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Mental health support for Madeline after years of caregiving

A course of trauma-focused CBT for Madeline could change everything; the cost is $1,350.

🇨🇦 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada2,245 views
Katherine M. Santiago
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Hamilton
After years of caregiving, Madeline has struggled with anxiety, sleep and panic attacks. The doctor has referred her to trauma-focused CBT, but the public waiting list is 11 months, and private sessions at the Hamilton Counselling Collective cost $100 each. Madeline has been honest with her employer and taken some time off, but can't keep going without support. Therapy has already helped a little in the sessions Madeline could afford. The therapist recommends 20 weekly sessions, and consistent help will make the difference. Asking for help with this has been the hardest part for Madeline, and we're 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 $1,350 goes: • 20 therapy sessions: $1,050 • Psychiatric assessment: $290 • Workbook and resources: $10 Thank you so much. - Katherine
#mental-health#therapy#healing

Updates from Katherine

  1. Thank you all. We're at 91% now ($1,233). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward psychiatric assessment.

  2. Update from Hamilton: we've started the first stage. We're at 40% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Katherine

  3. Quick update: $418 raised so far (31%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Joyce E. Holland

    Praying for you, Katherine. Get well soon. All the best.

    • Dimas Hendra Susanto

      Good luck, Katherine. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

      • Nkechi Yetunde Daramola

        Sending good thoughts, Katherine. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless

        • Iqra Samina Baig

          So sorry you're going through this, Katherine. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless

          • Collins Omondi Mushi

            Good luck, Katherine. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Hamilton.

            • Jannat Nasrin Chowdhury

              I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I hope July is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Hamilton.

              • Payal C. Oberoi

                thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Kharkiv so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Hamilton.

                • Nafula Nancy Ssebuliba

                  Take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Palmira

                  • Berk Murat Önder

                    Keep going. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Hamilton

                    $1,729.50 raised of $1,350

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