Mental health resources for people who can't afford therapy right now (A thread. Please read and RT to spread awareness)
I realize a lot of people would go to see a therapist if they could, but it's just not in everyone's budget. So I hope this list helps...
1) First I'll recommend Open Path Collective openpathcollective.org because it's a collection of U.S therapists who offer lowered rates.
1) Open Path Collective is a directory of U.S therapists that offer therapy at lowered rates than normal. openpathcollective.org
2) Recovery Inc: This saved my life. Online and in person group therapy mtgs based on proven therapy methods. recoveryinternational.org
3) @7Cupsot: Online community offering free trained "listeners" and also online chat, and small steps you can do each day for mental health.
4) One of many online therapy options. Cheaper than traditional therapy. Will work with you if you have $$ issues. betterhelp.com
@SipandOm meditation podcast. Meditation goes a long way in promoting mental well being, reduced stress. Host Mary Meckley is wonderful.
I'll add more to the list if I can think of any. Really highly recc. @RecoveryIntl as the meetings are donation based. RT for awareness!
5) Samaritans.org Sometimes it helps just to correspond w someone. Email a trained counselor anonymously. samaritans.org/how-we-can-hel…
6) Sleep With Me: An unconventional podcast to help ppl sleep at night. Bedtime stories for grownups. sleepwithmepodcast.com
7) @therapy4bgirls podcast hosted by a black female therapist covering issues that pertain to black American women specifically.
8) Mindspot. Screening quiz, Free 8 wk courses in dealing w depression & anxiety. Based in Australia but open 2 all. mindspot.org.au
9) Crisis Text Line. just text HELP to 741741 and you can talk to a licensed therapist via text. not as stressful as talking - @glofulmind
11) Book: Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, helps to reframe challenges to reduce mental suffering. Really useful. amazon.com/gp/aw/d/157224…
I wanna add that it's important to act. Don't just fave a tweet. I encourage you to sign up, call, take an action today to help yourself. ❤
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13) A Twitter user recommended @Headspace. It's a meditation app that he says has been very useful to him as an OCD sufferer.
14) RAINN is a hotline for sexual abuse. Contact them online or over the phone. Thank you for suggesting, Natalia. rainn.org
15) Pacifica is a mobile app that gives daily tools to ease stress & anxiety, and also an online community. @ThinkPacifica
16) UK youth: kooth.com for ages 11-16 and childline.org.uk ages 11-18. Emotional well-being platforms for young people
17) Also some psychiatry residency programs have low cost or free therapy clinics. - @10000Talkers
Try Googling local programs in your area
Try Googling local programs in your area
18) ...Medicare covers psychotherapy. Those w/Medicare + Medicaid as secondary can have as much therapy as needed at no cost -@10000Talkers
19) Catholic Charities (U.S based) provides outpatient mental health services to all. Chapters across the U.S. catholiccharitiesusa.org/contact
Mood Gym: Online self help workbook for anxiety & depression. Very effective and low priced (About $30 for a year) moodgym.com.au
