Helping a friend who has depression?

[Rigatoni]

I have two team members working under me right now, who are helping divide up the work load for a project we're developing. However, one guy shared with me that he's been dealing with chronic depression, anxiety / stress and some form of autism; it's been really affecting him lately, and he hasn't been productive whatsoever. Even though we're friends, I'm not overly close with him, and am not exactly sure what to do.

I know this issue is not something I can resolve myself, but working on this project together is mutually beneficial for us both, and I'd rather not cut it from the team if possible. He doesn't have money to buy medication, so his options are very limited right now. There's only so much I can do, but do want to help in any way I can to help him be productive.

Does anyone have an recommendations on how to best handle this situation?

 

[majj27]

He's off medication? Yikes. That can be dangerous.

 

[mukk_in]

I have two team members working under me right now, who are helping divide up the work load for a project we're developing. However, one guy shared with me that he's been dealing with chronic depression, anxiety / stress and some form of autism; it's been really affecting him lately, and he hasn't been productive whatsoever. Even though we're friends, I'm not overly close with him, and am not exactly sure what to do.

I know this issue is not something I can resolve myself, but working on this project together is mutually beneficial for us both, and I'd rather not cut it from the team if possible. He doesn't have money to buy medication, so his options are very limited right now. There's only so much I can do, but do want to help in any way I can to help him be productive.

Does anyone have an recommendations on how to best handle this situation?

Can your church help out with the meds or money for them?

 

[Rigatoni]

He's off medication? Yikes. That can be dangerous.

Can your church help out with the meds or money for them?

Yeah, I've been really concerned. I think him being on medication is the only viable solution right now; there's only so much I can do. I don't know if getting a church to raise money would work, but there might be another way to help pay for it we could look into. Thanks for the idea though.

 

[redblue22]

he needs to connect with a social worker. he or she can then connect him with the available resources.