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Posted by jerrympls on September 23, 2003, at 8:14:35
My brother i sin Burbank, CA and I'm in Minneapolis - he deparately needs to be seen by a doctor ASAP - but has NO health insurance and VERY low income. Anyone in the Burbank area know where he can go?!?!?!?
Please respond ASAPMany thanks
Jerry
Posted by Bill LL on September 23, 2003, at 9:27:23
In reply to Brother suicial in Burbank - need resources-help, posted by jerrympls on September 23, 2003, at 8:14:35
I don't live there. But he should go to a hospital emergency room, for example Cedars Sinai, right a way. I believe that ER's are obligated by law to treat patients that don't have insurance.
Posted by Sabina on September 23, 2003, at 13:03:04
In reply to Re: Brother suicial in Burbank - need resources-help, posted by Bill LL on September 23, 2003, at 9:27:23
I did a search and found the numbers below. I hope this helps. Good luck to your brother.
Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health Center
Suicide Prevention Center 24 Hour Crisis Line: (310) 391-1253
Short Term Crisis Counseling: (310) 390-8896
Toll free 24-hour telephone information and referral services. Can assist with counseling, food, and financial assistance referrals.
Improving race and human relations in Los Angeles and other areas.
All L.A. County Areas...(800) 339-6993
Burbank/Glendale...(818) 956-1100
Posted by galkeepinon on September 23, 2003, at 13:27:40
In reply to Re: Brother suicial in Burbank - need resources-help, posted by Bill LL on September 23, 2003, at 9:27:23
ER's are NOT obligated by law to treat patients that don't have insurance.
> I don't live there. But he should go to a hospital emergency room, for example Cedars Sinai, right a way. I believe that ER's are obligated by law to treat patients that don't have insurance.
Posted by Pete C. on September 23, 2003, at 22:29:33
In reply to Re: Brother suicial in Burbank - need resources-help » Bill LL, posted by galkeepinon on September 23, 2003, at 13:27:40
Well they are and they arn't. Those are state laws and it differers from state to state. I know New York ER's have to accept anyone no matter if they have insurance or not.
Posted by Bill LL on September 24, 2003, at 9:49:11
In reply to Re: Brother suicial in Burbank - need resources-help, posted by Pete C. on September 23, 2003, at 22:29:33
Maryland has that law also (aka anti-dumping law).
> Well they are and they arn't. Those are state laws and it differers from state to state. I know New York ER's have to accept anyone no matter if they have insurance or not.
Posted by stjames on September 24, 2003, at 13:07:56
In reply to Re: Brother suicial in Burbank - need resources-help » Bill LL, posted by galkeepinon on September 23, 2003, at 13:27:40
> ER's are NOT obligated by law to treat patients that don't have insurance.
That is not correct as it is a general statement.
Come in with a life threating condition and they have to treat you.
Posted by AndyD on September 24, 2003, at 15:49:26
In reply to Re: Brother suicial in Burbank - need resources-help, posted by stjames on September 24, 2003, at 13:07:56
In Kentucky they have to treat you as well. However, that does not mean they wont hunt you down for the rest of your life for the charges, but hey at least you wil have a life!!!
Posted by jerrympls on September 24, 2003, at 18:43:16
In reply to Re: Brother suicial in Burbank - need resources-help, posted by AndyD on September 24, 2003, at 15:49:26
Can they force him to go into the hospital? That's once reason he won't go.He's afraid they'll take him away in a straight jacket and lock him in a room. It's so hard to try to help him from herer (Minneapolis). He deparately needs to be on medication - his depression has gotten psychotic.
Please advise....please...
Posted by Pete C. on September 24, 2003, at 21:42:24
In reply to Re: Brother suicial in Burbank - PLEASE HELP, posted by jerrympls on September 24, 2003, at 18:43:16
Jerry,
I'm sorry this is happening to you. I am not sure if they can force him to GO to the hospital but I *believe* that if he goes in to any hospital himself for treatment they most likely will put him on suicide watch and either restrain him or have a guard on him. I am assuming you are talking about Mental Facilities. Unless it is his final option i do not recommend a regular hosptial. I've had poor experiences with them in the past dealing with these issues and there's even a current thread above of such conditions. Such hospitals can not allow a person to leave when they have a risk of suicide because they could be held liable if anything were to happen to that patient, but also most of the time they dont' have the staff or need to deal with such cases.
Could you explain a little more of his situation? Has this happened before? Is he currently or was he previously on medication. Do you think he could be taking non perscribed drugs? Did something happen recently to cause this? Is his depression suicidal or really psychotic.I know your worried about your brother and I'm sorry he is in such pain. If he isn't willing to seek help soon you should consider informing either the local police or people close to him. If his depression is getting dangerouly psychotic, there is a need to think of other people around him that could be harmed from a result of this.
Try and see if he would be willing to goto local counsoling groups or anonymous groups. Some times when a depressed friend has gotten so bad I've even taken her to the only thing availible which was an AA meeting and it helped her just a little to be around supportive people. I would try to make sure he is not alone and has someone with him for support. I'm sorry you cannot be there yourself.
Posted by Pete C. on September 24, 2003, at 21:44:15
In reply to Re: Brother suicial in Burbank - need resources-help, posted by AndyD on September 24, 2003, at 15:49:26
In New York the states medicaid picks up the tab.
Posted by Dr. Bob on September 25, 2003, at 7:47:14
In reply to Re: Brother suicial in Burbank - PLEASE HELP, posted by jerrympls on September 24, 2003, at 18:43:16
> Can they force him to go into the hospital?
I do hope you get some help with this, but I'd like further discussion to be redirected to Psycho-Social-Babble. Here's a link:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/social/20030913/msgs/263136.html
Thanks, and good luck,
Bob
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