Additional Resources
and helpful links
Psychiatry and Counseling
Psychiatrists manage medication while counselors and psychologists do not. Counselors often have their Masters in Psychology and psychologists have their doctorate in Psychology. Often, if you need to see a psychiatrist, you will also need to see a counselor or psychologist.
Counseling
When looking for a counselor talk to your insurance company to see who your insurance will cover. Call around to make an appointment. If you are uninsured, Google counselors in your city and then call counselors to see if they accept sliding-scale payment patients (this means they charge based on your income - usually at a lower price). Think about whether you would like to see a male or female counselor. Remember, you have the right to find someone else if you and the counselor you’re paired with don’t “click.”
Psychiatry
Talk to your insurance company to see who they cover. Sometimes, you will need to have your primary care physician refer you to someone. Starting with your doctor is always a good plan. Like with counseling, if you are uninsured, Google psychiatrists in your city and then call these doctors to see if they accept sliding-scale payment patients (this means they charge based on your income - usually at a lower price). Think about whether you would like to see a male or female psychiatrist. Remember, you have the right to find someone else if you and the psychiatrist you’re paired with don’t “click.”
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NAMI
We are dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Our Alliance includes more than 700 NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education to those in need.
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Gambling Support
When does some gambling become too much gambling? We can help you explore gambling’s role in your life. If you want to make a change, we can help.
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NIH National Institutes of Health
Depression, Anxiety, Bi-Polar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and More. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders, offers basic information on mental disorders, a range of related topics, and the latest mental health research.
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Salem Free Clinics
Salem Free Clinics exists as an expression of Christ’s love to bridge the gap in healthcare access by providing quality compassionate care at no cost to those in need.