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Imagine waking up one morning to find that your new neighbor isn’t just someone moving in after a lease ended, but rather a psychotic convict, fresh off the streets, struggling with drug addiction. You didn’t get a notice, a warning, or even a whisper of what’s going on. They’ve been moved in by Telecare, an organization that’s supposed to help the mentally ill, but is instead creating a ticking time bomb right in your backyard. Spontaneous Evictions with Nowhere to Go Telecare has a track record of abruptly evicting their residents—many of whom are mentally unstable, suffering from severe psychosis,...

Let me start by saying that I have great respect for young people today. They’ve inherited a world that’s more connected, more complicated, and more chaotic than ever before. That being said, I’ve had my fair share of run-ins with Gen Z, especially when it comes to the treatment teams at places like Telecare, and I can’t help but wonder sometimes: how dumb is Gen Z? Now, don’t get me wrong. Gen Z is incredibly educated. They’ve grown up with the internet, they can fact-check anything in seconds, and they’ve got more degrees than a thermometer. But when it comes...

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...