Thread: Mental Health problems do not end or pause during a government labeled "emergency". My oldest son is Autistic with co occurring mental illness. He is a big boy and has had aggressive outbursts since age 3. There is often little to no help for these kiddos. It requires

a constant search for help, and most times, it is a crisis situation. I had one of those at my home this morning. It got to the point of having to call the ambulance, which is always a last resort. He needed to be stabilized. An ambulance did not show up at my home. Instead,

Officers showed up. The end result was NO result. Everything is shut down for Covid. All surrounding states shut, so calling family was not an option. I don't like putting situations like these on blast for the sake of my son. No parent would. These shutdowns are affecting those

With mental health problems in a big way. Especially those states who are prolonging them and preventing people from seeking the appropriate treatment they need - whether that be a private physician or mental health center across state lines. Light needs to be shed on the

Fact that life goes on whether there is covid or not. We NEED to be able to resume our lives. We are now at the point where the government is determining who's health matters and who's doesn't. I called DOJ and was able to obtain a contact where I can file a complaint against

My state. I urge everyone who is in an extended lockdown to do the same. I apologize for the rant, but I will not allow the government to cast aside the needs of my child for a government labeled crisis. END THE LOCKDOWNS.