Community Resources

by Crimando, William; Riggar, T. F.

• ISBN13: 9781577663775
• ISBN10: 1577663772
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781577669685
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-01-18
• Publisher: Waveland Pr Inc
• More Book Details

About This Book

Community Resources: A Guide for Human Service Workers

ISBN: 9781577663775

Community Resources: A Guide for Human Service Workers is a comprehensive textbook designed to assist human service professionals in identifying and utilizing community resources effectively. Written by William Crimando and T. F. Riggar, this book has been a valuable resource for over two decades.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by human service workers, including counselors, social workers, and other professionals in the field of social services. It is also beneficial for students in human services programs who need to understand the various community resources available to their clients.

History and Editions

The second edition of Community Resources was published in 2005. This edition provides detailed explanations and descriptions of the most prominent and beneficial human-service agencies. It includes information on agency personnel, specific organizational certifications, licensing, or accreditation, making it an invaluable aid for professional counselors investigating agencies and services for client referral.

Author and Other Works

William Crimando and T. F. Riggar are the authors of Community Resources: A Guide for Human Service Workers. Both authors are credentialed practitioners in the field of human services, bringing their expertise to the text. This book is part of Waveland Press's collection of educational resources, which includes other titles such as *Bibb, Rose's Story,* Revised Edition, and *Therapeutic Recreation: A Practical Approach,* Fourth Edition.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book provides detailed explanations and descriptions of the most prominent and beneficial human-service agencies.
• Agency Information: Includes information on agency personnel, specific organizational certifications, licensing, or accreditation.
• Practical Approach: Designed to help human service professionals find and utilize community resources effectively for their clients.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-10: 1577663772, ISBN-13: 9781577663775
• eBook: Available through various digital platforms (ISBNs not specified)
• Pre-Owned Paperback: Available through retailers like Walmart (ISBN-10: 1577663772, ISBN-13: 9781577663775)

Publication Details

• Publisher: Waveland Press
• Publication Date: January 2005
• Number of Pages: 367 pages
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• The book is available in both paperback and eBook formats. While specific eBook ISBNs are not listed, it is available through various digital platforms.

Related ISBNs:

• 9781577663775 (Paperback)
• 1577663772 (Paperback)
• 9781577666622 (Bibb, Rose's Story, Revised Edition)
• 9781577666448 (Therapeutic Recreation: A Practical Approach, Fourth Edition)

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Community Resources: A Guide for Human Service Workers, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	vii
Section I: Introduction	1	(18)
1 Overview	3	(5)
T.F. Riggar
2 Case Management Implications	8	(11)
William Crimando
Section II: Health and Diagnostic Services	19	(76)
3 Medical Providers	21	(8)
Thomas D. Upton
4 Home-Based Rehabilitation	29	(11)
H.L. Brostrand
5 Mental and Behavioral Health Care	40	(17)
David P. Moxley & Michael D. Paul
6 HIV/AIDS Services	57	(13)
D. Shane Koch & Chris Wilkie
7 Work-Hardening Programs	70	(15)
V. Robert May III
8 Speech Pathology and Audiology	85	(10)
Kenneth O. Simpson & Jill Anderson
Section III: Rehabilitation and Vocational Services	95	(90)
9 Vocational Rehabilitation	97	(13)
Carl R. Flowers
10 Community Rehabilitation Programs/Supported Employment	110	(12)
Karen Barrett & Jewell Jones
11 Forensic Rehabilitation	122	(10)
Rodney Isom
12 Assistive Technology Services	132	(12)
Frank D. Puckett
13 Alcohol-Drug Treatment Programs	144	(14)
Susan Harrington Godley, Mark D. Godley, & Russell J. Hagen
14 Peer Self-Help Groups	158	(11)
John J. Benshoff
15 Social Security Disability Insurance/ Supplemental Security Income	169	(16)
Blanca B. Robles & Irmo Marini
Section IV: Legal and Social Services	185	(82)
16 Civil Rights and Equal Employment/Americans with Disabilities Act	187	(13)
Cheryl L. Anderson
17 Advocacy and Guardianship	200	(18)
David P. Moxley & Michael D. Paul
18 Client Assistance Programs and Protection and Advocacy Services	218	(7)
Charlene J. Blankenship
19 Children and Family Services	225	(10)
Ruth Anne Rehfeldt
20 Women's Centers	235	(9)
Laura Dreuth Zeman
21 Family Planning	244	(9)
Ilana Lehmann
22 Public Aid/Assistance Programs	253	(14)
Saliwe M. Kawewe & Otrude N. Moyo
Section V: Education and Human Services	267	(84)
23 Career and Technical Education	269	(8)
Clora Mae Baker & John S. Washburn
24 Adult Education	277	(13)
Bridget A. Hollis
25 Special Education	290	(14)
Debra A. Harley & Kristine Jolivette
26 Centers for Independent Living	304	(11)
Robert F. Kilbury, Barbara J. Stotlar, & John M. Eckert
27 Public/Specialized Transportation	315	(13)
Nancy K. Zemaitis
28 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development	328	(13)
Celia Williamson
29 Community Service Organizations	341	(10)
M.J. Schmidt
Contributors	351	(4)
Index	355