Comments on: Beyond the Community Mental Health Service Improvement Act

By: Jamie

Jamie — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:29:39 +0000

Only a criminal record will show up. The sentencing should not show up. If a a record (conviction) is found, It is public record and is available if searched for.

By: Heliocentric

Heliocentric — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:57:00 +0000

First of all it would help to know how old you are.
But next in you phone book-guessing you live in the states, look up Dept of Mental Health. Call the number given and ask for the Director of Mental Health Services for you area of the state, most states are divided into areas. Next explain you have no insurance and you are in need of mental health services, most all states have agencies that work on a sliding scale. Also some states actually have a hot line that will help you if you need immediate help and I don't mean hospitalization. If that fails to work you can read my profile and if you feel safe e-mail me and I'll see what I can do for the state you live in. God Bless Reggie

By: cielo ns

cielo ns — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:42:33 +0000

Don't feel so bad about it. The fact that you recognize that you have a problem means that you're sane! It's okay to consult an expert to know what is happening to you. Below are the sources that I think can help you find a good institution. You can also browse the yellow pages or ask for the help of your friends to make your burden lighter. Good luck.

By: whknws2002

whknws2002 — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:59:15 +0000

Begin with your local health department. They can refer you to reputable agencies that can help you.

Good Luck!

By: negigirl05

negigirl05 — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:38:31 +0000

healthquotes.awardspace.info – here is my health insurance plan. As I remember they can provide such a service.

By: mndholly

mndholly — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:55:19 +0000

MANY,HECK, ABOUT ALL OF THE CITIES AND COUNTIES IN MI HAVE FREE COUNSELING SERVICES AND PROGRAMS!!!!!! CHECK YOUR YELLOW PAGES AND OR CITY DIRECTORY!!!!!!!!!!!

By: tankerniko

tankerniko — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:46:33 +0000

Perhaps you can go to one of the community health clinics and set up free screenings and educational programs. Perhaps at one of the childrens centers, you could educate the young on nutritional programs, excercise, etc. (obesity is a problem) through the use of a "show" or have some volunteers start a softball league, peewee football etc. Show them the positive fun of excercise and better nutrition. Get them while they are young! This will abate long term health problems.
My son is a doctor too, so you go and make this a better, healthier world!! Congratulations on your choice of careers, and yes, you can make a difference!!!

By: doggy_dog_gone

doggy_dog_gone — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:48:26 +0000

It's never a mistake to try. Whether you qualify depends on your county. Usually there are some public mental health programs. For some, you have to be on public assistance. It depends a lot on where you are. I think you are in CA because you reference a CA police code. Look for the number for mental health services in your county. If they say you don't qualify, ask for referrals to other low cost providers- they should have phone numbers.

Consider looking outside of public services, too. Often, clinics associated with universities will offer discounted/sliding scale services. Some non-profits also offer sliding scale fees. I worked for a CA non-profit in the high desert that offered services by intern therapists (Master's trained) for $1 a session.

By: linz509

linz509 — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:31:48 +0000

I am already on medication for both BiPolar and anxiety, so I suppose that talk therapy about the causes of my episodes would be helpful, too.