Hi, Cabby!
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Originally Posted by Cabby
Do I need to seek some professional help or something? If yes then that will be hard as I do not have the money or insurance to do so.
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I cannot tell you whether or not you need professional help. If you are in severe distress, calling a free crisis line might be your first option.
(Sorry, these resources are skewed toward the USA)
Crisis Resources
PsychCentral's Suicide and Crisis links page
Doc John's Suicide Resources short list
Metanoia
Samaritans.org - UK & Republic of Ireland
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK
Suicide Prevention, Awareness, and Support
Hopeline: Kristin Brooks Hope Center
Suicide Forum
Non-Emergency Help When Money is Tight
United Way / AIRS Home – 211.org [AIRS = Alliance for Information and Referral Systems]
211.org Call Center Search
US Department of Housing and Urban Development, General Resources
State Departments of Human Services (different states use slightly different terms):
Department of Social Services (DSS)
Department of Human Services (DHS)
Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS)
Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC)
Examples:
Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS)
Montana Department of Public Heath & Human Services
Search: “your location” social services
New York City Coalition for the Homeless
Finding Low-Cost Psychotherapy, By John M. Grohol, Psy.D.
PsychCentral’s
Insurance & Finances Forum
New York Times article:
How to Find Mental Health Care When Money is Tight, by Lesley Alderman
NeedyMeds
Free and Low-Price Prescriptions – PsychCentral Topic
Mental Health America – search for “Mental Health America” plus the name of the state where you live. Examples:
Montana Colorado
Disability.gov (USA; “Connecting the Disability Community to Information & Opportunities”)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Find your local NAMI
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Home Page
DBSA Support Groups and Chapters
DBSA Support Groups and Chapters Directory (Terms of Use)A support group can be an inexpensive or free (partial) alternative to regular therapy.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Self Help Resources (Get Self Help UK)
Online Self-Help Book for Mental Health & Illness (MentalHelp.net)
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