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The War is on Telecare: Don’t Talk Shit!!! The time has come to call it like it is. Telecare, the so-called "care" provider, is failing those who need help the most. The cracks in the system are not just cracks anymore; they’re gaping chasms swallowing up the mentally ill, the homeless, and the desperate. And I’m not about to stay quiet any longer. Telecare: The Real Villain in the Mental Health Crisis Let's not sugarcoat it. Telecare’s approach is more like a battlefield than a place of healing. They’ve adopted a tough love strategy that’s more about toughness and less...

In the realm of mental health care, you might think that the primary goal is to support and uplift individuals, ensuring they receive the care they need to thrive. But, alas, welcome to the strange world of Telecare, where participation in absurdly irrelevant group activities becomes the linchpin of whether you keep a roof over your head or find yourself out on the streets. Telecare insists that we, the mentally ill and vulnerable, must attend three groups a week, or else we risk losing our housing. Sounds simple enough, right? A few therapeutic sessions here and there—what could go wrong?...

During a stay at a local psychiatric hospital, I was assured that upon discharge, I would be placed in a local homeless service, The Illumination Foundation. But, at the last moment, they backed out. Instead, a representative from Telecare approached me, promising housing as part of their service if I signed their contract. Trusting their word, I signed the contract and was promptly discharged. Telecare initially covered a motel stay for two days, but then placed me in a room and board in Orange. My stay there quickly turned nightmarish. After sharing with one of the residents that I am...

Telecare is quick to highlight their success stories. They'll tell you about the clients who "got better," who "moved on," who now supposedly thrive thanks to their interventions. They encourage their clients to contact local government officials, share these tales of triumph, and help paint a rosy picture of their services. But what about the other side of the story? What about the failures? What about those who didn't make it? How many have died under their watch? This is the question we must demand an answer to. Telecare, like many organizations involved in mental health care, is all too...

When it comes to the treatment of addiction, Telecare seems to have found a holy trinity of sorts: cigarettes, cult-like adherence to the 12-step program, and an endless supply of lukewarm coffee. But before we crown them as the saviors of the modern addiction crisis, let’s take a closer look at what’s really going on. Cigarettes: The Smokers’ Sanctuary Walk into any Telecare facility, and you’re likely to be greeted by a thick cloud of cigarette smoke before you even step foot in the door. It’s no secret that smoking is encouraged—almost mandated—within these programs. The reasoning? Well, it’s the...