A 60-year-old male with severe mental illness living in supportive housing, who spent many years living in a state psychiatric facility, is referred to a social worker in a community support program. The social worker should FIRST:
a) Assess the extent to which the client has integrated into community life
b) Assist the client in developing relationships in the community
c) Connect the client with a local faith community
d) Assist the client in becoming a peer mentor
Answer: A
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