Resources for assisting someone with disabilities

[H011yHawkJ311yBean]

Someone I know is physically challenged and has some mood disorders and wants to move out of an emotionally abusive and controlling setting.

She is thinking of going back to school in Ohio or Northern Indiana... I found some links, but does anyone know any general advice to give about someone who is either going to school or even just trying to get non-assisted living if they have a disability and have some mental health issues? I cannot seem to find any specific advice about what to do if someone is trying to be independent and lives with abuse (a parent who is emotionally abusive)...

I suggested to her that she could either call the schools and see what they have to offer, or check in the city she were planning to stay in and find out from the Housing Authority or City about different housing options. There are some houses/apartments who will only charge people what you can afford (at least where I'm at up here in Canada)... There's also possibilities to see if she could check with the area's Mental Health Associations, Grant or Bursary programs and so on...

Does anyone else know what I could possibly say or where I could refer her to?

Here's what I have found so far:

The National Benefit Authority Testimonials (but this is in Canada)
How to Apply for Saskatchewan Disability | eHow.com (Saskatchewan, Canada)
Questions and Answers - Social Services - Government of Saskatchewan (Saskatchewan, Canada)
SaskDISC (Saskatchewan, Canada)
Employment Programs - The Saskatchewan Abilities Council (Saskatchewan, Canada)

(I believe these are mostly Indiana but with a few other places thrown in)
Affordable housing for elderly and physically disabled at Boodry Place ? Local News ? The Morehead News
Housing for Physically Disabled
Resources for Disabled Individuals : Wishes 4 Me Foundation
The Disabled and Self-Employment

WHITTIER : Center Helps Disabled Be Self-Sufficient - Los Angeles Times
Independent Living Services | Queen Elizabeth's Foundation
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/07/health/07patient.html

Nashville:
Nashville Government Services and Assistance for the Disabled

Oregon:
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/policy/spd/rules/411_100.pdf

 

[making_art]

Hi j-g-jellybean,

Transition houses are excellent resources for women who are experiencing abuse. Even if she calls and talks to them they will be able to direct her on how to get help. Just being able to leave and get support for being independent and away from the abuser is what people need. Transition houses specialize in this kind of support. Here is a Canadian reference from BC but they could direct her to the nearest transition house. Or, a search for a transition house in the area will get her a phone number and someone to talk to.

Resources | Victoria Women's Transition House

All the best to your friend!

 

[H011yHawkJ311yBean]

Thank you! I appreciate the information.

---------- Post added at 08:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:32 AM ----------

Oh drat, she called a transition house in her area, but because she wasn't being physically or sexually abused they told her she wasn't eligible.

Anyone have any other options...?

 

[Mari]

H! It is difficult to give specific resources without knowing what area she is in. I do know that in Ontario a person can often get help and resource information by going directly to a family doctor, a job resource centre, a women's centre, a mental health centre, or to an organization that deals with the specific physical challenge that she has. Best wishes.

 

[H011yHawkJ311yBean]

My original info:

She is thinking of going back to school in Ohio or Northern Indiana...

I assume she is in Ohio though, from what she's said. I will run this info you have given me past her. Thanks Make_Art and Mari!