What is an intake? Why does a client need to have an intake?
An intake is the first appointment for a new client at VYFS. It may last from one to one and a half hours while the intake worker gathers a broad range of information (such as medical, family history, client needs) from the person seeking counseling. The intake can also be an opportunity for a client to ask questions about the counseling process or to make a request regarding counselor assignment. The information obtained in the intake helps us to match a therapist to the client, based on the needs of the client. The intake records are then passed on to the assigned therapist, to help the therapist to begin the therapeutic relationship with a broad picture of the client’s life.
