I think you just have to be your own case manager then. Ask lots of questions. Ask here and ask anywhere you can.

When I moved my son from the mhc, I knew the biggest thing we'd be missing would be the case manager. The mhc in our county has lousy social programs, so that wasn't going to be a loss. But, honestly, I was a little afraid to lose case management. It's worked out ok, though.

Have you been to - what do you call the welfare office there? Here it's SRS - Social and Rehabilitation Services. The place you apply for food stamps and stuff. Here you use the same application for food stamps and cash assistance as you do for Medicaid. (My son would probably qualify for food stamps btw. We just haven't applied. He seems okay without them for now.)

Maybe call that office. Ask about Medicaid.

Here, the local SRS office was really helpful. They had compiled a list of agencies that might be helpful. Like for housing or voc rehab. Also, some organization has compiled a similar list. I saw it at a therapist's office once. If you can find a list like that, look through it. There may be services available you're not aware of. That's one thing case managers can help with. They know what services are available in the area and how to hook up with them.