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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 725436" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Would he live in a group home for the mentally ill? I am not sure if his salary would disqualify him. Sometimes the better they do, even when sick, the sad fact is that keeps them from qualifying for much needed government assistance. Has he applied for Medicaid or Disability and been accepted? Although he has a job, a case could be made for mental illness skewing his thinking and decision making. I would urge him to at least try to see if he qualifies. He has a serious psychiatric diagnosis.</p><p></p><p>I am a mentor to mostly young people with mental illness who come daily to a social club for those who are mentally ill and many live in group homes. That helps them get a little care and some independence. But none I know of have a full-time job, although almost all do work. Most are on medication and doing fairly well.</p><p></p><p>I have been training to become a peer mentor, on and off, for over two years, my first attempt interrupted by a bad car accident. So my title is not official, but when I visit, the younger people do come to me and we talk. I don't know all the ins and outs of getting advanced services though. I do know that most people I know are content in the various group homes they live in, and help with daily living skills is offered. If on Medicaid, the homes cost nothing, I think, or maybe the State takes a small stipend.</p><p></p><p>I am sorry about your pain and that of your son. I hope he is his biggest advocate and not afraid to try for any help he is entitled to receive. He could perhaps eventually learn to spend money right and live on his own or he could ask for a payee to help him with money.</p><p></p><p>Have a peaceful night. You are doing all you can</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 725436, member: 1550"] Would he live in a group home for the mentally ill? I am not sure if his salary would disqualify him. Sometimes the better they do, even when sick, the sad fact is that keeps them from qualifying for much needed government assistance. Has he applied for Medicaid or Disability and been accepted? Although he has a job, a case could be made for mental illness skewing his thinking and decision making. I would urge him to at least try to see if he qualifies. He has a serious psychiatric diagnosis. I am a mentor to mostly young people with mental illness who come daily to a social club for those who are mentally ill and many live in group homes. That helps them get a little care and some independence. But none I know of have a full-time job, although almost all do work. Most are on medication and doing fairly well. I have been training to become a peer mentor, on and off, for over two years, my first attempt interrupted by a bad car accident. So my title is not official, but when I visit, the younger people do come to me and we talk. I don't know all the ins and outs of getting advanced services though. I do know that most people I know are content in the various group homes they live in, and help with daily living skills is offered. If on Medicaid, the homes cost nothing, I think, or maybe the State takes a small stipend. I am sorry about your pain and that of your son. I hope he is his biggest advocate and not afraid to try for any help he is entitled to receive. He could perhaps eventually learn to spend money right and live on his own or he could ask for a payee to help him with money. Have a peaceful night. You are doing all you can [/QUOTE]
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