Hi,
I'm looking for a counseling center that is either free or very reasonable. I don't have insurance, and not working right now and need help dealing with issues like depression, anxiety, and moving forward after a failed marriage. My 2 kids and I have been going through this for 2 years now and we just can't seem to move forward with our lives. So, if anyone out there knows of a place please let me know. THANK YOU!
-D.
Hi D.,
I think you should look into Foothill family services,They have been pretty good with me in the past for my daughter when she was having issues.There are many office's in each city. Also if you look into some counseling service in your area they should be able to accommadate your finanical needs. I will keep you in my prayers, good luck.
Hi, D.,
You might try the following:
Kedren Community Mental Health
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4211 Avalon Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90011
My sister, a psychologist, used to work there. If Kedren is too far from you, ask them for a recommendation to a community mental health center closer to you.
I'm a graduate psychology student who also suffers from anxiety, depression, marital distress and has two babies. One thing that has helped me deal with some problems is doing the mindfulness exercises in Jon Kabat-Zinn's book "Full Catastrophe Living." The book is easy to read, and the exercises are easy. I've done mindfulness (meditation) exercises with some of my adolescent students. Almost all of them seemed to like the exercises. When my kids are a bit older, probably a few years from know, I plan to introduce them to mindfulness to help them stay calm and happy.
Good luck,
Lynne E
Good luck,
I wish i lived out near you but a good place to start would be church. I know that it helps so many people and it would be good for the kids too.. Good luck :)
Hi D.,
In addition to 211, don't dismiss asking at your kids schools, or even at church. Many agencies outreach to local schools and churches to provide services.
Good Luck!!
West Angeles Church has a great counseling center. Their number is ###-###-####. They are located on Crenshaw Blvd. near the 10 fwy: 3045 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90016. Here is the website: http://www.westa.org/ministry_counseling.html. They were a great help to me during my divorce and later counseled me and my new husband during our first year of marriage. Hope this info is helpful.
There is a 24 hr help lines that can be a sounding board for your issues at 1-800-New-Life. Their web site is:
http://www.newlife.com/
Also you can call (during the day only) and ask for prayer for you and your family to help you get rolling:
Wings of Healing
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And there are other links to places you can call or get some advice here:
http://www.gomommygo.com/links.html#helps
The rarest gift you can get from another is someone you can tell all to and they will never tell another. If you can find one friend that you can trust implicitly who will pray for you too you will have found a treasure.
Blessings to you.
R.
PS - I will pray for you too - God already knows all the details of your life!
Hi D., This is a little out of your immediate area, but you may try CAL FAM-it is in Encino and there is a sliding scale. Perhaps if that is too far, they would know of one in your area. You are seen by interns, i took my daughter there and it worked well, but they also see adults. It is at 5445 Balboa Blvd Encino 91316 ###-###-####.
Good luck to you and your family.
J.
Dear D.,
Call 211 (Infoline) and tell them where you live and what you are looking for, they will be able to give several references. It is free of charge and they are open 24/7.
Best of luck to you, and remember that things will get better, they always do.
~N.
