Research Community Resources for a Client's Needs

Free tools:ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
Time:2 minutes
Difficulty:Beginner
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What You'll Get

A targeted list of resource types to search for, relevant search terms, and key eligibility questions to ask, for any combination of client needs (housing + felony record, food + no ID, employment + MAT). The AI won't have a real-time directory but will help you search smarter and faster.

The Prompt

Copy and paste this
I'm a peer support specialist in [city, state]. My client needs [type of help, e.g., emergency housing + employment support]. Relevant constraints: [e.g., active felony record, no valid ID, has children, currently on MAT]. What types of programs should I look for, what are the eligibility questions I should ask, and what search terms should I use to find them?

Tips

Include any constraints that typically disqualify clients from mainstream programs (felony records, active warrants, pets, no ID, children). These are exactly what the AI will help you work around. After you find real resources, ask the AI to help you build a quick reference list organized by need type so you don't have to research from scratch next time.