treatment for depression

[cronoserge (imported)]

who/ where do i go?

i live in the usa, california

btw also a drunk.

uninsured

[artisticlicense (imported)]

Without knowing exactly where you are . . . how would anyone know who or what to recommend to you? There are several EA members who reside in CA; perhaps they will private chat with you. Good luck with that.

Without being 'mean' (I'm just terribly pragmatic); truly 'depressed' people who are addicted to substances, don't really 'want' help, because their 'condition' justifies their existence. If your 'condition' is your mantra, recovery is the enemy.

Many young people today expect to be extraordinary, and they get depressed when they find out they aren't. There's nothing wrong with being normal.

If you can pose a question on a web-site like this one, maybe you will not have to hit 'rock-bottom' before you seek help. Most people who do 'hit rock bottom', never get back up . . . without intervention.

You have access to the internet, so you must also have a telephone. Every burg that has telephone service will have telephone books. Look in your phone book for the 'Government Offices' or 'Community Services' pages for Mental Health Office(s), typically in the front few pages of the book.

If you are one of those who live by your mobile device, do a search for '(Your County), CA County Offices'.

Most counties in the lower states have Mental Health Services due to pharmaceutical, federal, and local grants; especially in the low income counties. There are also several free resources in some of the 'better-off' counties (especially in California); due to famous benefactors, public awareness, taxed voters, and drug companies.

All major cities in the USA that receive federal assistance will have these same types of resources. Sadly, they are not heavily advertised.

If you don't want to or are unable to do things for yourself, go into your local Department of Family and Children's Services, they can guide you to what local resources are available.

If you cannot find resources in your area listings, or from DFCS, here is a link to The California Health Care Services (http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/mh/Pages/MH_Prop63.aspx).

In this site you can access what California actually provides; Programs (http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/mh/Pages/default.aspx) and Services (http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/Pages/AllServices.aspx). Scroll through the alphabetical listings for Mental Health (http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/mh/Pages/default.aspx) and Adult Programs (http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/MH/Page ... dults.aspx); then (Mental Health and substance abuse (http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/MH/Pages/MHBG.aspx)).

Federal law says you are not required to have insurance to use 'community' resources. You may have to pay out-of-pocket 'what you can afford'; I don't know, each state is different. For example; most 'free clinics' here in Georgia require a 'flat fee' for general services, even though they are tax-payer funded.

Additional links;

http://www.takechargeca.ca.gov/campaigns/free.shtml

http://www.takechargeca.ca.gov/campaign ... main.shtml;

http://www.healthfinder.gov/HealthTopic ... depression

Hope this helps.

[moi621 (imported)]

I'm' waiting for personal size, consumer model

repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation unit aka rTMS

Failing response to standard therapy, ala Hoffman & Williams,

a Hallucinogenic experience should be considered.

Dick Cavett swears by Electro Convulsive Shock.

rTMS is thought to work in a similar but, more discrete manner,

whatever that is.

Primaro "Hypoglycemia Diet" really does help lots of nervous / depression stuff.

Amazing how much that clears up even in "non believers" if they just do it.

Moi

[BossTamsin (imported)]

Run screaming from offers of ECT.

That is all.

[Paolo]

We told you to stop sticking your dick in the light socket, IE.

[cronoserge (imported)]

my apologies a little confused and really drunk, which might explain the confusion. are you accusing me of being a troll? ithe problem with me rereading this when i'm sober is i'm only slightly sober during work. my bad for bothering you.

[Dave (imported)]

my apologies a little confused and really drunk, which might explain the confusion. are you accusing me of being a troll? ithe problem with me rereading this when i'm sober is i'm only slightly sober during work. my bad for bothering you.

Find an Alcoholics Anonymous group in your area.

If you are posting things like this drunk and staying drunk too much then it is logical to try AA.

[cronoserge (imported)]

my apologies a little confused and really drunk, which might explain the confusion. are you accusing me of being a troll? ithe problem with me rereading this when i'm sober is i'm only slightly sober during work. my bad for bothering you.

i live in san luis

[artisticlicense (imported)]

If you really are at work, and drunk, or hung-over, perhaps you do need help.

Please go talk to someone.

Two (2) free clinics in San Luis Obispo;

Community HC San Luis Obispo

1551 Bishop St.

San Luis Obispo, CA - 93401

(805) 269-1350

Substance abuse and depression, Community Health Care from donations and Federal Grants.

This is a health care center funded by the federal government. This means even if you have no insurance you can be treated. The center is also income based for those making an income.

San Luis Obispo CHC

77 Casa Street Suite 201

San Luis Obispo, CA - 93401

(805) 269-1500

Community Health Clinic, Primary Care, Sliding-scale fees, Free care based on what you can afford.

Five (5) free-clinics within 12 miles;

Health Care For The Homeless

710 S. 13th St.

Grover Beach, CA - 93433

805-473-7970

Permanent Clinic, funded by federal grants, which means even if you have no insurance you can be covered. Substance abuse and mental depression services.

Fair Oaksthe Doctors Office

1057 E. Grand Ave.

Arroyo Grande, CA - 93420

(805) 270-1700

Sliding scale fee services, but still funded by the government; so even if you have no insurance you can be covered.

De Ct Co Chc Arroyo Grande

260 Station Way

Arroyo Grande, DC - 93420

(805) 473-6201

Primary care and Internal medicine. Sliding scale fee services, but still funded by the government; so even if you have no insurance you can be covered.

Coastal Medical Center

336 S. Halcyon Rd.

Arroyo Grande, CA - 93420

805-481-3652

Primary care, pediatrics, and internal medicine services. Sliding scale fee services, but still funded by the government; so even if you have no insurance you can be covered.

Community Health Center Morro Bay

660 Harbor St.

Morro Bay, CA - 93442

805-771-8489

Primary Care, sliding scale fees. Receives government grants so uninsured will be covered.

[cronoserge (imported)]

thanks for the info. will look in to it.