<prompt> Human: Im only 17 and I cant afford a 1,000 bill to the hospital because I tried to kill myself.I never consented to get in the ambulance and since Im a minor I didnt need to sign anything to be forced into the ambulance. I was handcuffed by the police officer and forced in.They billed me 1,000 and I legitimately cannot afford it with my parents because theyre both dying and dont have the money. Im stuck. I have no family that is able to help and I never consented to this. I dont have a job because I got fired when they heard I attempted suicide. I cant possibly afford this.What can I do? Im being treated like a criminal when I never hurt anyone. I cry all the time knowing I cant afford it. I dont have my temps yet and I cant get it until Im 18...I have no money and was physically forced against my will into that ambulance only to bill me and treat me like a criminal.  <response>: Hello, I just need to say something since I work in EMS. you start off by saying you were forced in the ambulance and then you say you tried to kill yourself. As soon as you are suicidal you MUST go to the hospital by ambulance if they know you are suicidal. They cannot, and will not let you walk based on local EMS protocols. you made the choice to try and kill yourself and someone found out and called 911. the EMTs were simply doing their job. 