I need help locating free depression counseling and medication in Southern California for a woman that is not working (but wants to) and can't afford to pay for such services. She's been unable to locate any service provider that can diagnose and treat her long-term depression. She has been brushed off many times and really needs to find full treatment (counseling & medication) so she can get back on track and find a steady job. Any help/leads to service providers are GREATLY appreciated!!!
2006-10-10 12:31:23 · 4 answers · asked by lpreese 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
try asking your or her doctor, doctors know all sorts of places like that. you could also google free couseling centers in your area.
2006-10-10 12:37:09 · answer #1 · answered by bethany7519 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
another way is to become a part of a pre-marketing study of a med that is pretty much ready to go and just needs final FDA approval. she'd get to be in the hospital for that (in some instances), and at least the drug treatment would be free.
check out the NAMI page for your area, or call them and ask what services they know of.
2006-10-10 12:42:02 · answer #2 · answered by Loon-A-TiK 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best option is to have your friend apply for medicade through your local department of social services office.
Medicaid is the US health insurance program for individuals and families with low incomes and resources. In your state, they refer to it as Medi-Cal
For more information; you can try the following website
http://www.dmhc.ca.gov/dmhc_consumer/hp/hp_medical.asp
To get in touch with your local social services office, visite this web site
http://www.dhs.ca.gov/mcs/medi-calhome/CountyListing1.htm
You can also apply for Medi-cal through your county's mental health agency. A directory off offices can be found on this website.
http://www.dmh.cahwnet.gov/docs/CMHDA.pdf
Once you visit a local office a case worker will guide you through the process and help you get help for your friend.
I hope this helps!
Good luck.
2006-10-10 13:06:50 · answer #3 · answered by Altruist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask the hospital socail worker nearest you for help.. because they have charraties that pay for people who cant pay thier bills ,, maybe they can hellp. also maybe a church groupnear you like [aa ]]their are those in my state ,,some newer churches try to help the commuinty so ask a round ....if you get her to a dr . they can get you samples pls some drug group help like drug connection but you got to go threw the dr.. if all else fells cal montel
2006-10-10 12:40:07 · answer #4 · answered by sissy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋