Hello Mom's
I was hoping someone could give me some names or where to look for a marriage counciler. My best friend and her husband really need to talk to someone, but they don't have alot of money. I listen but, I can't help them they really need someone who can help.
They can look fora social services agency that provides counseling based on ability to pay. Family Service Center serves the communities of Glenview, Wilmette, Kenilworth and Northbrook IL. They have a large staff and determine fees on a sliding scale.
Hi T.,
I responded to a request back in September about saving a marriage. Check the post out...for some ideas that moms gave. (I hope their relationship will improve. You are being a good friend.)
http://www.mamasource.com/request/18030725829184520193
Sometimes the best counselors are the parish priest and a lot of patience. The problems in lots of marriage are pretty clear: money, surviving toddlerhood and learning to keep our mouths shut when we really want to say something. I am recommending that if they are willing to spend any money on this, they should put it in an account and take a vacation with it. I spent lots of money on counselors years back and still ended up getting divorce and they made a lot of money off of us. And if they have none at all they really ought to consider seeing the pastor or someone in their community. Heck they can write me if they want. I do not know what their problems are but after getting remarried to a very nice man I still look at my children and know they wish I would have stayed married to my first husband, their dad. It aint over til its over they say. Tell your friends to hang in there. Sometimes things are just rough patches. Now I am not encouraging wife beating or cheating, but sometimes not enough sleep, chasing two year olds around by ourselves all day and extreme loneliness in doing so can put a weight on marriage temporarily. The problem is they see everything as if it is forever. Life is not forever the same. And I wish them luck. I feel bad for them. Things are hard for everyone and if you dont feel comfy in your marriage then you are really suffering. Tell them there are really people who care.
Elgin Mission
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They could qualify for free services, and they do WORK! They could also learn a technique that they could do with each other in the comfort of their own home.
Fr. Bob Rohrich, Marriage Counselor & Catholic priest located in Lemont (counsels in the evening) Great guy! ###-###-####
I was going to make some suggestions others have: Health Insurance for the EAP (employee assistance program): my husband and I used it and they offered 5 free sessions. Also if they are members of a church they could see their pastor/priest. It's nice of you to be such a friend to them. I wish them well.
Compass Counseling in Barrington (they have a website)
Ken is fantastic, he takes insurance (we pay NOTHING)
good luck!
have your friend contact their health insurance company. Most of the time counseling can be covered under mental health. Or it might be covered under an employer's EAP.
