Skip to content
HelpBLESS
Join free
Browse needsPeopleFeedDonationsHow it worksPost a needSign in
Bills & expensesMental health & recovery

Mental health support for Hauwa after a violent robbery

After a violent robbery, Hauwa has been on a waiting list for months - private therapy is the only option, and the cost is $300.

Anywhere in the world1,170 views
Hauwa Hauwa Oyelaran
Email verifiedAddress verifiedPhoto verified
Port Harcourt
After a violent robbery, I've struggled with anxiety, sleep and panic attacks. My doctor has referred me to trauma-focused CBT, but the public waiting list is 9 months, and private sessions at Port Harcourt Wellbeing Centre cost $10 each. I have been honest with my employer and taken some time off, but I can't keep going without support. Therapy has already helped a little in the sessions I could afford. My therapist recommends 16 weekly sessions, and I know that consistent help will make the difference. Asking for help with this has been the hardest part, and I'm grateful for your kindness without judgment. Funds cover only therapy sessions, and I'll share progress updates (not private details) if I'm comfortable. Where the $300 goes: • 16 therapy sessions: $220 • Psychiatric assessment: $60 • Workbook and resources: $20 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
#mental-health#therapy#healing

Updates from Hauwa

  1. Quick update: $67 raised so far (22%). the plan for psychiatric assessment is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Liza E. Villanueva 🇵🇭 · $25
  • Arturo E. Ramos 🇺🇸 · $52.50
  • Njoroge Juma Lubega 🇹🇿 · $50

    “Be well. Hope the September deadline works out. - Dar es Salaam”

  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Lucas Jean Muller 🇫🇷 · $6.50
  • Yusuf Furkan Doğan 🇹🇷 · $30

    “My father told me about this one. - Bornova”

  • Tahmina Rina Karim 🇧🇩 · $5
  • Lata S. Agarwal 🇮🇳 · $22
  • Chitra T. Srinivasan 🇮🇳 · $30

    “Thinking of you! - Ahmedabad”

  • Jose P. McBride 🇬🇧 · $10

    “Keep your head up. Saw your post and had to give. - Liverpool”

Reviews

Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.

No reviews yet.

Questions & comments

Ask before you give. Email-verified members can comment and ask questions - no donation needed.

Sign in or create a free account to join the conversation.

  • Rahayu Okta SimanjuntakQuestion

    how is Hauwa doing now?

    • Nakato Hellen Mussa

      Thanks for sharing this, Hauwa. Wishing Hauwa a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Don't give up. God bless.

      • Noboru Daisuke HashimotoQuestion

        can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Port Harcourt.

        • Hauwa Hauwa OyelaranOwnerAnswerAddress verifiedPhoto verified

          Thank you. If you're in Port Harcourt I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.

      • Reem Basma Sarkis

        Thinking of you. Get well soon. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Mysuru

        • Grace Wambui Wekesa

          Rooting for you, Hauwa. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

          • Ethan Gordon

            Wishing you the best. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Sent it to 39 people at work.

            • Yevhen Roman LebedevQuestion

              Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Hauwa.

              • Ana M. Valdez

                Hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.

                • Isabela Gabriela Andrade

                  Best of luck, Hauwa. Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.

                  • Việt Thiện Trieu

                    Thinking of you. Hope the doctors have good news. We're a small family in Cairo but we're thinking of you

                    • Ida Sophie Müller

                      Rooting for you. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours. Take care.

                      • Beau L. Perry

                        Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Port Harcourt.

                        • Nalin Zoysa

                          You're not alone. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. Sent it to 25 people at work. Love from Toronto

                          • Barbara Wiktoria Olszewski

                            You're not alone, Hauwa. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. My neighbor in Lexington donated after I showed her your page

                            • Girish A. Solanki

                              You're not alone, Hauwa. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from London!

                              • Hiroto Goro Yamashita

                                Wishing you peace, Hauwa. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 19 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Port Harcourt

                                • Oluwaseun Damilola Balogun

                                  hope it all works out. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Port Harcourt.

                                  • Roman S. Lowe

                                    Sending good thoughts. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted. All the best.

                                    $241 raised of $300

                                    Give

                                    More people who need help