Transport, Childcare and Treatment Attendance
Name the part of attendance that is difficult, then make a specific request. A possible ride or childcare arrangement is not confirmed until the person or service agrees to it.
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SAMHSA includes rides, appointment help and other practical assistance among the things a person can ask for. A clear request lets the other person say what they can actually do.
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Original example: turn a barrier into a request
Scroll the table sideways on a small screen to compare all columns.
| Barrier | Specific request | Still unconfirmed |
|---|---|---|
| The visit starts before school pickup ends. | Could you collect Maya at 3:15 on Thursday and stay until 5:00? | Whether the helper can cover the whole time |
| I can get there but not home. | Does the program know any transport options for the return trip? | Eligibility, cost, booking and return time |
| My ride canceled. | I cannot reach today’s appointment as planned. Who can discuss the next step? | Program instructions; no replacement visit assumed |
Build one workable trip
- Appointment and full time needed
- Date; address; start/end; travel, waiting and arrival time.
- Main travel plan and backup
- Driver/service/contact; cost and accessibility; what is confirmed.
- Care responsibilities during that time
- Child/dependent/pet arrangements; helper/contact; any gap before or after the visit.
- The unresolved step
- Who I will contact, what I will ask, and when an answer is needed.