News

In a country where the Constitution is supposed to be the bedrock of our freedoms, it's alarming to see how easily those rights can be trampled on, especially by the very institutions meant to support us. Today, I want to share my experience with Telecare and, more specifically, my case manager, Manny, who has consistently violated my First Amendment rights. The Situation Manny is my case manager at Telecare, an organization that is supposed to provide mental health services and support to those in need. However, instead of support, I've found myself in a constant battle to protect my basic...

In the world of mental health care, one would expect that the primary focus is on helping clients recover, stabilize, and reintegrate into society. Yet, for many who find themselves under the care of Telecare, the experience is vastly different. As a for-profit organization, Telecare’s financial structure seems to benefit the staff far more than the clients, many of whom are left to fend for themselves—often resulting in homelessness. The Disparity in Care At the core of Telecare’s operations is a troubling disparity: while the staff members—administrators, therapists, and other employees—receive their paychecks, the clients, who are supposed to be...

When we think about the life pattern of the average Telecare client, a distressing sequence emerges: childhood abuse, followed by drug addiction, leading to mental illness and often resulting in criminal activity. This trajectory isn't just a coincidence; it’s a tragic chain reaction triggered by unresolved trauma. And yet, despite the glaring need for trauma-informed care, Telecare's approach is to disregard the roots of their clients’ pain, adopting a “tough love” stance that demands they simply “man up” to their past and focus on today’s issues. But what happens when we ignore the foundational trauma in a person’s life? The...

If you or someone you love has been mistreated by Telecare, now is the time to share your story. For too long, this organization has operated under a veil of secrecy, while its so-called “care” has left countless individuals in worse conditions than they started. It’s time to expose Telecare’s unethical and possibly illegal practices for what they are and demand justice for those who have been wronged. A Call to All Who Have Suffered Under Telecare Telecare has been at the center of numerous stories of neglect, abuse, and outright cruelty. Many of us have faced housing instability, lack...

Orange County, we have a serious problem. Our tax dollars are funding a mental health system that is failing its most vulnerable citizens. At the center of this crisis is Telecare, an organization that claims to care for those with mental illness but instead perpetuates a cycle of neglect, victim-blaming, and outright cruelty. It’s time we take a stand and demand change before more lives are lost. Telecare’s Tough Love: A Modern-Day Atrocity In my recent blog post, , I exposed how Telecare’s association with 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous has created a toxic environment where victims of domestic violence,...