An inexpensive therapist or mental health center in Chicago?
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Ok I have a few things you can try:\nResponse Line\n \nA "warm line" (not a crisis hot line) for anyone looking for resources, referrals, or just a chance to connect with others regarding dealing with mental disorders. Call the NAMI CCNS office (847) 724-1460 and leave a message. Messages are picked up three times a week by our response tearm members. \n \nI know that the Dane County line can help people find low cost treatment. \n\nhttp://www.ccfhchicago.org/INDEX_net.asp\n\nhttp://www.therapistfinder.net/hospitals/illinois/cook.html\n\nAll you have to do when you get the clinic or therapist name is to ask point blank if they offer a sliding fee? If not, they might know of someone who does.
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i dont know of a site, you may want to look up in yahoo yellow pages. If you are a student or take a random class at a community college you are able to do free counselling with the therapist they have on location. On campus, other than that I would search the web, but I do not believe that the sources could be reliable. Good Luck!
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I needed an inexpensive getaway; I went to Google and put in 'retreat centres'.  I found a centre near me that offered spiritual counselling, massage, Reiki and other holistic treatments.  While the price list seemed high, they were willing to negotiate and lower prices so everyone could take advantage of their services.  \n\nThey were willing to take $10 a night for lodging compared to $30 and let me bring my own food so I didn't have to pay for their meals.  They also had acres of walking paths, so when I needed time to just think and be with my own thoughts, I could walk and walk-which was all at no cost.
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call your local mental health department.  they should be able to get you hooked up with help.  in my state, if you don't have the money to pay for a doctor and meds they put you on an indigent program and pays for your treatment
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A county hospital is your best bet. We med students and internists and residents are always available to help. There is this thing called ATP where you pay 80 dollars and everything else is paid for (i.e. lab work, diagnostic imaging, etc).
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these are closest i could find.\n\nOchsner Clinic Foundation\nDepartment of Psychiatry, Psychology & Social Work \n2750 East Gause, Slidell, LA\n(504) 639-3777 \n\nKenner Physician Associates  \n(504) 712-7000, 200 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA \n\nKoretzky Emil D MD  \n(504) 818-0909, 5740 Citrus Blvd, New Orleans, LA \n\nSt Tammany Regional Heart Center  \n(985) 898-3750, 1202 S Tyler St, Covington, LA
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Your local town, city has a mental health association. It is usually free for people who cannot afford it. You can dial 211 and they can help you with where the closest mental health clinic is located. Also try your phone book. As far as needing medical coverage, have you tried to apply with the state just for this? Even your emergency room can put you in contact with someone Even if you are not a harm to yourself! You can also call 211 and they can refer you to one closest to you. I use 211 for everything and it's free. Just know there is help out there for you and mental health clinics are available for all!
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You can schedule one with several different corporations, or your psychiatrist. Also, there are several "online" tests available, though those are much less reputable.
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I think therapy might really help in your situation. If nothing else see if the local Catholic church can help.
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All communities have free or low cost mental health services for people with no resources. Please call your local Mental Health Clinic and ask. There's nothing to be ashamed of and tell them how bad it is. don't sugar coat it or they  will put you off because there is always someone out there in worse shape. Don't be the hero...be the wreck that you are and don't hold back. Cry or beg or whatever it takes to get the help you need. Other people get it so, you can too! You really have to tell them the worst to get them to react and I'm not kidding. It's sad but true. I know, my daughter is in the field. The squeeky wheel gets the grease. Always. So, get squeaky! I wish you luck and pray for help and you are going to make the call and be in the terrible shape that you are in and maybe even worse tommorrow ok? ok.
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you can find support groups from your local hospital that might be free, or check your local city or state funded medical facility, they would have information for you where you could find a counselor which you could pay based on your incom (called a sliding scale fee)
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This is a dilemma, because you want someone who is skilled and ethical, but you also have to balance out the expense.\n\nIf you live near a mental health program that offers services from psychotherapy interns, often services provided by those interns are much less expensive. The interns are supervised by seasoned psychotherapists (often reviewing videotapes of therapy sessions) so that you gain both the services of the intern and the greater experience of someone who has many years of clinical work under their belts.\n\nYou may also find a clinic associated with a graduate training program in psychology, social work, marriage & family therapy, or counseling; often they are located on-site with the faculty.\n\nConsider using your insurance, however. You can call the insurance company directly for a referral, and that information does rarely goes back to an employer. (You can even ask the insurance company what information is communicated back to your employer.) The phone number for mental health benefits should be printed on your insurance card. By taking advantage of this additional funding source, the number of therapists to choose from expands exponentially.\n\n.
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go to student health services and make an app. w/ a counselor. It show be really cheap or free.
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I don't think so, but I have a friend who claims he has "counseled himself" and given himself "therapy" - and he says it worked. I suppose it's possible! It would certainly cost a lot less money...
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If you're in the Chicago area, try NAMI of Greater Chicago (www.namigc.org), or go to www.nami.org to find a NAMI affiliate in your area. There, they can direct you to support services, etc. \n\nAlso, have you tried support groups on WebMD? They include people from all over the country. It's a great way to hear what others have gone through and what's worked for them. Plus, it's online, so you don't have to go out in public :) \n\nPsychologists can also help, and may even direct you to a psychiatrist if he or she thinks you'd benefit from medication to reduce your social anxiety symptoms. \n\nHope this helps!
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See a therapist or a hypnotist.
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There is a good one in Midlothian. It is not that far from Chicago Heights. Maybe 30 mins. His name is Dr. Erlinder. (he is located on 147th street and Pulaski straight down I57 for you) I have gone to him for years. He is VERY good. He will also not do anything that he does not think you need. Explain to him what you need and he'll help you out.\nContact me if you need more info.