Is it possible to get 100% free mental health counseling from a licensed therapist or psychologist? If so, how?
Particularly if: Unemployed and disabled. No income. No insurance. Was denied Medicaid.
2006-11-27 02:51:12 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Check with your local Department of Health and Human Resources. Another good place to try (I know from my own personal experience) is the United Way in your area. They have a program called Family Services, and they actually decide your payments based on income. Of course, no income means no payment. I would call them and go in for the screening and see what they tell you. While none of their staff is usually a psychologist they do have licensed therapists there to help you. They can also refer you to a psychiatrist or psychologist if necessary and help you find one that will help you for free. Good luck.
2006-11-27 08:08:15 · answer #1 · answered by stacijo531 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Ohio they have a program called Title X which gives free counseling to minors under the age of 18. Under the agreement of Title X the children can refuse to inform guardians of counseling and the counselor can't inform the parents that the child is recieving counseling. I hope this helps. It's best to see your local mental health clinic. Good Luck.
2016-03-28 21:38:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most cities have a Mental health clinic with a sliding scale fee that can be waived if necessary, or have a charity clinic. Call your local crisis hotline and find out what may be available in your area. I am sorry you are in this position. That is a hard place to be but you are a survivor. It takes work sometimes to find resources and that is hard when you are feeling down. Start by calling a Crisis hotline for references.
2006-11-27 03:17:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Contact your local department of social services. There's a lot they can help you with (including the mental health issues) if you are unemployed and disabled.
2006-11-27 02:52:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They can work with you on a sliding scale the less you make the less you pay. If you have no income you make nothing. Call your local clinic they can explain this to you and you wont need to tell them your name at first. I hope things go well and you get better, Good Luck!
2006-11-27 02:54:57 · answer #5 · answered by LesHug 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're in the UK, you can get group therapy quite quickly for free on the NHS. For one on one counseling, there's about a 2 year waiting list.
2006-11-27 02:55:16 · answer #6 · answered by epbr123 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are free mental health clinics in different areas..you might have to travel some to get there..call the community services in your area.
2006-11-27 02:55:27 · answer #7 · answered by debbie2243 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your nearest mental health counselling institute (Not those private one)
2006-11-27 02:54:00 · answer #8 · answered by Bright 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know the area you live in, but I would suggest looking into community counseling in your area. This was suggested to me. Best of luck to you.
2006-11-27 02:53:39 · answer #9 · answered by Patricia Susan C 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my state there are facilities that you can go to that are based on income and if you have no or little income it is free.
2006-11-27 02:53:31 · answer #10 · answered by lucy02 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋