LPS MENTAL HEALTH CONSERVATORSHIP
  • LPS CONSERVATORSHIPS FOR THE GRAVELY DISABLED
    • ABOUT YOURS TRULY
  • LPS Conservatorship Case Law
    • THE ABSOLUTE STATE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS
    • Conservatorship of Isaac O- court report omission and jurisdiction
    • Disparate Treatment- Conservatorship of E.B
    • Conservatorship of KW- hearsay and jury instructions
    • Peremptory Challenges and Conservatorship of Gordon
    • Conservatorship of Sorenson privacy rights and LPS matters
    • Imposition of special disabilities- Conservatorship of Walker
    • Continuing Jurisdiction/Jury Instruction and Conservatorship of McKeown
    • Hearsay and conservatorship of Manton
    • Conservatorship of the Person of S.A.
    • Writ of Habeas Corpus burden of proof
    • Conservatorship of Roulet- burden of proof
    • Special disabilities and due process- Conservatorship of K.G and Donna H.
    • Conservatorship of Davis and Third party assistance
    • Marsden hearings/ due process Conservatorship of David
    • Conservatorship of Torres and admissibility
    • Jury Instruction and Conservatorship of Law
    • Conservatorship of George H- jury instruction
    • Public Conservator's Exclusive Power to Initiate LPS Conservatorship Kaplan v. Superior Court
    • Constitutionality of LPS conservatorship- Conservatorship of Delay
    • Investigation report- Conservatorship of Ivey
    • Conservatorship of Jesse G
    • Grave Disability Standard and Jury trial notice Conservatorship of Benvenuto
    • Conservatorship of Kennebrew vs Conservatorship of Karriker
    • Jury Trial Delays - Conservatorship of Joanne R.
    • Conservatorship of Hofferber- criminal incompetence and LPS
    • "Discretionary abuse" Conservatorship of G.H.
    • In re Elizabeth R- LPS Conserved Parent with a concurrent dependency case
    • Conservatorship of C.O. - Waiver of Jury Trial
    • Conservatorship of Smith and strange behaviour
    • Jury Trials- ​Conservatorship of Jose B
    • Conservatorship of Baber and Double jeopardy and third party evidence >
      • WIP- Conservatorship of Tedesco
      • Conservatorship of Symington (1989)
      • Effective Counsel
      • Faretta and Marsden
      • Exceptions: Third Party Evidence
      • Exclusionary Rule WIP
      • Fifth Amendment Rights
  • LPS Conservatorship Court Overview
    • Public Conservator >
      • Los Angeles Public Guardian
      • CONSERVATORSHIP INVESTIGATION REPORT
      • CAREER >
        • Continuing Education
        • Public Conservator County Numbers '16
        • San Diego Public Conservator '19
      • LPS Conservatorship for Dependent Parents and Minors
    • WHY ARE LPS CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROBATE CONSERVATORSHIPS DIFFERENT
    • Court of Appeals >
      • In re Ben C- Wende Brief no issue writ
    • Trial Court Transcript
    • Conservatorship Legal Documents
    • INITIAL INVOLUNTARY PROCEEDINGS >
      • Grave Disability >
        • Present Grave Disability
      • Venue
      • Conservator's Bond
      • When the Conservatee Goes AWOL
      • Involuntary Commitment
      • Conservatorship Factors
      • Riese Hearing >
        • Riese Hearing
      • Supplemental Security Income/ SSI >
        • Applying for SSI
        • Documents for SSI
        • Process and Appeal
        • Award Letter
        • Rep Payee
        • SSI Amounts 2018/2019
  • For LPS Conservatees
    • RIGHT TO APPEAR IN COURT
    • JUDICIAL REVIEW >
      • WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
    • NOTICE
    • MEDICATION
    • PLAN OF CARE IF DISCHARGED
    • RIGHT TO COUNSEL
  • BUILDING A STRONG CASE FOR CONSERVATORSHIP
    • POWERS OF CONSERVATOR >
      • Placement Powers
      • Medication powers
    • WHY ONLY THE PUBLIC CONSERVATOR IS ALLOWED TO FILE FOR LPS CONSERVATORSHIP
    • SERVING AS CONSERVATOR
    • DSM V DIAGNOSIS LIMITS
    • CONSERVATEE INTERVIEW
    • HISTORY OF DECOMPENSATION AND LACK OF INSIGHT
    • WRAPPING IT ALL TOGETHER AND CREATING THE NEXUS BETWEEN SYMPTOMS, HISTORY, COMPLIANCE, THIRD PARTY ASSISTANCE TO PROOF OF CURRENT GRAVE DISABILITY BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT
  • MAKING SENSE OF THE RULES OF EVIDENCE AND PRESENTING YOUR EVIDENCE AT TRIAL
  • JUVENILE DEPENDENCY
    • FAST TRACK DEPENDENCY
    • DEPENDENCY APPEALS
    • DETENTION
    • JURISDICTION DISPOSITION (JURIS/DISPO)
    • §366.26 Hearing: Selection and Implementation
    • 730 Evaluators
    • Case Plan
  • New Updates
    • Right to Choose

CASE PLAN FOR DISCHARGE
[COURT] VERSION: Case Plan ______________________________________________________________

PARTICIPANTS

PATIENT:
Name ________
FAMILY MEMBER: 

Name. ___
_____



TREATMENT GOALS
To stay stabilized, maintain compliance with treatment, and progress in my goals To respect my family member and living spaces


​CASE PLAN OBJECTIVES AND CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient’s Name: _________
This plan will address the circumstances that brought ________ under involuntary treatment. The patient and family member believe that with proper implementation of this plan all of the factors of grave disability and prior psychiatric history will become a serious issue in need of return to locked placement. If ________ fails to adhere to this plan, family member and ________will agree that family member will no longer provide housing and financial support and ___________will need to find his own means of providing food, clothing, and shelter.



Patient _________ OBJECTIVES
1. Attend Outpatient Therapy
Date: date when treatment with therapist can begin ________________________
Provider: which group[s] can provide services and name of organization ________________

__________________
Duration: How long does patient anticipate engaging in outpatient therapy

________________
2. Attend Psychiatric Sessions
Date: date when treatment with psych doctor can begin ________________

Provider: which medical provider can provide services and name of doctor ________________

Duration: How long does patient anticipate engaging in outpatient psychiatry sessions ________________

____________________________________________________

Pharmacy: Where will patient get medications if prescribed
________________

_______________________________________

3. Maintain proper food and clothing
How: how will patient be able to keep their clothes clean and proper to wear? Will they work to keep their living space clean and organized.


_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________


4. Develop and share a specific Relapse Prevention plan
Plan for self. Patient will write up his own version of a relapse prevention plan and share it with the family member. If the family member sees that the patient is showing warning signs, then both parties agree to schedule an appointment with therapy or psychiatrist.



5. Do not involve your relatives or friends in attempts to relapse or intimidate with self harm threats
Patient understands that they should not engage or coerce family members in participating in dangerous activities to themselves or others. Patient understands the need to have a support network that understands the importance of stability and compliance.



CRISIS PLAN INFORMATION AND AGREEMENT
Plan For Continuing Medical Care when discharged
Should patient escalate or feel they cannot control their symptoms then they plan on using the medical treatment team below to help them out of a crisis. Patient agrees to involve family member in treatment and sign a ROI if admitted.
Medical Doctor: ________ Psychiatric Doctor: ________ Crisis Center: ________
Current Medication(s): _____________
_____________
_____________


Patient is currently prescribed the following:
Medication: Dose: Frequency: _____________


MEDICATION COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT
Treatment with Psychiatric Medications: Patient Agreement I, ________, understand and agree that
I will keep (and be on time for) all my scheduled appointments with the doctor. If changes need to be made I will call ahead. __________
I will participate in all other types of treatment that I am asked to participate in. __________ I will take my medication as instructed and not change the way I take it without first
talking to the psychiatrist or family member. __________
I will make sure I have an appointment for refills. If I am having trouble making an

appointment, I will tell a member of the treatment team immediately. __________
I will treat the doctor and family member respectfully. I understand that if I am
disrespectful or threatening to
family member about medication, third party assistance may be withheld. __________

I will sign a release form to let the psychiatrist speak to family member. __________
I understand that the only exception to this is if I need an emergency change or stop to

medication due to dangerous life threatening side effects. __________
I understand that this is a process in finding the right medication. I promise to not give up or stop

treatment out of frustration. ________
I acknowledge that my illness is biological in nature and needs medication to keep the symptoms under control. Failure to take medication as prescribed will ensure a return of symptoms and psychosis. __________


FAMILY MEMBER AGREEMENT
Family member agrees to provide the following if the patient _______ adheres to their treatment,

outpatient therapy, and keeps their release of information open.
I agree to provide support and funds for food. ________
I agree to provide help with laundry and funds for new clothing if the patient respects the shared

living spaces by keeping them clean. ________
I agree to provide assistance and funds for housing if patient respects the home or apartment by not destroying anything, keeping the spaces clean, and allowing family member entry if there are concerns. ________
I agree to provide aid with helping patient getting to their medical appointments if the patient is struggling to get to appointments. ________
I promise to do my best to provide the above support as long as patient upholds his signed responsibilities._________________________ [date]


SHARED RELAPSE PREVENTION PLAN
Patient agrees to share and keep family member involved in their wellness recovery plan
My diagnosis is ______________
I understand that this a biological illness that requires treatment and vigilance for symptoms. I understand that this illness needs medication to keep the symptoms under control. I understand that even if I feel better it does not necessarily mean that I am cured. I still need to take medication even when asymptomatic.
My treatment team is
Dr. ______
Office _________
I have signed an ROI (release of information) for
family member. __________ date
I agree to not rescind my ROI without asking family member. If I do I risk not having financial or housing support.

My medications are:
______________ dose ______________ dose ______________ dose
My warning signs of relapse are: _____________ _____________ _____________
My first step is to let family member know if I think I am struggling.
If
family member thinks I am showing relapse signs I am willing to sit down and talk with them about my signs.

My second step is to contact my Dr. and let them know what symptoms I am having. I will allow family member attend the sessions and opine their observations.
I will allow my family member to check my medications to make sure I haven’t missed any.
I am willing to go to an extra session of therapy or outpatient if
family member and I agree that it

would benefit me.
I promise to do my best to adhere to this wellness plan. _________________________ [date]


ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY PATIENT AND FAMILY MEMBER IN SIGNING THIS CASE PLAN, WE ACKNOWLEDGE THAT WE:
Worked together in this case plan development.
Agree to participate in the services and agreements outlined in this plan. Both have a copy of this case plan.
This plan can be revised together if elements need to be revised.

SIGNATURE OF Patient
DATE

________________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE OF FAMILY MEMBER DATE
__________________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE OF OTHER DATE
________________________________________________________________

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Los Angeles, California 90020 
Phone: LPS (213) 974-0527
(213) 974- 0407
Los Angeles Mental Health Court 
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  • LPS CONSERVATORSHIPS FOR THE GRAVELY DISABLED
    • ABOUT YOURS TRULY
  • LPS Conservatorship Case Law
    • THE ABSOLUTE STATE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS
    • Conservatorship of Isaac O- court report omission and jurisdiction
    • Disparate Treatment- Conservatorship of E.B
    • Conservatorship of KW- hearsay and jury instructions
    • Peremptory Challenges and Conservatorship of Gordon
    • Conservatorship of Sorenson privacy rights and LPS matters
    • Imposition of special disabilities- Conservatorship of Walker
    • Continuing Jurisdiction/Jury Instruction and Conservatorship of McKeown
    • Hearsay and conservatorship of Manton
    • Conservatorship of the Person of S.A.
    • Writ of Habeas Corpus burden of proof
    • Conservatorship of Roulet- burden of proof
    • Special disabilities and due process- Conservatorship of K.G and Donna H.
    • Conservatorship of Davis and Third party assistance
    • Marsden hearings/ due process Conservatorship of David
    • Conservatorship of Torres and admissibility
    • Jury Instruction and Conservatorship of Law
    • Conservatorship of George H- jury instruction
    • Public Conservator's Exclusive Power to Initiate LPS Conservatorship Kaplan v. Superior Court
    • Constitutionality of LPS conservatorship- Conservatorship of Delay
    • Investigation report- Conservatorship of Ivey
    • Conservatorship of Jesse G
    • Grave Disability Standard and Jury trial notice Conservatorship of Benvenuto
    • Conservatorship of Kennebrew vs Conservatorship of Karriker
    • Jury Trial Delays - Conservatorship of Joanne R.
    • Conservatorship of Hofferber- criminal incompetence and LPS
    • "Discretionary abuse" Conservatorship of G.H.
    • In re Elizabeth R- LPS Conserved Parent with a concurrent dependency case
    • Conservatorship of C.O. - Waiver of Jury Trial
    • Conservatorship of Smith and strange behaviour
    • Jury Trials- ​Conservatorship of Jose B
    • Conservatorship of Baber and Double jeopardy and third party evidence >
      • WIP- Conservatorship of Tedesco
      • Conservatorship of Symington (1989)
      • Effective Counsel
      • Faretta and Marsden
      • Exceptions: Third Party Evidence
      • Exclusionary Rule WIP
      • Fifth Amendment Rights
  • LPS Conservatorship Court Overview
    • Public Conservator >
      • Los Angeles Public Guardian
      • CONSERVATORSHIP INVESTIGATION REPORT
      • CAREER >
        • Continuing Education
        • Public Conservator County Numbers '16
        • San Diego Public Conservator '19
      • LPS Conservatorship for Dependent Parents and Minors
    • WHY ARE LPS CONSERVATORSHIP AND PROBATE CONSERVATORSHIPS DIFFERENT
    • Court of Appeals >
      • In re Ben C- Wende Brief no issue writ
    • Trial Court Transcript
    • Conservatorship Legal Documents
    • INITIAL INVOLUNTARY PROCEEDINGS >
      • Grave Disability >
        • Present Grave Disability
      • Venue
      • Conservator's Bond
      • When the Conservatee Goes AWOL
      • Involuntary Commitment
      • Conservatorship Factors
      • Riese Hearing >
        • Riese Hearing
      • Supplemental Security Income/ SSI >
        • Applying for SSI
        • Documents for SSI
        • Process and Appeal
        • Award Letter
        • Rep Payee
        • SSI Amounts 2018/2019
  • For LPS Conservatees
    • RIGHT TO APPEAR IN COURT
    • JUDICIAL REVIEW >
      • WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
    • NOTICE
    • MEDICATION
    • PLAN OF CARE IF DISCHARGED
    • RIGHT TO COUNSEL
  • BUILDING A STRONG CASE FOR CONSERVATORSHIP
    • POWERS OF CONSERVATOR >
      • Placement Powers
      • Medication powers
    • WHY ONLY THE PUBLIC CONSERVATOR IS ALLOWED TO FILE FOR LPS CONSERVATORSHIP
    • SERVING AS CONSERVATOR
    • DSM V DIAGNOSIS LIMITS
    • CONSERVATEE INTERVIEW
    • HISTORY OF DECOMPENSATION AND LACK OF INSIGHT
    • WRAPPING IT ALL TOGETHER AND CREATING THE NEXUS BETWEEN SYMPTOMS, HISTORY, COMPLIANCE, THIRD PARTY ASSISTANCE TO PROOF OF CURRENT GRAVE DISABILITY BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT
  • MAKING SENSE OF THE RULES OF EVIDENCE AND PRESENTING YOUR EVIDENCE AT TRIAL
  • JUVENILE DEPENDENCY
    • FAST TRACK DEPENDENCY
    • DEPENDENCY APPEALS
    • DETENTION
    • JURISDICTION DISPOSITION (JURIS/DISPO)
    • §366.26 Hearing: Selection and Implementation
    • 730 Evaluators
    • Case Plan
  • New Updates
    • Right to Choose