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Old Mar 30, 2009, 01:47 PM
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I would like to present various ways you can receive mental health care with little to no money, and find ways to financial assistance.

1. Find a Community Mental Health Clinic - Services typically include Psychiatric visits, Therapy, Payment Plans, Housing or assisted-living arrangements, Job training and placement for people who can work,
Transportation, Assistance securing Social Security and disability benefits.
Contact your local, county, & state Mental Health Association telephone directory.
Or a complete directory at www.nmha.org or National Mental Health Association at: 1-800-969-06642.

2. University Programs - often on the leading edge of research, provide latest treatment, may offer free treatment especially if you participate in a study.
* Suggestion* Because it is a teaching & learning environment,
there will be trainees so keep in touch with the supervising physician or psychitrist, especially if medications are involved.

3. Find Peer Support - Everyone has something valuable & unique to teach you. It can be a relief to be with people from whom you don't have to hide the fact that sometimes you need help.

4. Contact Religious Organization - Very often have qualified counselors on staff who can provide therapy and other assistance for free or at a reduced cost, member or not.

5. Obtain State Medical Assistance (((More info coming!!! ))))
Holmes
Thanks for this!
Miracle1986