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WHERE TO LOOK
Finding the way to a solution can be as simple as a
making a quick phone call. For example:
» » Consult your employer’s employee assistance
program (EAP). Whether you want advice for
relationship problems or financial difficulties, or
you need help for severe anxiety or drug addiction,
an EAP can connect you
with services you need.
religious body who have advanced degrees in
pastoral counseling and professional counseling
experience.
» » Self-Help Groups - Another choice is to join a
self-help or support group to learn about, talk
about, and work on problems such as alcoholism,
substance abuse, depression, family issues, or
personal relationships.
» » Contact your health
insurance carrier, as it may
or may not cover mental
health services. Your health
plan may have a special
phone number you can
call to find out if you have
coverage, as well as what
services are covered and
any limit on the amount
the plan will pay. There
may be restrictions on
where you are able to
receive services.
» » Check with a community
mental health center for
guidance or a referral.
These centers are listed in
the telephone book and
online and may be the
most affordable choice for
people who don’t have
access to an EAP or who
have no mental health
coverage. These centers
offer a range of mental
health treatment and
counseling services, usually
at a reduced rate if you
qualify.
If you don’t have health
insurance or your insurance
does not cover mental health,
look for these resources:
» » Pastoral Counseling -
Your place of worship can
put you in touch with a
pastoral counselor. Certified
pastoral counselors are
ministers in a recognized
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