If this kind of topic isn’t allowed on this site and I have to look under the Mental Health Resources instead, I’m so sorry.
I honestly don’t know what else to do. Today, my sister received a letter from the social worker in the county that I currently reside in. This is the same social worker who my maternal uncle had been in contact with to try to get me the services I need for my Autism Spectrum Disorder. Unfortunately, the letter states that after the county’s psychologist reviewed the documentation they received (an adult autism evaluation, a physical, etc.), I do not meet the eligibility criteria for their services.
I am completely devastated. I didn’t think this could happen as I was promised that I would be okay after my mother died unexpectedly almost two years ago. Now, I’m not so sure. I’m feeling more hopeless than ever and I don’t think any amount of mental health treatment will help me get past this decision from the county. I just feel that this isn’t right. I deserve so much better than to live in a city where I’m treated like my disabilities or disorders don’t matter to them. I don’t believe things will get any better for me at this point.
I honestly don’t know what else to do. Today, my sister received a letter from the social worker in the county that I currently reside in. This is the same social worker who my maternal uncle had been in contact with to try to get me the services I need for my Autism Spectrum Disorder. Unfortunately, the letter states that after the county’s psychologist reviewed the documentation they received (an adult autism evaluation, a physical, etc.), I do not meet the eligibility criteria for their services.
I am completely devastated. I didn’t think this could happen as I was promised that I would be okay after my mother died unexpectedly almost two years ago. Now, I’m not so sure. I’m feeling more hopeless than ever and I don’t think any amount of mental health treatment will help me get past this decision from the county. I just feel that this isn’t right. I deserve so much better than to live in a city where I’m treated like my disabilities or disorders don’t matter to them. I don’t believe things will get any better for me at this point.
Can you appeal? A whole lot of disability services in the US are designed to always deny on the first go around, no matter what, and only do a serious look after an appeal. The "idea" is that the people who really need it will appeal/re-apply and "pretenders" will be discouraged. It's some politician's idea of a way to save money.
Kim wrote:
It's some politician's idea of a way to save money.
O.O
You are not kidding...
That's something good to know.
I'm too far away to know these things, here in this country, I think we're a bit spoiled concerning inclusion and care for disabled (even if it is still not enough)
Thank you Kim
Kim wrote:
Can you appeal? A whole lot of disability services in the US are designed to always deny on the first go around, no matter what, and only do a serious look after an appeal. The "idea" is that the people who really need it will appeal/re-apply and "pretenders" will be discouraged. It's some politician's idea of a way to save money.
I have to see what my maternal uncle wants to do since he and my grandmother are the ones who are looking out for me since my stepfather and two younger siblings are too selfish to do what’s right. The last time I spoke to my maternal uncle, he told me he needs the denial letter along with the other papers that my sister got in the mail. He may be filing for an appeal with an attorney.
Okay. That's the correct move. I would advise you to talk to him to understand more of what's happening. Unfortunately, we're not going to have a lot of insight here because we're even more in the dark.
Kim wrote:
Okay. That's the correct move. I would advise you to talk to him to understand more of what's happening. Unfortunately, we're not going to have a lot of insight here because we're even more in the dark.
I understand.