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Members shared deeply personal experiences with placing loved ones, or themselves, into psychiatric facilities, rehab, or shelters, with many... Read more
Just recently I was faced with this task as a family member showed up at my doorstep homeless addicted without a job and so forth I did as much as I could but I sought advice and services in the area and managed to get her into a rehab and a shelter. It was very very difficult to do but I knew it was the right thing to do because here at my home she would get no support or Services which she desperately needs.
@A myHIVteam Member, I have been there myself. I shot dope for years and thought Aids was around the corner. I am also lucky, grateful, and blessed through others. Today, I am in undetectable with healthy tcells above the aids diagnosis.
The only person I've had to put in a psychiatric institution was myself, due to severe major depressive disorder. I will say that there was no aftercare support, so I'm basically dealing with things on my own.
No, I haven't. My family disowned me over money and my status. I had to look after my own self. I am thankful for the help that I received from psychiatry facilities. Also, make sure the person feels safe and understood by staff. Sometimes just being there is means more than you might think of know.
@A myHIVteam Member, it might be of help to them, if you found out if their county mental health. There is a program called ( FSP ) Full Service Partnership. It provides a comprehensive intensive mental health services for adults 21yo and up, their families in their homes and communities. It has to be chronic, that makes it difficult for them to function and who have experienced a serious mental health: Schizophrenia, bi polar, schizoeffective, or any other condition, that makes it difficult for the person to function. Meet one or more of the focal population criteria : Homeless, Justice involved, high utilizers. A referral must be submitted to a Service Area Navigation Team. If you get accepted, services start immediately. If you are not, they will link to other services and support that may be helpful.
It must have been difficult for you @A myHIVteam Member. My ❤️ goes out to you.
My brother went into rehab but now hes in jail for fighting someone there. Its sad because he needs help mentally too
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