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Adult homeless son calling several times a day
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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 690336" data-attributes="member: 4152"><p>Our adult daughter was determined to be mentally ill. We knew this early on. Our situation is similar and I would imagine it could be very similar. She has seen a psychologist and psychiatrist for many years. She isn't as regular today, but still sees her doctors fairly often and always takes her medication. The disability money allows her to have a roof over her head and very little more. But, at least, for the most part, we know that she is relatively safe and not in the streets. Even on disability, a person if able, can work part time and earn something like a maximum of $800 a month. I get the impression this isn't very common, but I did know of someone who although bipolar was able to do this...collecting disability from the govt and working a small job for almost $800 a month and getting by very nicely. It can be done. In order to even be considered for disability, he will have to get a diagnosis and see a doctor regularly. I too agree that you will very likely need to detach emotionally for your own emotional sanity. You might provide him with general info. regarding shelter, mental health resources and perhaps how to apply for disability (it can be tricky), perhaps food stamps, etc. but do your best to avoid getting overly involved and falling for his accusatory and helpless attitude. Be strong.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 690336, member: 4152"] Our adult daughter was determined to be mentally ill. We knew this early on. Our situation is similar and I would imagine it could be very similar. She has seen a psychologist and psychiatrist for many years. She isn't as regular today, but still sees her doctors fairly often and always takes her medication. The disability money allows her to have a roof over her head and very little more. But, at least, for the most part, we know that she is relatively safe and not in the streets. Even on disability, a person if able, can work part time and earn something like a maximum of $800 a month. I get the impression this isn't very common, but I did know of someone who although bipolar was able to do this...collecting disability from the govt and working a small job for almost $800 a month and getting by very nicely. It can be done. In order to even be considered for disability, he will have to get a diagnosis and see a doctor regularly. I too agree that you will very likely need to detach emotionally for your own emotional sanity. You might provide him with general info. regarding shelter, mental health resources and perhaps how to apply for disability (it can be tricky), perhaps food stamps, etc. but do your best to avoid getting overly involved and falling for his accusatory and helpless attitude. Be strong. [/QUOTE]
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