Tits MaGee ([info]miss_rayrei) wrote in [info]gainesville,
@ 2009-07-02 15:38:00
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Mental Health
Are there mental heath clinics for people with low income? Google doesn't seem to give me any answers. Thanks in advance.

Edit: I have also called the health dept. and they have nothing as well.


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[info]nikki5124
2009-07-02 08:10 pm UTC (link)
What kind of services were you looking for? Therapy? A place where someone could check in and get treatment? I work for the st Francis house so we have a list of places that we rec for the people that come in. The majority of them are low income or unemployed and have no insurance. If you give me a little more detail, I can check on some places for you that might be what you're lookin for

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[info]miss_rayrei
2009-07-03 01:44 pm UTC (link)
Nothing major, just some stress issues.

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[info]patriciabee
2009-07-02 08:59 pm UTC (link)
There is some help, but they are county and/or state funded, and those funds are tighter than ever due to recession. Meridian Healthcare and Shands Vista are the two places you should contact. Good luck.

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[info]caligatia
2009-07-02 09:16 pm UTC (link)
Meridian is the place to go for doctors and meds, although dealing with them can be a bitch. (I know from experience. I've been going there on and off for seven years.) Their number is 352-374-5600. Ask for Medical Services (their outpatient department).

If you want therapy, the Crisis Center at the health department is free. Their number is 352-264-6789.

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[info]_je_taime
2009-07-02 10:58 pm UTC (link)
Like the others have said, Meridian would be a good place to start. They should be able to give you referrals to more suitable places if they're not what you're looking for.

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[info]ldy_shadow
2009-07-03 10:42 am UTC (link)
Meridian is not currently offering free/reduced services due to loss of funding. An initial out-patient medication-needed type visit is between $250-$275, with follow ups being $90-$125.

Try calling the United Way referral line, they may know of any private practice docs taking in low-income/no insurance patients in the community.

Best of luck to you.

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[info]miss_rayrei
2009-07-03 01:46 pm UTC (link)
Yes, thats what Meridian told me over the phone. Yikes! They did refer me to the Crises center of G-ville, and thats free. Figured I'd give it a shot. Thank you/

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[info]ldy_shadow
2009-07-03 03:55 pm UTC (link)
Worse case scenario you can make an attempt to apply for medicaid. All they can do is turn you down - it won't have any other negative effect.

www.myflorida.com is the gateway to the dept. of children and families page where you can submit the application online.

Good luck. :/

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[info]crimson_bowtie
2009-07-03 02:53 pm UTC (link)
I highly recommend Isabell Springer, she works out of the Gestalt Center. She offers therapy on a sliding scale, so she will work with you. She is amazing amazing amazing.

Here is her description of her specialties:
I work with all types of clients: Individuals, Couples, Families, Teens and Young Adults regarding most issues and have a special interest in relationship issues and guiding the process of self-transformation.

ph: 352.562.6064
ContactUs@DriversEdForLove.com

Good luck!

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[info]_footloose
2009-07-03 04:40 pm UTC (link)
the united way has a non-emergency health and human services help line, and they have access to a lot of information about mental health clinics. I would give them a call, the number is 211.

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