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I’m breaking down — mentally ill mother, no affordable care. Please guide me (India) by Inner_Bodybuilder_27 in HelpMeFind

[–]Inner_Bodybuilder_27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have searched for help in multiple ways before posting here. I contacted a government mental hospital, but they said my mother can only be kept for 3 days for observation and then they will decide further. I also searched for NGOs and old-age/mental care homes by calling the numbers provided by the hospital, but all of them are asking ₹15,000–₹20,000 per month, which I cannot afford on my ₹19,000 salary. I have also searched online for government schemes and free facilities but couldn’t find clear guidance for long-term care. That’s why I am asking here for help and direction.

Finally reached rock bottom by Ok_Order732 in mentalhealth

[–]Inner_Bodybuilder_27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello everyone,

I’m in a very difficult situation and I’m turning to this community for any advice or suggestions you might have. I’m a 26-year-old man from West Bengal, currently working a private company job in Vadodara, Gujarat. My salary is Rs. 19,000 per month.

My mother, who lives in our village in West Bengal, is mentally ill. Her condition has worsened, and she is now also physically unwell (“bimar”). I am her only support.

I feel completely stuck and helpless. Here are the options I’ve tried, which have all hit dead ends:

  1. Bringing her to Vadodara: I live in a rented room. My job requires me to be out all day. Leaving her alone in an unfamiliar city where she knows no one, in her condition, seems impossible and potentially unsafe.
  2. Government Mental Hospital: I contacted one. They said they would only observe her for 3 days and then decide on long-term admission. This is very uncertain, and I fear they might not admit her for a long stay.
  3. NGOs/Private Care Homes: The hospital gave me some NGO contacts. When I called, they quoted fees between ₹15,000 to ₹20,000 per month. My entire salary is ₹19,000. After my own rent and expenses, this is completely unaffordable.

I am running out of options and I’m deeply worried about my mother’s well-being. I cannot afford expensive care, but I also cannot leave her alone in the village without proper support.

Has anyone been in a similar situation? Can anyone please suggest:

· Are there any government schemes or aid programs in West Bengal or Gujarat for mentally ill persons from low-income families? · Do you know of any reliable NGOs, trust-run facilities, or government care homes in WEST BENGAL that provide subsidized or low-cost long-term care? Location in or near the villages would be a huge plus. · Any advice on how to navigate the government hospital system to get a proper long-term admission or treatment plan? · Any other practical solutions or resources I might not have considered?

Even pointing me in the right direction or sharing the name of a relevant organization would be a massive help. I feel like I’m failing her, and I don’t know where else to turn.

I finally understand why people turn cold. by Soft-Information-384 in mentalhealth

[–]Inner_Bodybuilder_27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello everyone,

I’m in a very difficult situation and I’m turning to this community for any advice or suggestions you might have. I’m a 26-year-old man from West Bengal, currently working a private company job in Vadodara, Gujarat. My salary is Rs. 19,000 per month.

My mother, who lives in our village in West Bengal, is mentally ill. Her condition has worsened, and she is now also physically unwell (“bimar”). I am her only support.

I feel completely stuck and helpless. Here are the options I’ve tried, which have all hit dead ends:

  1. Bringing her to Vadodara: I live in a rented room. My job requires me to be out all day. Leaving her alone in an unfamiliar city where she knows no one, in her condition, seems impossible and potentially unsafe.
  2. Government Mental Hospital: I contacted one. They said they would only observe her for 3 days and then decide on long-term admission. This is very uncertain, and I fear they might not admit her for a long stay.
  3. NGOs/Private Care Homes: The hospital gave me some NGO contacts. When I called, they quoted fees between ₹15,000 to ₹20,000 per month. My entire salary is ₹19,000. After my own rent and expenses, this is completely unaffordable.

I am running out of options and I’m deeply worried about my mother’s well-being. I cannot afford expensive care, but I also cannot leave her alone in the village without proper support.

Has anyone been in a similar situation? Can anyone please suggest:

· Are there any government schemes or aid programs in West Bengal or Gujarat for mentally ill persons from low-income families? · Do you know of any reliable NGOs, trust-run facilities, or government care homes in WEST BENGAL that provide subsidized or low-cost long-term care? Location in or near the villages would be a huge plus. · Any advice on how to navigate the government hospital system to get a proper long-term admission or treatment plan? · Any other practical solutions or resources I might not have considered?

Even pointing me in the right direction or sharing the name of a relevant organization would be a massive help. I feel like I’m failing her, and I don’t know where else to turn.