Miscellaneous
Today we focus on the phenomenon of the functional alcoholic. Our guest describes her daily struggle with alcohol dependency and her ongoing quest for sobriety. Substance Abuse Resources: Community support: AASF.ORG (AA is the single most amazing resource ever developed since the invention of the public library. I don’t care what anyone says) al-anonsf.org (ALANON is another incredible resource for friends and loved ones of those suffering from addiction. 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