H.O.M.E. Mental Health Assessment Request Form

H.O.M.E. reviews requests promptly and assigns a clinician as soon as possible. If anything changes after submission or if you decide not to move forward, please advise us right away: jenifer@homemigration.org beatriz@homemigration.org

Referring legal agency and contact person

H.O.M.E. accepts requests from nonprofit or pro bono attorneys. (Other attorneys, please contact us directly for more information.) We will need direct communication with a member of the legal team to ensure an appropriate evaluation.

Date

Agency/Office Address:

Phones (office and cell):

E-mail

Date of hearing, if relevant

Last date attorney can accept final report:

Do you anticipate the need for oral testimony? If yes, we request the attorney assist the clinician with preparation. And please note that clinicians receive an additional stipend for oral testimony.

Yes No Maybe

If yes, please note date and any details.

Person Being Referred

Full legal name

Preferred Name

Please list the legal petition type or types, including relevant details. Include all petition types under consideration so the evaluator can prepare appropriate interview questions.

H.O.M.E. clinicians are experienced in evaluations relevant to asylum, humanitarian parole, detention release requests, CAT, VAWA, U-Visa, T-Visa, competency, combinations of the above, and unique requests.

A - Number (NA if not available)

Detained Client - Facility and Location

Client contact information (non-detained)

Phone, WhatsApp, email, or other. Please include all options.

City and US State (or non-US nation) where client will be at time of interview

This is required even for telehealth due to licensing restrictions.

Date of Birth

Date of U.S. Entry (if applicable)

What does the clinician need to know about your client's gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or marital/relationship status?

Country of Origin

Ethnicity

Religion

English Speaker

Yes No Some

Primary Language(s)

Please list all areas of concern you would like the evaluator to address during the clinical interview. These might include trauma events, observed mental health needs, etc. The clinician will prepare relevant interview questions, so it helps to be specific. A bullet point list is fine if that's easier, or simply refer to your attachments (see below).

Describe in detail the purpose of the mental health assessment, the psycholegal question you need us to answer, and specific needs the clinician should consider prior to the interview.

Relevant Criminal History

Does the client have any criminal history that might affect their immigration petition or mental health status? If so, what does the evaluator need to know in advance of the interview? (You are welcome to request a call if you prefer.)

Please attach relevant documents you would like the clinician to review, including previous health and legal records. A declaration, even in draft form or the client's own language, can be helpful as the evaluator prepares. Attaching the documents here allows for HIPAA compliant encrypted transfer.

Add file

Please upload a file

Ability to cover cost of assessment Our mission is to ensure that everyone who needs an assessment can have one, regardless of ability to pay. We do not charge clients, but we ask referring agencies to assist with assessment costs at the level you are able. This helps H.O.M.E. sustain our ability to offer high quality evaluations for those with no resources. The costs we incur for a full assessment range from $1000 to $1500, depending on complexity. Clinicians receive an additional stipend for oral testimony, usually $300. With the help of our generous donors, H.O.M.E. can reduce or sometimes waive this fee for referring agencies who are unable to assist. As a small non-profit, we appreciate your careful consideration and would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Referring agency will cover the full cost of this assessment. Referring agency will partially offset the cost of this evaluation to H.O.M.E.

Please note the amount below.

The assessment cost will be covered by a third party.

Please note the funding source below.

(LIMITED AVAILABILITY) Referring agency requests that H.O.M.E. cover the assessment costs in full.

Through the generosity of our donors, H.O.M.E. is able to provide a limited number of assessments without cost to high-need referring agencies. Due to the rapidly growing number of requests, our ability to cover costs on your behalf is diminished. Please consider how your agency might assist.

Additional information or questions regarding cost

The asterisk (*) notes a required field.

Note about mandated reporting: Mental health professionals are mandated by most states and by licensing boards to report potential child abuse, elder abuse, or violent harm to others. Please contact us in advance if you would like to discuss this.

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