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<blockquote data-quote="Karenvm" data-source="post: 576035" data-attributes="member: 15766"><p>Thank you everyone. </p><p>We went for the evaluation, but of course he said he "couldn't live there", although he did talk non stop in the car about all the "cool" things about the place- like it's not a jail, kids were really nice, and there was a room full of degrees hanging on the wall (including a few from Law schools) that the kids who have been through there have gone on to get- he's all about education. </p><p>Had a psychiatrist appointment when we got home, who really put it to him bluntly, saying he needs to go away somewhere, and not just a 30 day stint... he needs mental health help in a residential facility, as nothing else thus far has worked. difficult child didn't like hearing that, said the thought of it makes him extremely anxious... psychiatric said better that he do a mental health program than substance abuse, as he feels his mental health issues are more concerning right now, and that he is not "stable". He's not at a point where we need crisis though, so now it's up to me to research and find a residential program that will take him, and that my insurance will help pay for. Luckily, I do have great insurance, and have a list of places to call. </p><p>This is crippling! I woke up last night at 1:30, and just checked to see where he was- he was in his room, which was ice cold, because I am guessing, he had his window open so he could smoke. I can't prove it, but that's usually what he does. Of course, he told me I was "paranoid" and he wasn't smoking. Same old story. Then of course I can't sleep after that... ugh. </p><p>I need him OUT of the house, asap. For his sake, as well as the rest of us. I wish there was someone that could help me navigate this course- someone who knows about programs, insurance, etc. His psychiatrist named a coupld of places, but is really not a lot help. There should be some sort of "advocate" or someone we can hire/use to help us with this stuff! It's hard to know where to start!</p><p>Going to make some calls today... wish me luck!</p><p>thank you all for listening. Can't tell you how helpful it is to me.</p><p></p><p>karen</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Karenvm, post: 576035, member: 15766"] Thank you everyone. We went for the evaluation, but of course he said he "couldn't live there", although he did talk non stop in the car about all the "cool" things about the place- like it's not a jail, kids were really nice, and there was a room full of degrees hanging on the wall (including a few from Law schools) that the kids who have been through there have gone on to get- he's all about education. Had a psychiatrist appointment when we got home, who really put it to him bluntly, saying he needs to go away somewhere, and not just a 30 day stint... he needs mental health help in a residential facility, as nothing else thus far has worked. difficult child didn't like hearing that, said the thought of it makes him extremely anxious... psychiatric said better that he do a mental health program than substance abuse, as he feels his mental health issues are more concerning right now, and that he is not "stable". He's not at a point where we need crisis though, so now it's up to me to research and find a residential program that will take him, and that my insurance will help pay for. Luckily, I do have great insurance, and have a list of places to call. This is crippling! I woke up last night at 1:30, and just checked to see where he was- he was in his room, which was ice cold, because I am guessing, he had his window open so he could smoke. I can't prove it, but that's usually what he does. Of course, he told me I was "paranoid" and he wasn't smoking. Same old story. Then of course I can't sleep after that... ugh. I need him OUT of the house, asap. For his sake, as well as the rest of us. I wish there was someone that could help me navigate this course- someone who knows about programs, insurance, etc. His psychiatrist named a coupld of places, but is really not a lot help. There should be some sort of "advocate" or someone we can hire/use to help us with this stuff! It's hard to know where to start! Going to make some calls today... wish me luck! thank you all for listening. Can't tell you how helpful it is to me. karen [/QUOTE]
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