Rollin' down in the deep...

Here's the issue(s) I have with the mental health services that *most* people are attempting to access. Right, we can't all have millions to burn at rehab in a posh location and just take time off from work to work on ourselves. Most folks are battling daily to keep their heads above water. It's me, I'm most folks.

I am documenting my timeline in seeking services for my depression; specifically an outpatient program.

8/23/22

Yikes. Still nothing. 

7/21/22

... Still nothing.

5/6/22

It's now May 6th and I still haven't heard back from Rogers about an opening. In this time, at least one friend has posted about losing someone to suicide. I have done some therapy with my own therapist and am working my way back out of the hole of my depression. Trying to find ways to stay out of the hole. Still alarming though... not even a call. 5/6/22

4/18/22

Hit rock bottom on Thursday, April 14th and realize this isn't okay.

Call two different providers regarding outpatient services (Froetdert and Rogers)

Rogers called me on Thursday to let me know they received my request and that someone willl reach out soon. They did call on Friday and did the intake to gather information. Haven't heard anything back as of today.

Froedert called me on Friday and the woman was so rude, I just hung up. "I got your request that you need mental health services, our outpatient program." and I said "Yep! I'm looking for information about the program" to which I received a rude, "Well. What? What do you want to know?" K bye, Felicia! I certainly wouldn't be opening up to this woman about anything. Thank goodness Rogers did call back because if this was my only experience, or perhaps the only option via my insurance, I would still be at rock bottom.