Which action best demonstrates resource linkage in supporting a consumer to engage with community resources?

• A. Educate the consumer on benefits of social services.
• B. Provide up-to-date local mental health resources that match the consumer's goals.
• C. Advise the consumer to rely on peer only.
• D. Contact a provider to coordinate care.

Answer: (B)

Resource linkage means connecting the consumer to current, local community resources that fit their goals and support ongoing engagement. Providing up-to-date local mental health resources that match the consumer's goals best demonstrates this because it directly offers concrete options the person can pursue, tailored to what they want to achieve, and helps overcome barriers like outdated information or mismatched services. It shows the peer is actively facilitating access to real resources the consumer can use in their community. Educating about benefits of social services is helpful, but it doesn’t ensure the person has a concrete, current pathway. Advising the consumer to rely on peers only limits options and independence. Coordinating care with a provider is valuable, but it broadens beyond linking to community resources and may not emphasize a direct path to local resources the consumer can engage with.