Support workers - getting my needs met.

Well, our appointment this morning didn't go ahead. I should have known. I got up early tidied the kitchen and got the animals out of sight (she doesn't like our pets) for nothing. I've texted her again to confirm when our next appointment is, but no response. She is meant to be helping me through the NDIS application process and now I have only 14 days left to submit everything and I haven't even met with her. I am bloody p*ssed off!

Good question @Former-Member... this support worker is supposed to be working with me to achieve my goals which I identified in my first meeting with her. She is also supposed to support me through the arduous process of applying for an NDIS package. So far I am doing everything on my own. I did finally hear from her this afternoon and told her what was going on for me and she actually sounded angry at me. I mean what the heck?!? I've been stressing ever since that I upset her in some way. Next week will be 4 weeks since I saw her last. This is not funny!

Hi @Queenie doesn't sound to me that she is much of a support worker at all and totally unfair for you. Would you feel comfortable contacting higher up where she works? No doubt she would have some sort of boss and if you could talk to someone like that and explain how long it has been since you saw her and the lack of support she is giving you.

Just a suggestion howver but not fair at all. Hmmm another reason why it is sometimes so hard to reach out for help

I guess it is supposed to be emotional support @Former-Member. Basically, she is someone with lived experience of MH issues who now works in the community to help others recover and live fulfilling lives. I don't want to get her into trouble but how she acted this afternoon was completely unprofessional in my book. We were supposed to be fortnightly meetings seeing as I am doing ok (despite almost ending up in the hospital a month ago). Next week will be 4 weeks since I last saw her. This is not good enough as I feel like I am already disconnecting from the service without actually receiving much assistance.

@Former-Member I'd feel awful going to her supervisor. However, I'm resigned to the fact that if she does cancel our next appointment. I will be ringing and asking for a supervisor. I just basically don't want to stir the pot. Maybe I'm too passive?

It is quite possible @Former-Member that she isn't having the best time of it right now. I'd feel a bit weird asking if she was okay though. When I was talking things over with my Mrs, my Mrs did say to ask her or her boss if she's okay. But wouldn't that be crossing the line? I don't know. It's just the lack of communication which bothers me the most.

I understand @Queenie you may feel bad about going to her supervisor but you need to do what is best for her. If she has lived experience and not coping well, then perhaps she needs to step back for a bit and let someone else take over for her for ahwile.

I know it is sometimes hard to make that call but I think you need to put yourself first and what helps you the best.