14-09-2015 05:01 PM
14-09-2015 05:01 PM
The only way to get support workers that I can think of is:
- Referral through GP - if you have already exhausted a mental health plan + psychologist + psychiatrist then this is a logical next step in my opinion
- Admission to Emergency at Hospital then referral - involves waiting around for many frustrating hours in a less then ideal setting
- If you have accessed the services previously, calling their number and asking to speak to someone in crisis support and asking for some kind of intervention or appointment - ideally having your partner do this for you so you don't have to get frustrated when dealing with them
As I am from rural Vic and it is a different service entirely, I don't have the number for you. I found this on Google though:
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/mentalhealthservices/adult/insoutheast-a.htm
14-09-2015 05:07 PM
14-09-2015 05:07 PM
I am so glad you figured out how to adjust your post so that it was accepted bymods. I have truggled with restrictions too ... but I also know first hand how too many triggering things posted can have a disastrous effect.
Hope you get support soon.
I still dont feel very supported and feel have been left to manage situations which were very tricky alone while certain professionals just collected pay packets. I am trying to make people more accountable now that I am older and wiser. And stop others giving me the flick.
14-09-2015 05:50 PM
14-09-2015 05:50 PM
And here's the rest of the story, I'm sure this will get deleted again too!
14-09-2015 05:53 PM
14-09-2015 05:53 PM
No need to worry about it being deleted if you follow the forum rules 🙂 if your having trouble perhaps the forum criteria may not be for you?
Let me know if you need more direction on the page with the rules and ill pop up a hyperlink 🙂
Regards
Baboo
14-09-2015 05:59 PM
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I managed to read it just before it was deleted. Pure luck - refreshed the page and it was gone though.
You've been through several services, and it seems like there are some issues accessing them. One of them took a long time to get an appointment with.
With another one they kept trying to call the wrong number. Sounds kind of typical for these kinds of services - too many cooks spoil the broth. Everyone isn't really on the same page.
You have a complaint pending - it's adding to your anxiety. Just remember though that not everyone in these departments will know about that. Also, the stuff about the child protection stuff, if it isn't true then you have nothing to worry about, right? The allegation is completely boundless. There's no proof, no problem.
You are going to have to put your trust into someone though. Just one of these workers. You don't have a choice. If you want to the help you will have to just pick the most trustworthy one you can find and stick with them for the long haul. Make sure they have your number - just keep confirming it with them.
14-09-2015 06:04 PM
14-09-2015 06:04 PM
Naming the hospitals and support groups your having issues with
14-09-2015 06:09 PM
14-09-2015 06:09 PM
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