How to Get Psychological Help with No Money
Different people require different levels of care. Some can get well with self-help books and groups while others need one on one care from a mental health provider. There are various avenues you can take to receive low cost or free psychological help. These methods are found in your local community.Instructions
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Visit your local library. Your library contains self-help books that discuss various psychological problems. The library is also a source of information for self-help groups or other public information regarding psychological help such as seminars on medication management, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety. The resources found in the library are free.
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Contact your employer's EAP. Many employers offer Employee Assistance Programs that offer a limited amount of psychological services for little or no money.
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Visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness website. NAMI provides information on a variety of resources and assists users in finding local community mental health centers.
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Visit your local community mental health center. The local community mental health center provides psychological care for little to no money depending on your income. You can locate your local mental health center through the phone book, your state's Department of Health and Human Services or online through the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Local community mental health centers provide counseling or referrals to other counseling facilities. Those who qualify for free or reduced care must have little to no income.
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Call a hotline that is related to your needs. There are various hotlines available to those in need that are toll free 800 numbers. Hotline numbers are located in your telephone book, through NAMI or online.
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Join a local support group. A support group similar to Alcoholics Anonymous provides some psychological assistance. Information on support groups can be located at the local library, hospital or community mental health center.
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