Still trying to look for counseling. - Democratic Underground

coloradodem2005

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Fri Mar-04-05 05:02 PM
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Still trying to look for counseling.

But, without money or insurance it seems to be too hard. Nobody wants to help me.

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nothingshocksmeanymore

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Fri Mar-04-05 05:06 PM
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1. Isn't there one on your campus?

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coloradodem2005

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Fri Mar-04-05 05:11 PM
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2. I don't go to school.

I have said this before. I didn't go back this semester because I sucked last semester and I lost my student loan anyway. How many times to I have to say that I have failed? I have failed at this just like with everything else. How many times do I have to say it? I failed. I failed.

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Stephanie

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Fri Mar-04-05 05:12 PM
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3. what city are you in?

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nothingshocksmeanymore

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Fri Mar-04-05 05:13 PM
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6. My apologies, I didn't know that

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VelmaD

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Fri Mar-04-05 05:15 PM
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7. Ok...the first thing you need to do...

is find out if your city/county has a crisis hotline you can call to talk to someone. They can deal with any immediate issue you have and can probably direct you to somewhere inexpensive or even free where you can get longer term help.

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Stephanie

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Fri Mar-04-05 05:16 PM
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11. Crisis hotlines here >

Most of these hotlines will be able to refer you to an agency or organization that offers free counseling services.

BOULDER

University of Colorado
Ralphie's Guide to Student Life

Suicide Prevention | Crises
Helpline - A Volunteer Crisis Counseling and Referral Service

* (303) 449-5555
* Sunday - Thursday:
o 7:00pm - midnight
* Friday & Saturday:
o 9:00pm to 2:00am

BOULDER

24-Hour Emergency Services
Mental Health Center of Boulder County

24 hours / 7 days

* (303) 447-1665

COLORADO SPRINGS

Serving Colorado Springs & Surrounding Communities for over 125 years

Crisis Center
Pikes Peak Mental Health

24 hours / 7 days

* (719) 635-7000

DENVER

Serving Metro Denver Area

Lis'n Crisis Hotline
Professional Psychology Center

24 hours / 7 days

* Suicide / Depression Hotline
(303) 860-1200
* Youth Support Line
(303) 894-9000

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supernova

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Fri Mar-04-05 05:13 PM
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4. You might check if your county has a mental health clinic

Or get with a social worker. They probably know where all the cheap therapy resides in your area.

:hug:

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jswordy

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Fri Mar-04-05 05:13 PM
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5. I'll help....ask me anything!

and I'll do a damn better job than Dr. Phil, too!

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MichiganVote

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Fri Mar-04-05 05:15 PM
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8. Try local community mental health

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coloradodem2005

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Fri Mar-04-05 05:18 PM
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12. I called my county mental health facility.

They work with people that are worse off than I am. Since I am not insane enough, they won't help me.

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MichiganVote

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Fri Mar-04-05 05:22 PM
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15. Tell them you feel suicidal

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candle_bright

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Fri Mar-04-05 05:16 PM
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9. Some counselors/therapists

will help you on a "sliding scale" fee. Maybe check that out, and while it might not be free, it might be affordable.

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Metatron

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Fri Mar-04-05 05:16 PM
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10. Hi coloradodem2005

Here is a list of clinics and practices from Yahoo for your city. I hope this helps. http://yp.yahoo.com/yp/Littleton_CO/Health_and_Medicine_Mental_Health_Clinics_and_Practices/8107127.html

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Stephanie

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Fri Mar-04-05 05:20 PM
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13. Call these numbers and see if any of them offer sliding scale

I used to go to a clinic that was sliding scale and I would pay about $25 a week - well worth it.

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redqueen

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Fri Mar-04-05 05:22 PM
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14. Check your PMs, please.

:pals:

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