CommonHelpSource Field Library

Practical guidance for turning a screen into useful action

Original, plain-language guides for community health workers, social workers, care coordinators, and supervisors. Each guide separates screening, professional judgment, referral verification, and documentation.

These resources are educational. They do not establish eligibility, replace agency policy, or substitute for clinical, legal, or supervisory review. Each page identifies its sources and revision date.

Screening & Navigation

From SDOH Screening to an Actionable Plan

A field workflow for identifying urgency, confirming what the person wants, prioritizing the first two steps, and documenting a closed-loop referral.

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Resource Quality

How to Verify a Local Resource Before Referring

A repeatable five-point check for service area, program status, contact details, eligibility, and accessibility—plus what to record after calling.

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Responsible AI

Using AI With De-Identified Case Information

How to minimize information, remove direct identifiers, review generated drafts, and keep final documentation inside an approved record system.

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Field Practice & Safety

Before, During, and After a Field Visit

A practical safety checklist covering preparation, check-ins, arrival decisions, exit criteria, documentation, and post-visit debriefing.

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Communication in Practice

Outreach Scripts for Common Situations

Adaptable language for first contact, confidential voicemail, warm handoffs, missed appointments, waitlists, boundaries, teach-back, and closure.

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