helping family member

[seri]

Im hoping someone here can help offer a some advice, my Mum as taken in my brother who became homeless due to hoarding, he also has depression, and an alcoholic my Mum is well into her 70's and just cant cope with him, she has phoned a number of services trying to get help and no one can offer a solution, he can not stay with her any longer, has anyone been in a similar situation and good offer some advice

[Doolhof]

Hi Seri,

This certainly does sound like an issue.

Have your or your Mum tried phoning Beyond Blue or Life Line. They may be able to offer some advice or direct you to organisations that may be able to help.

You could try contacting the local council and see if they can suggest any organisations that could assist you.

Is your brother being treated by a Dr. or other mental health professionals? Maybe his Dr or your own might be able to make some suggestions as well.

Hope some of this helps!

From Mrs. Dools

[seri]

Thanks for your help Doolhof, lifeline was no help at all, lifeline told her there is no real help out there for single men plenty for women and children.

 Local council might be an option though.

[Simona]

Have you tried the Department Of Human Services?     Surely there is a government agency that can assist - I mean there are men's shelters however I don't know if they require some sort of referral.   Or google men's shelters local to your brother's and explain how desperate the situation is.  

I wish I could offer more advice -

[seri]

I have done the google thing and contacted many different organisation and get nowhere. He had many people helping him before he was evicted but he made no improvement, and he wont go to alcoholics anonymous,  and aventually they all give up on him.

[Doolhof]

Hi Seri,

Once again this does sound like a difficult situation. Is your Mum able to get any help and support from anyone?

It sounds like you have tried contacting many different organisations but nothing much can be done. Can you try to re contact some of the people who have offered help in the past and see if they can at least assist your Mum?

I still think that maybe a Dr might be able to point you all in the right direction as well if you have not already tried that.

From Mrs. Dools