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)
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**
Recommended intensive outpatient treatment centers:
Foundations Recovery Network (San Francisco)
https://www.foundationsrecoverynetwork.com
Ohlhoff (San Francisco). **Low cost**
National Alliance on Mental illness
Recommended sober living environments in the Bay Area:
Gateway Sober Living (San Francisco and Marin County) **Low cost**
Monarch (San Francisco and Marin County)
Peace House (San Francisco)
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
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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)
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
Shameless plug for my father's book on Animal Dream Symbolism:
Animal Guides in Life, Myth and Dreams (Studies in Jungian Psychology by Jungian Analysts, 97)
