Problem: You are a residential support worker in a temporary facility for people with severe mental illness, AOD issues and homelessness. You deal daily with a wide variety of clients who are looking for food, shelter, support, money and company. You notice a new visitor to your facility - a man, aged about 30. He appears to be with a group of older men but you notice none of them talk to him or pay him any attention. When the group of older men leaves, you notice the young man is left behind. He tells you he is homeless and prefers it that way as he likes the freedom of the streets. He has been diagnosed with schizophrenia but this is controlled with medication. You notice he has burns on his arms and legs and when you ask about it he tells you it helps him to fight off feelings of loss of control and the onset of delusional thoughts.
QUESTION: Describe how you would Work in ways that are consistent with the current values and philosophy of the alcohol and other drugs and mental health sector