I do not have any health insurance.  Where can I find a psychiatrist to talk to in VA that is affordable?
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A lot of times they can be found underneath a bridge in a special cardboard box.... best wishes..
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You can request a copy of the federal rules from your local social services department, the behavioral health issue can be addressed through a social worker at a clinic or perhaps you can try an insurance company that offers their plan instead of Mediciad.
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Given all the changes in Tenncare, that's an interesting and vexing question. I've been looking at the TennCare site (1st URL below) for a while, and it's not particularly useful. You might try their Family Assistance telephone number (866-311-4287), which is from their Important numbers page (2nd URL). Over on the State of TN xite, I found a list of HMOs whose doctors accept TennCare (3rd URL). A fairly generic county-by-county database of health resources (bigger things like health departments & community clinics) can be found at the 4th URL. Finally, the TennHelp site (5th URL) offers a fairly involved search for providers. The 6th URL points to the last step in the search process, where you just choose what county you're in and hit the Search Now button. The cadeuceus icon beside search results indicates providers who offer "reduced-cost or free health services to low-income or uninsured Tennesseans."
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you should see a Dr.  if you go to a county hospital they have to see you and they will set up a payment plan for you it is not as expensive as you think
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first step... get insurance. you need it. exspecialy after that last question. Then talk to your doctor about medication. until the insurance comes through, see if he has any smaples that you could try. tell him that you dont have insurance, but that you feel like you need something to help you out. Tell him that you dont want to spend money on something that is not going to work for you, so you would like to try a sample product.
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Talk to your doctor. If you do not have a doctor, consult with your local health department. I can almost promise you that there are services there to help you, and probably even a diabetes program in place to address your specific needs. There is probably a pharmacy access program in place, also, that can help you secure the medications that you need to treat your health conditions. Most all services there should be at no charge to you if you do not have any income at all. \nAlso, consult with your local social services office to see about medical assistance programs. There should be medicaid, or some similar program that can really help you. \n\nGood luck and best wishes...
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Here's a screening quiz I found that can help give you an idea:\nhttp://psychcentral.com/depquiz.htm\nIf you think you need help, by all means get it.  I'm not sure of your situation, but talk to a psychiatrist, a counselor, a school official, a social worker...even if you don't have money to pay for a psychiatrist visit there are ways to get help - talk to a counselor at school or at work to see how.  If you are depressed, there's a good chance that medicine and/or talk therapy can get you back to your old self.
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Definitely go to your state health department!  At least you are seeking help for your mental health issues! If they cannot provide you with benefits (which they should), they will likely be able to guide you to an agency that would be able to help. I wish you the best!!!
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Most local hospitals have assistance for people without insurance or income.  You need to be seen by a medical professional; in order to know what might be going on. There are programs to help you through the state and federal government. (Medicaid).
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the best advice is not to avoid the phone call from the bill collectors.  call them and explain honestly the situation - see if they can offer a payment plan that you can afford.  if they are not willing to work with you, go to a credit counseling service - they will offer advice free of charge.  also, check with your state on affordable health insurance - many states have implented programs so that no one has to go uninsured.  try calling city hall to see if they have such programs.  hope that helps.  best of luck.
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Most clinics take walk-in's but if you don't have health insurance you will most likely be looking to pay for the visit up front. Good place to go without health insurance, Boston Medical urgent care/emergency room. But if you have health insurance like Blue Cross, Harvard Pilgrim, etc, call 617-421-8888 Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates and ask about being seen by a doctor. They will be happy to assist you with additional questions you may have.
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I need a good dentist too. No insurance also.
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I don't know of any way to guarantee that anyone you contact online who claims to be a psychiatrist really has the credentials--but for that matter, if you're really needing to talk to somebody, you need to at least be able to reach someone by phone, and if at all possible meet in person. I'd like to suggest the link below from my website that lists toll-free crisis-hotline numbers. And if I can help in any way, I'm not a licensed counselor but I'm willing to listen. Drop me a line at chad@jesusfreak.com if you'd like. Take care.
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Go to an Urgent Care group close to where you live.  This is an easy-to-fix problem and be sure to let the provider know you are on a budget.  There are some standard medications that are cheaper than others and do the job 95% of the time.  I'd estimate with Rx, you can do it for $50-60 dollars, maybe cheaper.  Check around.  \n\nA second thought.  Does you campus have a student health center.  That certainly would be the cheapest.  Look into it.\n\nA third thought.  Some towns have low income or volunteer health clinics that will see you.  I used to volunteer at one.  We asked for a $5 donation which included being seen and medication...what a deal.\n\nDon't go to the ER - the bill will be five times that of an urgent care.  In the ER it is their job to prove this is not an eye emergency and that takes time and dollars.  A hospital does have to evaluate you whether you have insurance or not but they do not have to treat you if you are not experiencing a life and death issue.  Further they will attempt to bill you for services rendered, including sending the bill to collections...save yourself the grief, find a clinic as I mentioned above.
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Phone you local, usually a county, mental health office or phone a psychiatrist and ask her/him for a reference. I would think, however, that any board certified psychiatrist might be able to help you.
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You could go to an emergency room.  They'll bill you or you can go to your local health department.  They can give you free or discounted services. Or you could contact your Department of Social Services.
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i don't know where you live or what sex you are...but if you givve me your address I will send you that $10 copay so you can go to the health clinic.  honestly....it sounds like you have it really hard and if that will help I am more than willing.