I really need to see a psychologist ... but I don't have health insurance. I also live in NYC ... where EVERYTHING costs a fortune... what should I do?
2006-10-10 16:31:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Either try a free clinic for referrals or do you qualify for assistance thru the city.........check it out!
2006-10-10 16:33:51 · answer #1 · answered by crownvic64 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would consider getting help through public assistance, only enough to get a diagnosis. then I would research the diagnosis through the public libraries. If it does turn out that you are indeed in need of treatment, then please to go and seek out a teaching hospital. Important thing is to learn all you can about your condition, what they say about knowledge being power is absolutely true. I was suffering from a debilitating mental health issue, but given my age at the time, all I had to rely on was the opinion of my parents as to whether I rated medical help. I picked up a book on depression (it was a very in depth and informative tome) and I nearly conquered the ailment. I finally knew that my symtomology was in fact valid. However, I was so into the deeper ends of this depression that it took an attempt at suicide to get the treatment and meds I needed to assume a healthy life.
2006-10-11 07:29:56 · answer #2 · answered by D_Lucky1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check for sliding scale clinics. Or go to the ER and tell them what's what. Apply for assistance, cause you need help.
Check some books out of the library: Feeling Good and Moodswings come to mind.
2006-10-10 17:04:45 · answer #3 · answered by soxrcat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get health insurance. If you can't, see if you qualify for social service healthcare.
There are clinics all over the U.S. that accept people with little or no insurance.
Or get a job that has the medical, dental, etc.
2006-10-10 16:39:10 · answer #4 · answered by chrstnwrtr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
United Way 1-800-552-1183
You can ask them for free mental health services, free clinics, free food, utility assistance, they have so many resources!
2006-10-11 05:51:57 · answer #5 · answered by apeystar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try medicaid, or a psychological helpline. NYC is home of helplines. also, theres some low income and/or free clinics in the city, im sure. the city is too big for there not to be.
2006-10-10 16:35:55 · answer #6 · answered by hooked_ona_8SecondRide 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call the county health clinic and ask about counseling services.
2006-10-10 16:34:49 · answer #7 · answered by kc_warpaint 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try for medicaid at the local cabinet for familes and children, but if you cant get it try to find a support group for now until you are able to speak to a psychologist...sometimes just talking helps alot, there are also phone support groups too, try checking out every thing you can.....GOOD LUCK... hopeyou get help soon
2006-10-10 16:40:01 · answer #8 · answered by nascar_cr8zy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are lots of books at the library and at book stores that schools teach with you can read the symptoms and help your self. I have the same problem and I have learned alot about heath teaching my self different things.
2006-10-10 16:35:58 · answer #9 · answered by ?? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I called united way, they have all kinds of help, for everything.
2006-10-10 20:25:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋