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WayneCo 10-17-2005 10:47 PM

i need help
 
i wanna go into rehab for frugs and alkahol what is the cheapest rehab and quickest to get into is there governtment assistance from the government?

Anna 10-17-2005 10:50 PM

Hi Wayne,

I can't offer much info but I know the Salvation Army offers free programs in most cities in North America. Hopefully someone will be along to give you better advice.

Welcome!

WayneCo 10-17-2005 10:50 PM

how much does it cost?

shockozulu 10-17-2005 10:54 PM

Welcome to SR!

Salvation Army is free.

So is Gamblers Anon. Check this link to see if they have meetings near you.
http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/mtgdirCA.html

You might also want to try SMART Recovery.
http://www.smartrecovery.info

WayneCo 10-17-2005 11:17 PM

i dont wanna stand outside of stores and things like that

Brookie 10-17-2005 11:25 PM

You might want to check out these for a start:

Rehab centers

What part of California is Shafter in?

Best,
Joe

WayneCo 10-18-2005 01:25 AM

its central about 15 minutes from bakersfield get at me on myspace too myspace.com/wayneco

WayneCo 10-18-2005 01:50 PM

is it cheaper to go to rehab out of state?

earlybird 10-18-2005 02:14 PM


Originally Posted by WayneCo
i dont wanna stand outside of stores and things like that


stand outside stores?

It sounds like this guys a joke.

earlybird 10-18-2005 04:34 PM


Originally Posted by earlybird
stand outside stores?

It sounds like this guys a joke.

I meant "this guys jokING" not "a joke"

sorry bout' that :wiggle:

WayneCo 10-18-2005 10:54 PM

im not jokin at all i was/am tryin to get help

WayneCo 10-19-2005 01:22 PM

well thanx for nothing

Change4life 10-19-2005 02:08 PM

I think wayne meant he is worried they will have him standing outside stores collecting $. Everyone associates the salvation army with a guy standing outside the mall ringing a bell. I hope he comes back! I sent him a PM letting him know, we might have missunderstood what he was saying.

earlybird 10-19-2005 02:15 PM

Thats just a small part of the salvation army. Thats like not taking an office job with the Dallas Cowboys because you're afraid they'll put you in at Offensive Guard.

The salvation army collects for charities but ALSO helps alcoholics. The two dont have anything to do with eachother.

WayneCo 10-19-2005 05:17 PM

i wouldnt work with the dallas cowboys for a million dollars and paris hilton, well ok maybe for her lol, i hate the cowboys

earlybird 10-20-2005 11:01 AM


Originally Posted by WayneCo
i wouldnt work with the dallas cowboys for a million dollars and paris hilton, well ok maybe for her lol, i hate the cowboys


Well, good then,...I...uh.....guess Ive made...my point??

earlybird 10-20-2005 11:10 AM

what I was trying to convey was, you can go and get detox and rehab for free in most states. They are FUNDED by the state. Thats what I did. I spent 90 days in in-patient treatment and 3 months of intensive out-patient AND 12 weeks of one-on-one therapy twice a week......ALL FREE. Have you even bothered to look INTO it???? I figured I could NEVER get help because I couldnt afford it. Then I looked into state funded programs and low-and-behold whadd-a-ya know??? So if you stop making excuses and just do the legwork, you will find there are lots of avenues open to addicts. Most addicts seeking help arent in the middle of a financial lucky streak anyways. So why would all the treatment be astronomical? Think about it. Or dont,...just DO it.

By the way,....most people working for the Dallas Cowboys make MORE than a million dollars a year......oh...and Paris Hilton is a dog and nothing more than white trailer trash with money. whew!...there...that feels better. :supercool

WayneCo 10-20-2005 01:50 PM

early...i been lookin in it the last few days all i can find are places that charge alot...u got a link to one of the state funded places?

ASH 10-20-2005 03:11 PM


Originally Posted by WayneCo
early...i been lookin in it the last few days all i can find are places that charge alot...u got a link to one of the state funded places?

Hi WayneCo,
Welcome to SR! :wave:
I put Bakersfield rehab in google and got quite a bit, there is a Salvation Army there you could call and if they dont have a rehab they might direct you to one.
If you look in the yellow pages you might find the central # to call for the state funded programs in your area.
If you call a few of the local places that "charge alot" you will usually find some kind person who answers the phone who will direct you to a low/no cost program if you ask.

Here is one phone number to try
Bakersfield Medical and Mental Services
1010 1/2 South Union Avenue
Bakersfield CA 93307
(661) 321-0234
and be sure and give the Salvation Army a call.
Here is the google search link,

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&i...=Google+Search

Work the phone a bit and I hope you will find what you need,
keep trying its worth it :)


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