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<blockquote data-quote="DammitJanet" data-source="post: 157162" data-attributes="member: 1514"><p>K...</p><p></p><p>It doesnt have to be one or the other as far as behavior mod or medication. You dont just treat bipolar with one or the other...it takes both. </p><p></p><p>I dont know how you can access in home services in VA...you may need to be on medicaid. They may also be called community based services for the mentally ill. </p><p></p><p>It isnt odd to only see a psychiatrist for a few minutes every so many months. I only see mine for about 15 minutes ever 3 months. I can call the receptionist if there is a problem and they will relay information to him. Either he will change medications or have me come in earlier. </p><p></p><p>I would call the local mental health agency and see if they have a program for the more difficult mentally ill teens. Normally they do. It may be called an At risk program or something like that. They normally have more help and programs available to stick a kid into than you can find in the private sector. Im not sure exactly how VA's mental health system is set up so I cant direct you to the exact departments. Oh this is probably going to drive me so crazy I will end up googling it until I figure it out...lol. </p><p></p><p>When Cory was a teen and in trouble...I never had to give up custody to get any services. Have you applied for disability for your son? That is something you may want to consider. I did have to fight long and hard to find the programs but eventually I made them let him into the programs he was eligible for. </p><p></p><p>I will keep thinking on this and see what else I can think of...Im sure Im leaving something out but my brain just took a vacation.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DammitJanet, post: 157162, member: 1514"] K... It doesnt have to be one or the other as far as behavior mod or medication. You dont just treat bipolar with one or the other...it takes both. I dont know how you can access in home services in VA...you may need to be on medicaid. They may also be called community based services for the mentally ill. It isnt odd to only see a psychiatrist for a few minutes every so many months. I only see mine for about 15 minutes ever 3 months. I can call the receptionist if there is a problem and they will relay information to him. Either he will change medications or have me come in earlier. I would call the local mental health agency and see if they have a program for the more difficult mentally ill teens. Normally they do. It may be called an At risk program or something like that. They normally have more help and programs available to stick a kid into than you can find in the private sector. Im not sure exactly how VA's mental health system is set up so I cant direct you to the exact departments. Oh this is probably going to drive me so crazy I will end up googling it until I figure it out...lol. When Cory was a teen and in trouble...I never had to give up custody to get any services. Have you applied for disability for your son? That is something you may want to consider. I did have to fight long and hard to find the programs but eventually I made them let him into the programs he was eligible for. I will keep thinking on this and see what else I can think of...Im sure Im leaving something out but my brain just took a vacation. [/QUOTE]
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