Miscellaneous
Today we speak with Michael Downie, who swears by the curative properties of video games, dungeons and dragons, and simply pursuing the things in life which bring you joy. Michael's podcast: https://audioboom.com/channels/5044366 You can also find him on twitter: @Gadget8Bit My contact information: benjaminrussack@gmail.com; benjaminrussack.com Here is a comprehensive link to mental health services available within the UK: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/nhs-voluntary-charity-services/charity-and-voluntary-services/get-help-from-mental-health-helplines/ ——————————— Substance Abuse and Mental Health Resources in the United States with focus on the Bay Area ---------------------------- Substance Abuse Recommended inpatient treatment centers: (Note: most treatment centers do take insurance) Newbridge (Berkeley). **Low cost** https://www.newbridgefoundation.org Bayside Marin (Marin County) https://www.baysidemarin.com/ Reflections (Marin County) https://livingatreflections.com/start-recovery Alta Mira (Marin County) https://www.altamirarecovery.com Walden House (San Francisco) **Low Cost https://www.healthright360.org/agency/walden-house Ohholff (San Francisco) **Low cost** https://www.ohlhoff.org Recommended intensive outpatient treatment centers: Foundations Recovery Network (San Francisco) https://www.foundationsrecoverynetwork.com Ohlhoff (San Francisco). **Low cost** https://www.ohlhoff.org National Alliance on Mental illness https://nami.org/Home Recommended sober living environments in the Bay Area: Gateway Sober Living (San Francisco and Marin County) **Low cost** https://gatewaysle.com Monarch (San Francisco and Marin County) monarchsoberhomes.com/ Peace House (San Francisco) http://www.peace-house.com/ Full circle (Marin County) https://www.fullcirclerecoverycenter.net/living-san-anselmo Cornerstone (Marin County). **Low cost** https://www.cornerstonesle.com Marin services for men (Marin County). **Low cost** http://www.marinservicesformen.org —————————————— Mental Health Helplines: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org 800-273-8255 https://www.veteranscrisisline.net 1-800-273-8255 https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline (1-800-662-HELP (4357) http://ok2talk.org/ 1 (800) 273-TALK Crises Text line Text SIGNS to 741741 for 24/7, anonymous, free crisis counseling Finding Treatment: https://www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov/ American Psychiatric Association Foundation Find a psychiatrist American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Child and adolescent Psychiatrist Finder American Psychological Association Find a psychologist