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Mental health support for Christian after military deployment

After military deployment, Christian has been on a waiting list for months - private therapy is the only option, and the cost is $1,550.

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Olivia T. Ortiz
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Birmingham
After military deployment, Christian has struggled with anxiety, sleep and panic attacks. The doctor has referred him to a structured recovery program, but the public waiting list is 6 months, and private sessions at a private practice in Birmingham cost $75 each. Christian has been honest with his employer and taken some time off, but can't keep going without support. Therapy has already helped a little in the sessions Christian could afford. The therapist recommends 10 weekly sessions, and consistent help will make the difference. Asking for help with this has been the hardest part for Christian, and we're grateful for your kindness without judgment. The money will be paid directly to the counselor's practice, with a session-by-session record. Where the $1,550 goes: โ€ข 10 therapy sessions: $1,250 โ€ข Psychiatric assessment: $260 โ€ข Workbook and resources: $40 Thank you for reading my story.

Updates from Olivia

  1. Update from Birmingham: we've started the first stage. We're at 68% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. We're at 36% thanks to 20 of you. I met with the practice and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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    โ€œShared with friends too. - Warangalโ€

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  • Marta Moreno ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25

    โ€œHappy to help. Hope the September deadline works out.โ€

  • Lestari Fani Halim ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $10

    โ€œWish I could do more. From Bogor with love.โ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25

    โ€œWish I could do more! - Worcesterโ€

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    โ€œYou got this. From Mombasa with love.โ€

  • Savannah S. James ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $25
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  • Dayo Michael Yusuf ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $5
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    โ€œBest of luck. Shared with friends too. - Poitiersโ€

Reviews

2.3(12 reviews)

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  • Xia Li๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified helper
    Quick response, great follow-up

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Ines Hegazy๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified donor
    Trustworthy helper

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Eliana Calloway๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Comfort Amoah๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญVerified donor
    Amazing support system

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Danjuma Quadri๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Claudia H. Robles๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ดVerified donor
    Patient and understanding

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Nimra Qureshi๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐVerified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Hui Yuan๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Okechukwu Yusuf๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified helper
    Outstanding person

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Isaree Thammasat๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญVerified donor
    Trustworthy helper

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Sathish T. Thevar๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Yuki Aoki๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตVerified helper
    Went above and beyond

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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  • Best of luck, Olivia. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Pretoria!

    • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Christian?

      • Olivia T. OrtizOwnerAnswer

        Thank you. If you're in Birmingham I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Appreciate you taking the time.

    • Sending good thoughts. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless.

      • Who gets the funds, you or the practice?

        • Olivia T. OrtizOwnerAnswer

          I get the payout and then pay the practice. Every payment goes in the updates.

      • Sending good thoughts, Olivia. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.

        • Any chance of seeing the therapist's fee schedule?

          • Olivia T. OrtizOwnerAnswer

            I do, the therapist's fee schedule is with the HelpBLESS team. Happy to answer anything else about it. Happy to explain more.

        • Sending good thoughts, Olivia. This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Birmingham.

          • hope the doctors have good news. My neighbor in Abbottabad donated after I showed her your page. All the best

            • Sending love, Olivia. This could happen to any of us. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Alicante!

              • Wishing you peace, Olivia. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.

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