!

Our objective is to better understand the struggles our child faces and to learn the skills to improve our relationship and provide a supportive environment and also improve on our own emotional responses, attitudes and effectiveness as a family leaders

[Panda39]

I've not used a Case Manager, but work in a Hospital where we employ them. Typically they can help coordinate care and services and insurance... .at least in the medical world.  I would assume it would be much the same with mental health services.

So say your a 78 year old lady who fell and broke a hip, your admitted to the hospital and stabilized, but you can't go home on your own so the Case Manager would help arrange a skilled nursing facility, and doctor at that facility for you or the Case Manager might arrange home care for you and help with coordination of your medications. Help with the services you need to get better.

In terms of mental health I would think a Case Manager could help coordinate services like inpatient therapy, outpatient services, the Therapist, Group Therapy, Psychiatrist and coordination of Medication.

Maybe ask the Nurse Practitioner who she has in mind and give them a call and ask them what they do and how they think they could help in your situation.  I would also ask if there is a fee for these services.

Good Luck,
Panda39