still scared

was trying to find my son help with no insurance or money, didnt before he hurt himself now he is on his way to a state hospital. Hope he is treated ok worried about it so much.

Hi there,

Where is this hospital? Is it near to you and can you visit him? How old is your son?

As his mother, you have every right to ring that hospital and request information(providing he is a minor) or you can simply ask if he is okay. You are family.....it is your fundamental right to be concerned and seek some answers.

Take good care, dear person......I can only imagine what you are going through right now but know you are not alone. Keep talking......we are here.

Big Hugs

Michah

Hi dontknowhowtohelp,
I'm sorry you are going through such a rough time...
As a retired psych nurse, state hospital system, please know that your son will be treated with respect and dignity.
After stabilization, his SSP--Social Service Provider--will be able to help him with the availability of community services in your area and the possibility of applying for disability.

As Micah pointed out, his age may affect your being able to get information on his condition. His privacy will be protected...it does not mean you will not be able to get information.
There are people who will help you in this situation. With not knowing more details, it's hard to do anything more than generalization. If you are his legal guardian, for instance, if he is not a minor then you will have more access to information.
Contacting the nearest NAMI will most likely give you good information on how to proceed...

Please remember to take care of yourself, too.
Your son is in good hands; take time for yourself. With all you have been through, you are probably physically and emotionally exhausted...

My best wishes to you and your son,
Catherine

((((((((((( dontknowhowtohelp )))))))))))) I hope both you and your son find help and peace. Good luck.

Though it is scary, for a person who is at the end of the resources, this really is a very good position to be in. I am glad that he is finally getting treatment, even if it may seem like a drastic way to go about it. Many of us have been through or know someone who has been through this kind of thing. If we can offer our experience and insight then we will be glad to help. Keep us posted and let us know how we can help. Good luck and we send our good will to you and yours.

It's not much help, but from one mother to another; don't punish yourself for not knowing. This type of thing can be tricky and if someone doesn't want you to know, then you won't. I'm glad to hear that he is getting help, and I really encourage you to see that he has a good, secure netwrk to come home to; definitely a p-doc and if possible a therapist. He may need help filling out disability or Medicare (if you have it there) forms. He will need your love, which is so evident here. Hang in there. we are here if you need to talk. HUGGGSSSS to you and your son.