Support worker.... how can they help?

[mamaandthegirls]

I’ve just been assigned a family support worker due to some MH issues. Just want to know if anyone has had anyone and what the first visit was like / what they did and how they helped you as a family?

I couldn't tell you, as I can't get any charity, council dept, or anyone else to help me n support me.

Especially when you apply for stuff, and they won't help, cos it's got to be a support worker that asks.

How.dis you get a support worker?

@macblank I am under the care of the mental health team and they assigned me one due to my mental health.

Ah, ok. My local team haven't spoken to me, since I took them to appeal for NOT giving me a specific diagnosis.

All they said originally... This person has complex mh. ... I could have told them that! lol

So after 2 years, I finally got another physchiatrist, and got a full n proper diagnosis. CPTSD, anti-social pd, and a couple others!

Oh, well, I'll ask again.

They should be there for YOU, and to assist you etc.

Sorry last bit a bit vague.

My friend who had/has a mh nurse/worker. Speaks to her about issues, what you want for future etc.

@macblank sorry you had a difficult time with your MH team. If it makes you feel any better, I too have had a bad experience with MH services in the past. I feel very fortunate to have a great team behind me right now.

Just out of curiosity do you have any children (preferably under 5) as I know you said no one will support / help you. As there is a charity called ‘home start’ that can help support you at home when you have children.

Thanks.

No I haven't any kids at home. My "step" daughter is 30 (I didn't get to meet her until she was 26, as that was shortly after meeting her mum... I'm sure if I even thought it in her presence, she'd flip!). lol

I'm partially deaf, MH, n physically disabled with type 2 diabetes, but cos.im not old, I don't have children, I'm not a druggie or drunk, I'm not youth or a child, ... Just a plain straight middle-aged male... No one gives a shit.

Good luck tho 😁

Hi OP I am in the same boat as you atm and have been seeing a support worker for the last month. She has made two home visits just to assess my needs and see how she can help and she’s been absolutely wonderful so far. She’s sorted out priority counselling for me which I start on Monday and chased a few other things up for me which I felt too anxious to do myself. My advice is to just be open and honest about what you would like help with. It was daunting at first but there’s been absolutely no judgement and completely understanding of my mental health issues. It’s been reassuring to have her at the end of the phone if needed as well. I hope you have an equally positive experience

@macblank if you’ve got MH problems I’m really shocked your MH team won’t speak to you! Could you possibly get your GP to sort something out?

@Lana1234 thank you for your reply! It sounds like you’d support worker is very helpful. I’m nervous about what to ask of her, but I have 2 young children so I’m hoping she can help with them if possible! How long will you have your support worker for?

My partner is a family support worker and he helps with a whole range of things. From parenting advice and skills, getting you the support you need to food bank vouchers or even essential household items

Some are better than others so if you are assigned someone you don’t click with just say. I had a support worker when my dc were smaller, through the school, and she was amazing. Gave me a lot of confidence, support and arranged counselling