My brother has been back from the gulf war for about a year. He has severe post tramatic stress. He also has several untreated injuries as a result of battle. He refuses to get help. Is there a way to get someone to just visit him or something? He lives in Dallas, TX
2007-01-06 08:26:11 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
You need to convince him he needs to be treated by the VA. Look up the local Veterans Administration Hospital in your regional phone book and give them a call to get admissions info. Or else contact your local chapter of the Disabled American Veterans or Amvets and tell them your problem; they might send a vet to talk with your brother or give you help in getting him into a VA hospital
Untreated injuries are a good reason to get him in there post haste. If they are life threatening neglecting to get treatment for them is a good evidence that he is a danger to himself. This requires proof but as a last resort it may be necessary to commit him.
2007-01-06 12:13:31 · answer #1 · answered by Mad Mac 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there should be some surport groups near Dallas since that Texas is a miltary state, check with the Amvets and other veteran groups, here are some sites that may help.
http://www.andrewscenter.com/veterans.htm
http://www.veteranstoday.com/
In the mean time,
Just tell him that he is loved,keep sending funny emails etc etc
2007-01-06 16:39:51 · answer #2 · answered by bleacherbrat34 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋