I've had a good day & a better day. Thank you for wishing me that. I hope you get the Apt. I'm sending out positive energy for you.

Thank you so much. I appreciate the positive vibes. Today, I'm going to need them. I should find out about the apt. today, and I made an appointment with Community Mental Health.

Because I have Medicare, a lot of Community Mental Health facilities here won't accept me. They say it's an ability to pay issue. Just talking to the initial screener was hard, even though she was pretty nice to me. I passed the first part of the screening, but have to pass a second screening today. Today I was told to expect a two hour, two part interview. I expect that to be even tougher because yesterday's raked up issues that I've been handling, but partly because I haven't been dwelling on them (like suicide).

So, I expect an emotional day. But, I'm staying positive. If I can make it through the mental health interviews, I know I can make it through the rest of my day. Waiting to here positive news about the apt. helps. I hope today is an even better day for you than yesterday.

Take care,

Fee

oh God Bless You and Good Luck!

It took me nearly a year to find a doctor and I have Aetna Insurance but no one was taking new patients. It was so freaking frustrating.

The Mental Health Clinics wouldn't touch me because I had this private insurance and they wouldn't let me go out of Network and pay on a Sliding Scale becuz I would be charged nothing due to my income. I was pulling out my hair.

But its our year 2010 so I'm sure everything is going to work your way.

Let us know how it goes.

Vicki

Hi Vicki,

I'm sorry I didn't respond sooner. It's been a very hectic few days. I finally found an apartment!!! Yeah!!!

Don't stop trying to find a clinic. I'm from Michigan and every county has different regulations in their community mental health system. When I lived in Saginaw and Genesee counties, I didn't qualify for their services. (Since I worked in both those systems, I didn't want to receive services there anyway. No faith in confidentiality...) However, I continued to keep an eye out for something I'd qualify for.

In Genesee, it didn't work out. But in Saginaw, I eventually found two different clinics. I was seen briefly at one before the program was shut down. Several months later, I found a mental health clinic that was run in a Catholic church. It was specifically for people that might fall through the cracks seeking traditional services, either because of insurance issues or extremely long waiting lists. Turns out, I saw a male for the first time. And even though I'd never seen a male before, he was a very good therapist that I trusted a lot. So, don't give up...

Take care,

Felicia