X-post: transfer addictions ~ how do i save myself before i o.d.??? please help me...

Mandy!!!!!!!  I am soooo sorry that I didn't see this earlier, but I just signed on.
I HAVE TO TALK TO YOU!!   PLEASE PM ME SO WE CAN TALK.

You are NOT in this alone! I AM RIGHT HERE WITH YOU.


Love ya,
Lindy

Your local mental health mental retardation agency has a sliding scale based on your income.  You will need to take a pay check stub to show what you actually make and/or the kind of paper work that you might have to fill out, if you are doing any disability, etc.   The fee can be as  low a $1.  There really is never a reason to go without services. 

Alabama contracts with local community agencies for these services.  Here in Tuscaloosa the community agency that does this is Indian Rivers.  I don't know where you are or what the local agency is there. 

UAB has a program, also.  It is not expensive either. 

Some counselors in private practice will take pro bono clients; although that is doubtful if they are just starting out and trying to feed their families. 

If you are associated with a university, as a student, then the university will have counseling services available that are usually free or greatly reduced.

Private counseling without insurance can range from $50 an hour to $200, depending on the counselor and the service.  I think that local public agencies range from $1 to about $35...but I have not seen the figures in years..so it could be much higher now.

Just wanted to jump in and add that i am also here for you.  After 18 months of being in the hospital on IV meds i'm dealing with a similiar problem. 

PM me if you don't already have my cell number, you can call anytime!
~Heather

Your local United Way should be able to direct you towards some help.  I know our local United Way has alcohol and drug addiction assistance that is free or on a sliding scale (as a single parent, you should qualify for help with them). 

www.uwca.org/get_help1.html

You DON'T have to do this alone.  There IS help out there, you just have to find it.  As someone else mentioned, you have already made the first step by admitting you have a problem. 

Sandi

 

Hi there. Thank you for writing this brave and honest post. I would love to help you connect with someone who can assist you in person for little or no cost. Please PM me and let me know the best way to contact you. I really want to help you get all that you want to be healthy and happy, both you and your daughter deserve that. Hang in there and I look forward to talking with you very soon.

Warmly,
Kathy

Hi.  You have gotten some wonderful advice.  I just wanted to add to let you know that you are n my prayers.  If I can ever help you, please let me know.  God bless you!