Funding Request: $3,147.10 CAD
Critical Need: CNKMO0424
Amos is the second born in a family of three siblings. His elderly parents depend on Amos and his sister’s Chalice sponsors and the income of their eldest son, Safari. With the support of his Chalice sponsor and the Mombasa site, 20-year-old Amos graduated in 2019, and pursued his trade as an auto mechanic.
But he started showing unusual and alarming behavior changes in February 2023. His demeanor changed, couldn’t sleep, and he refused to eat with his family. His mental health symptoms grew increasingly distressing and potentially violent towards himself and others. His family feared for his safety and their own.
Amos met with a psychiatrist who prescribed a round medication and counseling. But Safari struggled to afford the medication and the cost of transportation to his appointments. This caused intermittent disruptions in his treatment. Unfortunately, this meant his violent behaviours returned and his family no longer felt safe living with him.
Amos needs at least three months of inpatient mental health treatment to learn to live with his condition. In the hospital, he will receive the personalized treatment and support he needs, as well as find some space from aspects of home life that might be triggering his behaviours.
The Mombasa site staff have requested to cover his inpatient treatment, as well as outpatient counseling and medication after he’s discharged. The site will assist his immediate family members to attend counseling so that they can learn how to support Amos. They will also ensure he’s eating a robust diet to restore his strength, and work with him to resume his studies to become a mechanic.
The total budget of $3,147.10 CAD will cover Amos’ admission fee for 3 months, medication, lab services, personal effects, and counselling.
Please note that any donations that exceed the request will be used to fund other critical need emergencies that may arise.
