Posted by Solstice on October 1, 2011, at 7:50:56
In reply to Re: SLS » rjlockhart04-08, posted by SLS on September 30, 2011, at 5:48:18
Matt -
Call Texas` Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). If your psychiatrist will sign off on the paperwork that you have a disability (which includes mental health), they will practically hold your hand to help you enter the workforce. They will help you get training, and they have contracts with employers that get tax breaks for employing people DARS is working with.
Look up your local branch, and give them a call!
Solstice
> > What kind of agencies?? i've googled alot and
the only thing I've found is homeless shelters.
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> > Yes I know about being self independnt and its really going to be hard taking that first step. Thank you for your message
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> I used Easter Seals when I was about to become homeless. They specialize in working with people who have mental illnesses.
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> Also, locally:
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> CSP
> CPC
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> You could start by visiting your county human services department and get a list of organizations that would be helpful to you. If you are lucky, your state will have openings in their Section 8 rental assistence program. They pay for at least 2/3 of the rent. This way, you could live alone and develop the skills necessary to function independently.
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> You might also check out NAMI and DBSA for resources that you can take advantage of.
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> I think it would be easier and healthier for you to move out than to try to live with your mother and capitulate to her controlling behaviors. However, while you two are living under the same roof, you could use much of Dinah's advice to make things more tolerable.
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> I wish I had more to offer you.
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>
> - Scott
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