Which core function involves assisting the client in utilizing the support system and community resources available?

Which core function involves assisting the client in utilizing the support system and community resources available?

• A. Referral
• B. Record Keeping
• C. Intake
• D. Treatment Planning

Answer: (A)

Referral means helping the client connect to the support system and community resources available. In practice this involves assessing what additional services the client needs beyond counseling—such as housing assistance, transportation, employment support, medical or mental health care, legal aid, and peer or social services—and then identifying appropriate resources. The counselor explains options, obtains consent to share information when needed, and coordinates with outside providers to initiate access. Follow-up checks ensure the client engages with the services and that any barriers are addressed, supporting continuity of care and smoother progress in recovery. Record keeping is about documenting services and progress. Intake is the initial evaluation of needs, strengths, and concerns. Treatment planning involves creating and updating a plan with specific goals and steps.

Referral means helping the client connect to the support system and community resources available. In practice this involves assessing what additional services the client needs beyond counseling—such as housing assistance, transportation, employment support, medical or mental health care, legal aid, and peer or social services—and then identifying appropriate resources. The counselor explains options, obtains consent to share information when needed, and coordinates with outside providers to initiate access. Follow-up checks ensure the client engages with the services and that any barriers are addressed, supporting continuity of care and smoother progress in recovery.

Record keeping is about documenting services and progress. Intake is the initial evaluation of needs, strengths, and concerns. Treatment planning involves creating and updating a plan with specific goals and steps.