#access barrier

[celsius451]

"You have speech or hearing problem and need help? Call this number to not speak to anyone!"

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[sparkythefool]

I feel like I’m running in circles with this psychiatry business. I finally made a follow-up call to the number given to me by Beacon, which proved to be disappointing and frustrating. first I find out that in order to access psychiatry services there, I have to see a regular therapist once a week. okay, that’s fine, I was going to do that anyway..except I have to see one of their therapists. they are located in Vacaville, one of the nearby towns. public transportation and biking will each take about two hours. I mention that I only have a bike, and the person says transportation is provided under my health plan; I would just have to call and set it up beforehand. okay I can work with that. might be a little awkward (small enclosed space with a person I don’t know) but okay.

things are sounding alright, not ideal but certainly doable. we then continue to the personal information questions (DOB, SSN, etc.). no problems there. once we get through those I’m asked about what medications I’m taking, and if I drink or use any drugs. I tell em my meds, that I drink alcohol occasionally, and that I smoke weed fairly regularly. then I’m told that they are located in a treatment facility building, and if I want to access services there I have to stop smoking. not don’t show up high, or with drugs/paraphernalia, but stop smoking completely.

okay I know it’s not the best choice but right now that is one of the ways I manage my mental health. so you’re telling me that in order to access psychiatry, which I (apparently) need for my mental health (I’m still not entirely convinced, but the evidence does seem to confirm this), I have to entirely stop one of my coping mechanisms which I do ON MY OWN TIME. um. yeah no thanks, Big Brother. I say that and hear “okay” and then a click. well fine then.

ran into a wall there, start again. I call Beacon back and explain my situation. with the Vacaville location out, the next nearest is in Clearlake, a little over an hour-and-a-half drive (no public transport options and an eight hour bike ride, but they’ll drive me). I get a name, number, and address and hang up. then I google the info just to get a feel on things. the person whose name I got specializes in addiction medicine (okay cool, but not what I was looking for) and doesn’t seem to be a psychiatrist/have the necessary credentials. I’ll give them a call tomorrow I guess, but I’m not too hopeful.

there’s another covered option in some other far-away town, but by this point it’s after five and I doubt they’re open..plus I’m just done. who would have dreamed it would be so difficult to see a damn psychiatrist? guess that’s another privilege awakening for me. I’ve been on my parents’ insurance until recently, and have never really had a problem accessing services. luckily transportation is provided, but like..there’s a TON of psychiatrists in my town. can’t I just see one of them?

I guess my next step is to call Beacon again tomorrow and ask about the third option, then check that out. I’ll probably also call my mom to complain to her and ask if she has any suggestions. she used to work in insurance, and has amazing powers besides. additionally, I should call one of the therapists I was given and see about getting some kind of talky care. it’s better than nothing, right? bah.