YourhandMyAss
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Rain they wanted to know his name his date of birth his SSN where he lived, and his telephone number and then they said they'd call back with in 48 hours and do a phone assessment. My question is assessment for what? I mean other than clearly if he needs to be admitted to a psychiatric hospital, since he is having mental break downs and suicidal thoughts. He's worried they will want to commit him, since he freely admits he's a danger to himself. Other than a commitment to a hospital, what would be they assessing? Weather or not he could be helped, or weather or not there's programs available? And if someone is calling for help, why wait up to 48 hours to do an assessment, wouldn't it kind of seem if you were calling you'd be close to being a danger to yourself or at the very least shouldn't have to wait to talk to an assessor? The wait is driving him nuts. And of course he's got work today, so if they call any time from now on*4:30 to 9* he won't be home. quote:
ORIGINAL: Rainfire That's a good first step, YHMA. It might take a while through the county (my ex lives in Santa Clara County, in San Jose) but maybe they have referrals to sliding-fee scale clinics as well. Or he might be able to get samples to get started until he can get into a clinic. Keep in mind that your overall unhappiness will reflect on the relationship and your attitude and outlook will determine how things go on your part. You can only do so much, then your partner has to do their part as well. A manager once told me that a relationship isn't 50-50 like people think but somedays will be 70-30, 90-10, maybe 20-80 on your part, or even 150% and 150% on both of your parts. There's give and take, some days you take more, some days you give more. There's a make or break point and sometimes, the best thing you can do is move on with your life. Whichever way that is.... Rain
< Message edited by YourhandMyAss -- 1/14/2009 4:38:54 PM >
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