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13 <br />are victims of domestic violence. In some cases, this has been the norm in the <br />household for an extended period of time, and it has been determined that <br />professional help is needed to assist in dealing with the issues surrounding the <br />problem. There is a need to refer to professional organizations for counseling. <br />b. Provision: DAYMARK Recovery Services, United Family Services, and <br />Cabarrus Victims Assistance Network (CVAN) provide the provision of <br />counseling services. These agencies deal with personal and family <br />counseling. <br />c. Location: Both service delivery sites are in relatively close proximity to <br />DSS. DAYMARK Recovery Services is in the same human service complex <br />and United Family Services is only a few miles away in Concord. CVAN is <br />located in the county in a secured location and initially accessed by the <br />recipient. The Work First social worker works with the recipient to assure <br />appropriate services are accessed. <br />8. Individual and Family Adjustment <br />a. Description: In some instances, there may be occasion to refer a Work First <br />recipient for a more in-depth provision of services by accessing Individual and <br />Family Adjustment Services. There may be obstacles or barriers in the home <br />that require the expertise of social workers that deal with these kinds of issues. <br />These issues can include household management, consumer affairs, family life, <br />alcoholism, drug addiction, mental retardation, emotional disturbances, and <br />school-related problems. <br />b. Provision: For the most part, provision of these types of services will be <br />provided by the Work First social worker. In situations where there are <br />emotional disturbances or possible mental illness issues, recipients will be <br />referred to DAYMARK Recovery Services. <br />c. Location: Normally, services would be provided in the DSS office, with <br />referral to other agencies. <br />9. Day Care for Adults <br />a. Description: Just as in the description for "hi Home Aides", the population is <br />getting older, and in some instances the primary barrier to work could be the <br />need to stay with an older family member who resides with the Work First <br />recipient. Adult Day Care is an excellent service to relieve caregiver stress. It <br />has been used in Cabarrus County for a number of years to allow families to <br />work, and the Work First population is increasingly beginning to mirror the <br />general population in the County. <br />b. Provision: This service would be provided at a certified adult day care center <br />in the county. <br />c. Location: Presently Coltrane LIFE Center in Concord is the only certified <br />adult day care center in the county. <br />0. Counseling and Problem Solving: <br />a. Description: This is a supportive service provided by the Work First social <br />workers to assist recipients in the movement toward independence. It consists <br />I' '' <br />