[withit]

Does anyone know about any grants in NY that would help cover or defray the cost of psychotherapy treatment for a child with anorexia?

Please don't tell me to just take the child to a therapist who accepts my insurance. Please don't either tell me to go to my local clinic that offers a sliding fee.

This child has been taken to so many therapists and she absolutely does not cooperate. THere is only one therapist (one she's been seeing for over a year now) she cooperates with. But this therapist does not accept any insurance. I am researching the possiblility of a grant to help me pay for her treatment.

Any leads would be appreciated. State of NY.

[Direction]

Haven't heard of any such grants...

I won't tell the things you asked not to be told.

Just curious though why does child cooperate with just this therapist? What connection exists? Do you know what child is being asked to do? do you know what goals are set? Is T placating her and that is why she cooperates and the others ask something of her?

Also, why does a therapist not accept any insurance...I can see it eliminating a lot of paperwork...thinking it would also limit the amount of business...maybe that is the way T likes it...Just seems odd to me...

Anyway you post left me with more questions then answers I could give you...

[withit]

Thanks for not telling me what I don't want to be told

This therapist is highly experienced and very skilled. I have sat in the waiting rooms of all therapists I've taken her to, including this one, and I think she does amazing work. Prolly the reason she cooperates with her is cuz she's known her for a while. In addition, the reason it hasn't worked with any of the others I've tried is their approach was not within range of what works for my child.

The insurance thing; yeah, plenty of therapists in my area do not accept insurance due to the paperwork and less pay; and they're still booked. This particular t has been in practice for about thirty years.

[withit]

Placating her? Oh no, nothing of that sort.

[Direction]

I'm glad...thanks for not being offended by so many questions...

Since you are looking for grants...I'm guessing there isn't any money in savings, 401k, other stocks/bonds, or home equity...no rich aunts or uncles or?

The only thought that comes to mind is church...do you have a church affiliation? There are many churches that help financially those in need. The church I attend has funds set aside by giving members to help those in need as the church leader deems necessary. I use to help out as a financial clerk...a very humbling experience...indeed.

If not...all I can say is google away...if there is something out there...probably the fastest way to find it...

[withit]

I do not have any church affiliation so I am not sure I would get help from there. If I was to, I wouldn't know how to go about requesting it and I wonder how much if anything I can expect. Her therapy costs $175 a week.

[Gemstone]

I'm sorry, but I don't know of any grants.

Have you tried to submit to your insurance yourself? My doctor does not take my insurance, but my insurance company will still reimburse me for some of the fees if I fill out the paperwork myself and submit. You might want to try calling them and asking. You may want to tell them that regular therapy is keeping her out of the hospital. Insurance companies look at the big picture, and therapy is going to be a lot cheaper than a hospital stay.

I do the same. Pay up front, submit it to my insurance who then reimburses me 80% because T is out-of-network.

I would definitely look into it.

I'll keep my fingers crossed.

Petunia

[withit]

I have contacted the insurance (medicaid) and they said they would not under any circumstances reimburse me.

[Direction]

My kids pdoc doesn't accept medicaid though the T in the same office does...strange how they decide on that...

I'll keep thinking...

[Soidhonia]

Hello Withit. If it is a constant debilitating disorder that your daughters therapist is requesting payment for then Social Security may can help you with the insurance coverage, if the therapist is willing to get your daughter on Social Security for her disorder so the insurance may cover her specific therapeutic needs. Talk to your therapist and see if your therapist can help with getting your daughter on Social Security, since your daughter is going to need continual help. I hope things get better with your daughter. Take care. Soidhonia

[withit]

She is receiving SSI, but that doesn't cover psychotherapy sessions.

[Direction]

I'm not coming up with anything else...Unless you go to a trial somewhere...If the funds are not there...there not there...unfortunately she will need to be treated somewhere else...

I'm guessing that will take 6-12 months of adjustment...but at least she'll have something...

So to run down a basic list....just to double check

Savings
401k
other stocks/bonds
Universal/whole life cash value
Home equity
Sell house if you own one
If your religious, affiliate with a church...talk to church leader...directly as for assistance
Family members
Salvation Army...this would usually be a one time
Friends
Plead with pdoc to take child on as a medicaid patient...if he is that successful with her...he's got to feel some connection...and would be compelled to help out...
Plead with pdoc to reduce his fees for you

United Way...

and remember what I said... I believe in mircles..

[Direction]

Freewill has a good point that I left of the list...

[Direction]

sorry to have been negative and miss such an important one...

[withit]

Can you tell me some more about United WAy? I've never heard of them.

[Perna]

Have you tried asking the therapist to work out a lower payment for a longer period of time? I lent a friend a lot of money and it took her nearly 10 years to pay back; we had a "contract" and everything. With a little interest for the loan, it could be an "investment" thing for the T?

[eskielover]

The only grant I ever came across for anorexia or any ED treatment was at the actual ED treatment center itself. I had no insurance that would cover it & had no money to pay & was really really sick. They gave me 1 month free at the hospital....said that had grant money for people in my situation.

If it were me, I would confront the therapist & tell them your situation. If they really do care about your daughter & not just their $$$$$, they will be able to work something out. They can make exceptions if they want to....there is nothing cast in stone that they can't help out a patient that is in desparate need. Otherwise, they are telling you that it is ok to take her to another therapist & they don't care what happens.

I know that some are like that however, so don't be surprised. I understand how your daughter can respond best to that one therapist. I encountered that experience myself when I was in the hospital several years ago. He was the on call psychologist at the medical hospital I was in (they didn't have a psych department). For the first time in 12 years of therapy, I was able to connect with him. However when I was out of the hospital, he wouldn't take me on as a patient. I was devistated at the time. I haven't come across the same connection before or since, but have learned to work with what is available to me.

We can try everything possible, but it finally comes down to what works in our situation & the amount of $$$$ we have to spend.

Sorry for the lack of encouragement....sometimes we just have to deal with the way things are once we try everything possible to make things work,
Debbie

[Rapunzel]

Some counties have funds that they can give to help at-risk youth. I've been on a committee that oversees those funds, and not enough people know about it so sometimes it goes unused. If your county has it, the school district, community mental health center, social services agencies, and law enforcement should be able to find out where to request assistance. I don't know if your community has this or what it would be called, but ask around and see what anybody can come up with.