YOU ARE NOT ALONE - A companion online community discussion board for The Mental Illness Happy Hour podcast with Paul Gilmartin

How do y'all have the conversation about the difference between feeling suicidal and having a plan with people who have never experienced that level of depression?

I am feeling nervous about starting that conversation with someone who is relatively even the majority of the time. Mostly, I hope they understand that feeling suicidal is not necessarily a death wish; it can be a chance to see that something needs to change.
I'm also worried they will call EMS.
Tips? Thoughts?

This forum may not be the appropriate place for this discussion. I am sure the intentions are all for the best, but have to err on the side of caution.

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United States website to find sliding scale "low/no" cost mental health services. Also information on medication assistance: NeedyMeds - Free/Low-Cost/Sliding-Scale Clinics U.S. Database

Discussion of low and no cost therapy resources, even in usually under-served areas: Maria Bamford podcast, Episode 95, Jan 04 2013 at minute 6:00.

If you think you might need this resource, then you definitely need this resource - please check out the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network - RAINN at RAINN.org

Google searches for low and no cost therapy resources, even in usually under-served areas: your town or county + one of these terms:

• low cost counselling service
• sliding scale counselling service
• CMHC
• community mental health
• community service board office

From this MentalPod board - some places to get help for people with limited resources:

• Help for little or no money
• Best Insurance Companies/Types for Mental Health Care
• Links for More Mental Health Info/Suicide Hotlines

Here is a post and thread on Reddit about getting medication at low or no cost: Community Assistance Program, accepted at Target pharmacy and many other pharmacies

Gosh, I can't offer any advice, but I am glad you used you your voice and posted here.

Hugs.