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creating a haven that is not home but not a hospital. Would you avai of it?
Posted on 08/20/08, 06:19 am
I have been thinking about this for years. I think a centre which would offer a place to stay, a person to help with every day tasks (posting stuff, making phone calls, shopping etc.) therapy, exercise, reading, accommodation with two main rules 1. everyone shares one main meal a day and 2. honesty about suicidal intent is a must.There have been times when my function levels have been very low but not low enough to be in a hospital yet still needing help. what does everyone think?
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Reply #1 08/20/08 3:44pm
i would love that it sounds next best to having home health agency come in part-time to watch that meds are taken and basics are getting done and a person isnt too stressed out and taking it out on kids or other family members -
Reply #2 08/21/08 6:19pm
have you ever thought about an intensive outpatient or partial hospital program? they are similar to what you describe, but you go back to your own house at night -
Reply #3 08/22/08 6:14am
that sounds good about intensive outpatient though I would hope to avoid all feelings, textures etc of the hospital setting yet still provide the support necessary. No group therapy but individual if required. Rural setting so that there could be walks etc. a games room, gym, t.v. meditation and so on. If possible there could be a place for a family to come and stay on overnights or suchlike. a lotto win would be excellent, i'd set it up in the morning. I think that a place like this would have saved my brother's life. -
Reply #4 10/05/08 10:27am
i am not at a point in my life right now where i would need that....
but i think it would be a great thing for others!!! -
Reply #5 10/06/08 6:13am
I was in a day patient where I went for the day but, I went home at night then came back in the morning. I brought my lunch, had my breakfast and dinner at home. I would be interested in such a place if I could keep my car so I could still go if I wanted to go out. Tom -
Reply #6 10/09/08 9:38am
It defiantely sounds like something to do. -
Reply #7 10/12/08 11:44am
There are halfway houses (halfway in or out of the hospital, whichever way you choose to look at it) here in the States that provide that type of environment. It can be a wonderful place for those who aren't completely non-functional but may be headed that way. Halfway houses are created for a number of persons in need--mental health, alcohol/drug rehab, spousal abuse, even for those who are dying.
My cousin, Stan, (whom I still miss very much) died in a halfway house from complications of AIDS. He had just turned 30 and looked like an old man without the grey hair. He had all the medical care he needed but was in a home environment. He died as peacefully as anyone can under those circumstances. -
Reply #8 10/13/08 4:20am
thanks for all the input. all i need now is a lotto win! am going to try to start ball rolling on fundraising for it though as soon as i have recovered from surgery and get out from under this particular bout of depression. after nearly a year of it the current regime seems to be helping at last; here's hoping.
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