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- Thread starter David Baxter PhD
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In my e-mail today from the Albert Ellis Institute:
Pay-what-you-can Zoom support groups, moderated mostly by licensed therapists (including some in Canada):
www.paywhatyoucanpeersupport.com
"Peer support recovery is the future of behavioral health."
Weekly Virtual Peer Support Groups | Pay What You Can Peer Support
Join others like you in our various online peer support groups. Moderated by licensed professionals, we aim to create virtual spaces where you feel safe, welcome and where you find a sense of relief in knowing that you are not alone and there are many others like you. Book your session, receive...
www.paywhatyoucanpeersupport.com
"Peer support recovery is the future of behavioral health."
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Hotlines in the U.S:
Emergency Resources
Source: SonderMind.com
Emergency Resources
| (800) 273-8255 | National Suicide Prevention Lifeline |
| (800) 799-7233 | National Domestic Violence Hotline |
| (800) 273-8255 | Veterans Crisis Line |
| (800) 442-4673 | National Hopeline Network |
| (800) 366-8288 | Self-Harm Hotline |
| (800) 448-3000 | Boys Town National Hotline |
| (800) 656-4673 | National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline |
| (800) 622-2255 | Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Hope Line |
Source: SonderMind.com
Reach a Crisis Counselor
Crisis Text Line is a mental health crisis hotline that provides 24/7 support via free text messages. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained Crisis Counselor.
www.crisistextline.org
In a crisis?
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor
Or, message us on Facebook.
Free 24/7 support at your fingertips
US and Canada: text 741741
UK: text 85258 | Ireland: text 50808
How to pay less for therapy
Every single day, I speak with people who would love to go to therapy but worry about how they’ll pay for it.
You can get FREE money for therapy by opening up an HSA or FSA account.
To set up an HSA or FSA, contact your HR department. Most companies will offer HSAs and FSAs as a regular benefit to their employees.
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Helping Clients Afford Therapy: Ask about Health Savings Accounts - Navigating the Insurance Maze
Helping Clients Afford Therapy: Ask about Health Savings Accounts By Barbara Griswold, MFT (August 27, 2017) When a potential new client hesitates after hearing your fee, ask if he has an employer-based health savings account. You may end up keeping a client that was ready to hang up...
theinsurancemaze.com
Health Savings Account (HSA), Medical Savings Account (MSA), or Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
Each of these allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars from their income for future medical expenses. Contributions are made by the client and/or employer, depending on the account. Funds can be used for deductibles, copayments, and qualified health expenses that aren’t covered by insurance, such as those provided by out-of-network providers.
A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) allows for reimbursement of healthcare AND childcare/dependent care expenses.
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International therapist directory that lets you filter by cost:
www.therapyden.com
Find Local Therapists, Psychologists and Counselors
A mental health directory and resource made with love. Our mission is to make finding the right therapist or counselor as painless as possible.
www.therapyden.com
GoodRx has a fast, lower-cost refill service with a 100% satisfaction guarantee:
(A GoodRx Care membership is $9.99 per month and is free for the first month. Only available in the US. Family plans are $19.99 per month, including pets.)
(A GoodRx Care membership is $9.99 per month and is free for the first month. Only available in the US. Family plans are $19.99 per month, including pets.)
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We support equality and acceptance by providing a safe space to every identity.
With Pride Counseling you can have professional therapy for only $80 per week, charged every 4 weeks. Unlike traditional in-office therapy which can cost $150-$180 for a single session, your Pride Counseling membership includes text, video, and audio messaging, as well as weekly live sessions. The subscription is billed and renewed every 4 weeks. It includes both the use of the secured site and the therapy service itself.
If you can't afford therapy, you may be eligible to receive financial aid - click here to apply.
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My own online/telehealth therapist in Arizona only charges $75-$80 for video sessions, which is similar to the sliding scale fees of some therapists. I started seeing her last year, and she is the most "client centered" therapist I have seen in Arizona (without enabling my OCD).
(Since I have a Medicare Advantage plan, most therapists do not take my insurance. But I am reimbursed for out-of-network providers since I have a PPO.)
(Since I have a Medicare Advantage plan, most therapists do not take my insurance. But I am reimbursed for out-of-network providers since I have a PPO.)
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Many of the private psychiatric providers listed at PsychologyToday also offer online sessions. This is the option I have recently chosen for psychiatric care (video sessions with a psych nurse practitioner in my state). If I have any problems, she is very easy to reach between appointments.
And regarding meds in general, Amazon provides an online pharmacy as does GoodRx. Amazon's online pharmacy can also show co-pay prices, based on one's exact insurance.
And regarding meds in general, Amazon provides an online pharmacy as does GoodRx. Amazon's online pharmacy can also show co-pay prices, based on one's exact insurance.
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Mark Cuban's answer to high drug prices (starting with just generics for now):
"Every product we sell is priced exactly the same way: our cost plus 15%, plus the pharmacy fee, if any. When you get your medicine from Cost Plus Drug Co., you’ll always know exactly how we arrived at the price you pay. And as we grow and our costs go down, we will always pass those savings on to you!"
Listing of mental health drugs (generics):
"Every product we sell is priced exactly the same way: our cost plus 15%, plus the pharmacy fee, if any. When you get your medicine from Cost Plus Drug Co., you’ll always know exactly how we arrived at the price you pay. And as we grow and our costs go down, we will always pass those savings on to you!"
Listing of mental health drugs (generics):
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Example of how Amazon's pharmacy shows pricing (with my insurance) for the very expensive medication Rexulti (30 tablets):
Like other drug manufacturers, Rexulti's manufacturer also provides financial assistance for those with employer or individual insurance:
REXULTI® (brexpiprazole) | Savings & Cost Information
Learn more about the REXULTI® Savings Card and download today! Terms and conditions apply. See Important Safety Info and Full Prescribing Info, including Boxed WARNING.
www.rexulti.com
Similar medications at GoodRx, including cheap generics like Abilify/aripiprazole for $13 and Zyprexa/olanzapine for $11:
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How Much Does Therapy Cost?
Therapy can get expensive, but that doesn't mean it's out of reach.
www.cnet.com
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Co-pays, childcare costs and gas prices are some of the reasons people cut back on therapy this year, survey finds
Many people are canceling therapy sessions for financial reasons, according to a recent survey. Experts say inflation may be worsening the issue.
www.cnbc.com
Some people are finding ways to lower out-of-pocket therapy costs by reducing the frequency of their sessions to once a month from three to four.
Others are turning to their loved ones for support, with 38% of the 1,000 survey participants reporting that they required financial assistance from someone else to pay for therapy.
What’s more: even people whose therapy sessions are covered in part by insurance worry that they will struggle to afford it long-term. Over 60% of participants, including those with insurance, report that they pay out-of-pocket therapy costs, with a total average of $178 each month...
If it’s becoming harder for you to afford mental health care, consider these options recommended by Morin:
- Discuss payment options with your therapist
- Try group therapy, which can often be cheaper
- Do online therapy — some services require a monthly fee, rather than payment for each session
- Read self-help books
- Listen to podcasts by therapists
- Join a support group
- Call the national crisis lifeline at 988 if you urgently need someone to speak to
Why is it so hard to find therapists who take insurance in Illinois?
Meena Thiruvengadam faced a choice when her therapist stopped taking health insurance about a year ago. She could try to find someone else who would take her insurance, or she could pay her therapi…
www.chicagotribune.com
Another company, Mindful Care, offers urgent care for mental health issues and has 15 offices across the country [in CT, FL, IL, NJ, and NY], including three in Chicago. Mindful takes all types of insurance, including managed Medicaid.
“We’ve been very, very busy seeing people who want access to care when they’re having symptoms and not wait six to eight weeks,” said CEO Dr. Tamir Aldad, who thought of the idea while earning an MBA at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Part of the way Mindful manages financially is by limiting therapy visits to 20 to 40 minutes each. “A one-hour session is just unsustainable the way the system is designed,” he said.
David Baxter PhD
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Awesome idea. We could use something like this in Canada and the UK.
Online student therapists in Arizona:
innerbalanceaz.com
Masters Level Intern
60 -80 minute individual intake session: $ 75
50 minute individual session: $50
Insurance and Fees | Inner Balance Counseling
We accept cash for mental health counseling, and also insurance through Cigna, Aetna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
innerbalanceaz.com
Masters Level Intern
60 -80 minute individual intake session: $ 75
50 minute individual session: $50
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