any social workers out there

I have been in the hospital 2 times in the last 2 months. And they have kept me like 5 to 7 days everytime. I gotta try and go back to work if it kills me. I don't know how people live without working or no money coming in. I can't do this worring every month. I got get my mind together enough to go to social services on monday. My daughter will help me. I have worked for the county for 15 years now. Seems like I would remember what help I can get but I don't. Thanks for the prayers. I need all of them I can get. Thanks for your help.

Amy

i am so sorry you are having a hard time.  i am a mental health social worker, and if the hospital has released you twice without referring you to a case manager, then they have done you a disservice.  please contact your social worker at the hospital and asked to be referred for COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES.  if you qualify, it is a great resource.  if you do not have medicaid, and no income, please ask for IPRS FUNDS.  any local mental health agency in your area should be able to help you navigate through.  i hope this helps.  take care!

In the hospital in group me and another man ask the social worker about getting help. He had been ther 2 weeks. And she said she didn't know. All she did was play word card games with us everyday. Or read us a story. I am going to call around everywhere tomorrow to see what I can do. I am just worried about my daughter so much. I gotta take care of her. The hospital just gave me release papers and a appointment on March 3th. with the phych doctor. Everytime I go seems like I end up in the hospital. I was not my will to go this time. I got put in hand cuffs and the police took me from the phych office to the hospital. I was in another county so they brought me back to my county hospital. I had never been in hand cuffs or a police car. I was scared to death. I don't have medicaid. So I don't know how I will get my meds filled. Thanks so much for the help. I gotta get my butt in gear and get right!!

Amy

Amy -  Sounds like edentonmom gave you some fabulous advise. I hope you are able to get some help. Keep us posted! You and your daughter are in my prayers.

Thank you so much. We need all the prayers we can get.

Amy

I'm not sure what county you live in ...but look at the county website for extra information as well as the paper work that you can print out....and what you will need to take to them. That way  when you do gp and apply it won't slow you down or hold up your paper work.   I do know that most counties will help with ligh****er, and elecctric bills, food stamps, and health ins. .....ans well as some cash to help you get back on your feet.   I wish you all the best of luck and you are in my thoughts and prayers. ......BELIEVE me I know how you feel....I started having problems right after my surgery and because of that I lost my job for a few months and had to get unemployment. ALL THE BEST....AND YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS..

It is so scary to be own your own with kids and no income. Thanks for helping.

Amy

Amy, I am sorry that you are going thru a ruff time I know how hard it can be. I am a Social Work/Criminal Justice Major at ECU. I work for a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Agency here in Greenville. I don't know where you live but if you call our Adult Outpatient Center they and tell they about your situation and that you have no income they can get you a screening and the LME will set up an appointment for you with our Agency.  252-752-0483 ext. 200 let them know about your Bi-polar and any need of medication.  They are located across from the hospital at 2245 statonsburg rd. greenville nc suite T. Also, if you tell me what city you live in I might be able to offer some other suggestions. I also did Community Support Work for a long time so I know of some places around NC.