Where can I find free counseling? I am battling depression and anxiety, but I don’t have any money, and I don’t have insurance.
February 3, 2010 – 10:59 amQ: I am battling depression and anxiety, but I don’t have any money, and I don’t have insurance. Where can I find free counseling?
A: I’m sorry to hear you’re having such troubles.
I think there is free counseling, but you’ll need to do some work to track it down.
Here are a few places to look:
Samaritans International — here is there NYC website (the phone number if on their homepage) number http://www.samaritansnyc.org/
Also, 1-800-SUICIDE is a crisis line– they might have volunteers who will talk with you, and they might know of more sources themselves.
Also, often churches provide free pastoral counseling, which many people find helpful. You might want to look into churches near you, to see if there is a counselor you can talk with at no charge.
There is also a lot of good information out there about depression and anxiety that you might find helpful. Dr. David Burns “Feeling Good Handbook” is a very good book on overcoming depression and anxiety. WebMD.com is a highly respected sours of information. You can find some information on our www.thriveboston.com website about depression and anxiety:
Boston Depression Counseling Tips
Overcoming Trauma
Relationship Stress and Advice
Overcoming Anxiety
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