[PLEASE HELP] My friend thinks that she is crazy, I think she is bipolar and she need to see a doctor.?

Question

The problem is, we can't find any doctors that will work with her financially. She doesn't have any kind of medical insurance. I have heard of companies that will help her pay but I'm not sure how or where to find them. We are from Jacksonville Florida. Does anyone know of any companies or any doctors that will help her? She gets very depressed at times and it worries me that she might do something that wouldn't be good for her. Please help me out.

Answer 1

You might want to see if your county mental health department has any suggestions. Look in the phone book, and see if you can find their number.

My guess is that they would be fairly aware of what sort of resources are out there, and could provide you with some possibilities to think about ??

And you are right : if she needs meds, there are programs that help you get them for free, if you don't have the money.

One other thing you might try is looking for the Bipolar advocacy group on Google. I bet you almost anything that there is one, and they also might be able to point you in some productive directions.

And yes : Having no idea where to start is not a good feeling, I know. If you can give the county folks a call......you are bound to feel a little better, simply from taking a step.

Bob J.


Oh...and just throwing in an edit here .......

The addy Yayboxes posted looks like your best bet !!

http://www.coj.net/Departments/Community+Services/Mental+Health+and+Welfare/Mental+Health+Services.htm

Answer 2

I am not from this area but you can try this doctor!

Rust, Charles MD - St Johns Bluff Family Practice [phone] 3690 Saint Johns Bluff Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 7.64 mi

Also here are some sites to help your friend!

Bipolar Disability Income
www.allsupinc.com - Unable to work because of Bipolar
disorder?


Living with Bipolar?
www.understandbipolar.com - Get to know another option. Ask your health care provider.


Bipolar Help Center
Includes mood disorder questionnaire, mood diary, and information about the differences between depression and bipolar disorder.
Category: Bipolar Disorder
www.bipolarhelpcenter.com - 23k - Cached - More from this site

I hope you find a good doctor for your friend! You sound like a great friend to have.

Answer 3

Since your problem is of financial nature, look into the
my simple card membership. The doctors and psychiatrists
on their network are contractually obligated to give members
up to 50% or more discount every visit. Look for the
mental health providers listed by zip code.

Answer 4

You are a good friend to look after your friends well being.You may want to call around most towns have clinics or mental health facilities that are free or take a minimal amount( depending on her income) to be seen.Start either on line or in your local phone book..And or ask these physicians that wont see her where they suggest she go to get the care she needs.

Answer 5

Several times you can get help or find some help through the county mental heath center. If your friend is going to hurt themselves or others you may see about getting them hospitalized. Which would then help before they let them out by find several places they could turn.

Answer 6

Most major cities have a State Mental Health Facility that goes by your income. Call information or look up in phonebook

Answer 7

what about free clinics or community outreach clinics, there must be something along that line in florida for those who are not able to pay for a doctor, try the yellow pages...there is also several assessment tools for depression which u may be able to access online...good luck

Answer 8

Maybe something at this site will help. I'm from wyoming and they have a great mental health program. I wish you and your friend the best!


http://www.coj.net/Departments/Community+Services/Mental+Health+and+Welfare/Mental+Health+Services.htm