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Asked 8/7/2008

Mental Illness

How do I find a doctor for a young adult (25 yrs) w/ NO insurance, no job, no money that has severe signs of mentall illness. Symptoms are: Paranoia, thinks authorities are following him, not eating, loss of weight, not sleeping or sleeping all day at times, argumentative, panic attacks, anxiety, etc.

HISTORY: ADHD - ADADERAL <SP>
Made two attempts to for mental help through coroner, however turned away due to no insurance and no money.

 
 
 
 
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Answer 1/3 - Submitted 8/7/2008

What state are your from . ky has what they call pathways . for people such as this. and will atke any one. free thats not able to pay for this. let me know your state and ill try to find some thing!

 
 

Answer 2/3 - Submitted 8/7/2008

Louisiana - Baton Rouge

 
 

Answer 3/3 - Submitted 8/8/2008

Louisiana - MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF LOUISIANA
660 North Foster Drive
Suite C 201
Baton Rouge,
Louisiana 70806

Phone: 225.201.1930
Toll-Free: 1.800.241.6425
Fax: 225.201.1949
Email: MHAL15@aol.com


The Mental Health Association in Louisiana is a private, non-profit, volunteer organization that works statewide to change the way people think about mental illness. The Mental Health Association works to prevent mental illness, promote mental health, and protect people with mental illnesses from abuse, neglect and discrimination.

The Mental Health Association in Louisiana is working for Louisiana's mental health by...


Spearheading the formation of the Mental Health Reform Coalition and its efforts to build a community-based system of mental health care for children and adults.

Training consumers, family members and advocates on managed care issues.

Helping children access community services and stay out of the hospital while living at home through a grant from the Louisiana Bar Foundation.

Providing referrals and educational materials on mental health problems such as depression, suicide, and children's issues.

State Mental Health Agency
For more information about admission, care, treatment, release, and patient follow-up in public or private psychiatric residential facilities, contact your State mental health agency:

Office of Mental Health
Department of Health and Hospitals
P.O. Box 4049, Bin No. 12
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4049
Phone: 225-342-2540
Fax: 225-342-5066
E-mail: wtprice@dhh.state.la.us
Internet: www.dhh.state.la.us

 
 
 
 
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