Hey Ags, I've got an acquaintance who needs some help.

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Smittyfubar
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I don't want to say friend as I've only known him for a couple weeks. He worked for me from a temp agency. Even though it was only a couple weeks, while he was here, all I saw was hard work with zero discipline issues. He made a really good impression on me.

For his personal situation, all I know is while he was working for me, he was kicked out by his dad and is on the streets with no car. He says he is not allowed to go to any local shelters (Bryan/College Station) and I don't know why. I do suspect though it could be because of alcohol, as he has sent me texts saying he is drunk. I also suspect it could be from possible anger issues as he has told me he was arrested once for some sort of family/friend scuffle. He has also told me he is not right in the head and that he thinks he's insane as his mother shot herself he saw her body. Again, I don't know for sure. That's just a suspicion on what I've heard from him. He just now sent me a text saying he's made mistakes in the past and is wanting help.

He is in B/CS, but I believe he has been in Austin recently too as he says he needs The Austin State Hospital.

Does anyone here have a direction or phone number that I could give him to help him. I believe he is really wanting help.
TXCityGirl
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211 is the phone number for the United Way resources line
Smittyfubar
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Thank you.
BlueMiles
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Thank you for caring enough to try to help. I hope it works out.
Smittyfubar
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You're welcome. He truly seems like a good guy who's caught some rough breaks. I'll try to keep y'all update.
Mr.Short-termMemory
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https://mhmrabv.org/crisis-services

888-522-8262

Staff provide support and help connect callers to emergency services if needed including:
  • Contacting the MHMRABV psychiatrist and/or the caller's service coordinator for assistance.
  • Involving 911 services if the caller is dangerous to self or others.
  • Arranging an assessment by Eligibility Determination staff for callers new to MHMRABV services.
  • Emergency assessment by licensed staff may occur at a clinic or a community location depending upon the caller's needs. People who need brief treatment to help them stabilize may receive one to four sessions of therapy. Further need for therapy will be referred to a long-term service.
  • Routine eligibility appointments are available within 14 days or sooner if clinically indicated. At the conclusion of that appointment, an appointment is made for eligible individuals to see a doctor.
Jetty
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We buy an unlimited bus pass for a man in a somewhat similar situation. It's $45 a month. He can ride the bus to jobs etc around town and is keeping it together. He is super appreciative.

God Bless you for helping him.
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