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She says she's ready ...so how do I help?
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<blockquote data-quote="Copabanana" data-source="post: 743174" data-attributes="member: 18958"><p>I think SWOT had a good idea in the domestic violence program. But I do not know the rules about being clean.</p><p></p><p>I have limited knowledge about drugs but detox would be different depending upon the substance and the method of use and duration of use. There will be a Drug and Alcohol Department in every County Department of Mental Health. They would know about resources for detox, treatment and sober living. I would not assume those beds are hard to get. They may be, but not necessarily. In the sober living where my son lived, the spot was free to indigents and it was not hard to get a spot. That was run through the Rescue Mission. They had free program, room and board. Meanwhile NA is someplace where she can start right now.</p><p></p><p>If she were to go to a domestic violence safe house or shelter her housing needs would be solved immediately and they would help her to find stable longer term housing. They may well help her access drug treatment and counseling.</p><p></p><p>Meanwhile she should be qualified for medical care through the government, by going to social services in her County. Sometimes one can apply at clinics that work with the poor and underserved populations.</p><p></p><p>If she has been sexually exploited and/or prostituting herself there are resources specifically for this population, programs to help them transition to a different lifestyle.</p><p></p><p>Meanwhile, if and when she stabilizes she is young enough to go to Job Corps, where she will be housed, fed and trained vocationally (GED if necessary) in very good programs. This is a federal program with sites all over the country.</p><p></p><p>There are a number of options for her. I do not see where you have to fund her. She can access these based upon her own willingness to do so.</p><p></p><p>It is a good thing she reached out to you. You will see whether she can sustain this and make it an intention and follow through. This part is hard. The follow through. Because we have no control. Our hearts are touched and opened...and then there is nothing to do...except wait. You are very strong.</p><p></p><p>She is a victim of crime. If she files a police report she could get free long-term psychotherapy through a program called Victim Witness, most likely, if she wants it. She would apply through the District Attorney, but she must file a police report. She may not want to.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Copabanana, post: 743174, member: 18958"] I think SWOT had a good idea in the domestic violence program. But I do not know the rules about being clean. I have limited knowledge about drugs but detox would be different depending upon the substance and the method of use and duration of use. There will be a Drug and Alcohol Department in every County Department of Mental Health. They would know about resources for detox, treatment and sober living. I would not assume those beds are hard to get. They may be, but not necessarily. In the sober living where my son lived, the spot was free to indigents and it was not hard to get a spot. That was run through the Rescue Mission. They had free program, room and board. Meanwhile NA is someplace where she can start right now. If she were to go to a domestic violence safe house or shelter her housing needs would be solved immediately and they would help her to find stable longer term housing. They may well help her access drug treatment and counseling. Meanwhile she should be qualified for medical care through the government, by going to social services in her County. Sometimes one can apply at clinics that work with the poor and underserved populations. If she has been sexually exploited and/or prostituting herself there are resources specifically for this population, programs to help them transition to a different lifestyle. Meanwhile, if and when she stabilizes she is young enough to go to Job Corps, where she will be housed, fed and trained vocationally (GED if necessary) in very good programs. This is a federal program with sites all over the country. There are a number of options for her. I do not see where you have to fund her. She can access these based upon her own willingness to do so. It is a good thing she reached out to you. You will see whether she can sustain this and make it an intention and follow through. This part is hard. The follow through. Because we have no control. Our hearts are touched and opened...and then there is nothing to do...except wait. You are very strong. She is a victim of crime. If she files a police report she could get free long-term psychotherapy through a program called Victim Witness, most likely, if she wants it. She would apply through the District Attorney, but she must file a police report. She may not want to. [/QUOTE]
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