Learn about money safety, how to spot scams and how to say “no” to requests for money. lamana Learn about money safety, how to spot scams and how to say “no” to requests for money. Read More »
Practice making a doctors appointment and ordering prescription refills (either by phone, online, or through an app). lamana Practice making a doctors appointment and ordering prescription refills (either by phone, online, or through an app). Read More »
Work with your teen and the doctor to make and share a medical summary. lamana Work with your teen and the doctor to make and share a medical summary. Read More »
Before your teen turns 18 and becomes a legal adult, figure out if they will need help making health care decisions. See the “Supported Decision Making & Guardianship” section for more information. *Unless other arrangements have been made (ie., healthcare power of attorney), at age 18, the individual is a legal adult and legally responsible for their care. You cannot access their medical information or be in the doctors visit unless your young adult agrees or certain legal forms have been completed. lamana Before your teen turns 18 and becomes a legal adult, figure out if they will need help making health care decisions. See the “Supported Decision Making & Guardianship” section for more information. *Unless other arrangements have been made (ie., healthcare power of attorney), at age 18, the individual is a legal adult and legally responsible for their care. You cannot access their medical information or be in the doctors visit unless your young adult agrees or certain legal forms have been completed. Read More »
Talk with your teen about the age they want to transfer to a new doctor for adult care. lamana Talk with your teen about the age they want to transfer to a new doctor for adult care. Read More »
Request/advocate for an updated educational psych eval from the school, which may be useful when entering adult services or postsecondary programs. lamana Request/advocate for an updated educational psych eval from the school, which may be useful when entering adult services or postsecondary programs. Read More »
Explore Work Together NC’s library of mental health services. lamana Explore Work Together NC’s library of mental health services. Read More »
Explore options for peer support and other community-based resources. lamana Explore options for peer support and other community-based resources. Read More »
If appropriate, assume additional responsibility for mental health care needs (making appointments, etc). lamana If appropriate, assume additional responsibility for mental health care needs (making appointments, etc). Read More »
Acquire a state identification card at the DMV. lamana Acquire a state identification card at the DMV. Read More »
