[phaset]

I am really struggling with life right now. Medication is helping some, but I'm still not happy. I see a psychologist privately once a month, but that is nowhere near enough. I can't afford any more, even this is too much. I tried to switch to seeing someone for free last year but I was denied for some dubious reasons. Worse, she violated my privacy. I felt so greedy going there and she essentially told me I was.

Recently I found out that we have community health navigators. I want to make an appointment with them tomorrow to see if they can help me. I have several medical and mental disorders, but no one talks to anyone else about my care, I need more help than I am getting. I'm so scared that something is going to go wrong again. I don't want to get my hopes up and get hurt again.

Canada. Your problem is you aare seeing a psychologist. Most of these are user pay in the country . But, there are avenues for free mental healthcare.

See your family doctor and get a referral to a psychiatrist. This is FREE. If your psychiatrist does not offer therapy as part of their practise get a referral inturn for a therapist which is covered by your provincial healthcare.

An additional avenue. Do you have an EAP at work? They will find therapists and counsellors for you that will be covered by your work benefits plan.

Contact the Canadian Mental Healthcare Associan (CMHA).

[phaset]

EAP is only to refer me somewhere else. My psychiatrist doesn't do therapy. Very few do, and they have huge wait lists or aren't accepting new patients. My insurance doesn't cover much. I don't mean to dismiss your suggestions but I've been through all of that.

I think that seeing a navigator could be really helpful. I understand the fear of it not working out again, but maybe you will be pleasantly surprised. I'm sorry you have been through some difficult and from what it sounds like, unprofessional experiences in therapy in the past. It's really a shame. The people who need the most help get the opposite. It's happened to me too with therapists. Let us know how your experience goes with contacting the health navigator.

I am soo sorry this is hard for you. The experience shouldn't be so difficult here. You are right though, I admit I waited a year for CBT.

[phaset]

I called and talked to someone this morning, waiting for a call back for an appointment. I can't chick out now.