Quote From: mensanIt is pretty drastic, but it's the only thing I can think of. There is a mental illness court in your county. (Look in the blue pages of your phone book). You can petition it to have him committed as a danger to himself, since he is not able to care for himself. If the warrant were granted, he would be sent to Terrell State Hospital for a period of six weeks, where, theoretically, he would receive treatment and medication.
That is the only thing I know to do for a person who is not compliant. It would be very difficult for him, since he is afraid to leave the home, but I don't know of any other way to get him treatment. And, of course, the judge would have to go along with it. But, if you were successful on getting him on meds, you might be able to get him the help he needs.
As for just getting him financial help, without treatment, you can call the welfare department (blue pages). They can assist you in getting SSI. I left the welfare department 25 years ago, but when I was there a caseworker would make a home visit to a disabled person to help him get his application in for SSI and food stamps. Of course, your neighbor would have to be there for the visit to do the actual work, but it might be less stressful for him than a committal if you don't want to go that route.
Please let us know what happens. This is a case like many I had when I was a caseworker.
Hi...I worked at the welfare department myself and made those types of visits myself. In our state though...for folks like with these problems...they had home health care. A doctor goes to the house and nurse's do followups and reports to the doctor. But there is always a doctor visit within a certain amount of time. That was also through Social Services.
I'm started to learn that you and I have a lot in common Mensan.
