@talljasperman – But I mean opportunities to meet people face-to-faceā¦ I don’t know your whole story, but I know you have some challenges that make it difficult for you in society. Do you have a case manager? Can they perhaps direct you to groups where you could meet people who deal with similar challenges and discuss some coping strategies? Are there websites more specialized than AB or Fluther that are geared toward support and interactions with others that can relate to your experiences?
Honestly, I see your questions but often don’t answer because I don’t know what to say. Partly because the health care and mental health service programs seem to be structured very differently here in the US than where you are in Canada. Here, we have programs to help people who want to work find jobs that are suited to their abilities. I have patients who reside in homes where the residents are grouped based on their personalities and needs, so that they can interact more easily than they might with random placements.
You have the internet and all its resources at your fingertips. I see you ask for help, but it really may be time for you to be your own best friend and take the initiative and advocate for yourself in your locality than asking random people around the world wide web. Search the websites for Canada and your Province and City and see what services are available for those who have special needs. You could even write emails to the people who run those departments in your government and ask for assistance, since it seems that you are not getting the help you deserve.