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Mutual Aid & Support Links

3/23/2020

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​Financial support links and mutual aid resources 
(Most of these are local to Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota) 

Minnesota Unemployment Insurance: 
https://www.uimn.org/applicants/needtoknow/news-updates/covid- 19.jsp?fbclid=IwAR1gWVpo-3oIe6hbcn7tuJ1KqPHKT0dmNpksEbyKKDaGBvqOFgPwovuGFmE 

United Way COVID-19 emergency relief fund for rent and other essentials. They are giving funds to local agencies who are distributing them:
Call 1-866-211-9966 and provide your zipcode to be given a list of local agencies to provide assistance 

Minnesota Immigrant Families COVID-19 Fund. This is still fundraising and not ready for disbursement yet but here are current details: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mn-immigrant-families-covid19- fund?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p_cp+share- sheet&fbclid=IwAR1MOhxohV6- Qj0NFpRugrCvDENq8tzUwEb8pKBh3fpr_SswoHSesdrhz5M 

Women for political change fund. Applicants need to be people under 30 who identify as a woman, trans person, and/or gender non-conforming person people under 30 who identify as a woman, trans person, and/or gender non-conforming person: https://secure.everyaction.com/sv45KFCFJ0mqutj0dfQzxg2 

Bartender emergency assistance program. You need to have been a bartender for at least a year prior to application (applies to full time and part time). https://www.usbgfoundation.org/beap?fbclid=IwAR2H7xHs9aJluhQAIUcyZ_Kz3rJH- D0QdJW-iliGFLNq1PcFI_Pm0CoIyVA 

Twin Cities Democatic Socialists for America Solidarity Fund: 
https://twincitiesdsa.org/solidarity/?fbclid=IwAR2mtj8ZXIy7QKAI4QwRrDYABBKnWGAy cnvjC3EakYtRY6Mi4J2FtC85F_4 

Resources for Artists and Creative Workers: 
https://springboardforthearts.org/coronavirus/ 

Arts and Culture Leaders of Color Emergency Fund: 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfv4AazvLFVUNAgXoxqBqfZ7jJVkrMroa- CET6Vt6XygR- CaQ/viewform?fbclid=IwAR3EDcf_apyzuFqkxppJNB0UuwI4hShOETA_6tp3863oWjFaZ pfhWI8vOuY 

Sex Workers Harm Reduction Resources: 
https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1GpmUbu7UDCKtbnsBwImFLQtXzHLlZ6FYP Y_NjJvyiFs/mobilebasic?urp=gmail_link 

South Minneapolis Mutual Aid: 
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZSLDZY4DD85gnGXTAeLtKCxofdOHRcX4z YWAQf7A_GU/edit?fbclid=IwAR3FjUklDE1ThUVfPuL1YFELJo01log5mPURVeZjDqQ0 KYjQj_OgV1Uu4rM#gid=0 

Twin Cities Mutual Aid: Neighbors Supporting Each Other:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/177tyL6xNVsyQWvttbMWg8QE-Gl4-qfnfsd7s4V8QXAM/edit?fbclid=IwAR3fJOIAVd7khnreaLp2QBqaCZVy42GfzMtDoELNlCry8lxhMDT0CPbwvkM

Twin Cities Queer and Trans Mutual Aid: 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdAlOLU9hOKMjwX4W2sQKF69FAF3ow_fSPzjKC67_iyYDRLaQ/viewform

MN Disabled/Elder/Caregiver Mutual Aid 
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oA19f2Idh2UxLZvnx_gT6SikkhQe1i-IHm5W2kCp6-o/edit?fbclid=IwAR1Ohh0Ru1UN5i4WSHNVj85VZUkSjr8QJlynMTJxEtnlD-wb_OPZTgU_yGc#gid=913427466

If you are uninsured (health insurance), there is a special enrollment period that opened up to respond to this emergency: https://www.mnsure.org/news-room/news/index.jsp?id=34- 423931&fbclid=IwAR3Upwk9i7aBzrr95o5pzc3AAQ1xoD9PHqVBF9HKoBBpFs-LAf- BF_wKgaI 

Database of localized resources during COVID-19 outbreak: 
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HEdNpLB5p-sieHVK-CtS8_N7SIUhlMpY6q1e8Je0ToY/edit?fbclid=IwAR3u9jbKNaLfNU5Xet9CcUXQrJKQiilesi4mAgAP47P1eQL5Z_zykWnJK1g#gid=218438926

** Thanks to Alex Iantaffi, PhD, MS, SEP, CST, LMFT at Edges Wellness Center LLC for this information.

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3/21/2020

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Signs and Symptoms of Depression

9/16/2016

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We see and hear a lot about depression. Actually, as I write I see a anti-depressant medication commercial on television. Everyone has ups and downs in mood, but, how do you know that it is depression? Here are some signs of depression:

1. Hopelessness. It's more than the problem at hand. With depression, it's about having a feeling that nothing will get better and there is nothing you can do about it. 

2. Loss of Interest in Daily Activities. Maybe there are activities and/or hobbies that you used to enjoy. Do you still find enjoyment from those activities? Or, have you lost the ability to find enjoyment from those things? If you have a hard time finding enjoyment in activities you once enjoyed, you might be suffering from depression. 

3. Anger and/or Irritability. Feeling angry or irritable is often a symptom of another problem. With depression, your temper could be short and things can easily get on your nerves. Anger and irritability is a symptom of being unhappy.

4. Fatigue. Do you find yourself to be tired and/or physically drained? With depression - normal everyday tasks can be tiring and draining. 

5. Low Self Esteem. If you experience strong feelings of guilt or worthlessness, you may be suffering from depression. If you harshly criticize yourself for a fault or mistake, it could be a sign that something else is going on. 

6. Concentration Problems. Trouble focusing, making decisions or remembering things are all signs of depression. 

7. Appetite Changes. If you notice a significant weight loss or weight gain - it may be due to a change in appetite. 

8. Suicidal Thoughts. If you are thinking about suicide, you likely have depression. 

There's help for depression. I would be happy to see you in my office and help you get the help you need, call and make an appointment: 612.889.7517. If you are reading this and you are not in the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro Area, you can find a therapist in your area by going to www.psychologytoday.com, click on "Find a Therapist." If you need to talk with someone right now, call 1.800.273.TALK.
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What to Ask Your Insurance Company

8/11/2016

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Health insurance can be confusing. When it comes to therapy, you might need to call you insurance company and find out what is covered. Make sure  you get the answers you need by following this example: (Download this Worksheet)

"My name is ____. I'm interested in going to Brave Choices, Inc. for help with my mental health and I am calling to verify my benefits. First, I would like some general information."

Policy Effective Date: _______
Office Visit Co Pay: ____
Deductible: ____
Out of Pocket Max: ____
Do my deductibles, co-pays and co-insurance apply toward my out of pocket max? ____
How much of my deductible have I spent this year? ____
Do I need a referral to see a mental health/behavioral health therapist? ____
If yes, who needs to refer me? ____
Is Brave Choices, Inc. and/or my provider is in-network? ____
If not, how does my insurance work if Brave Choices, Inc. and/or my provider is out of network? ____

Individual Therapy
The clinic usually uses CPT codes 90834 and 90837 for these services. 
What's my co-pay/co-insurance? ____
Is there a limit on the number of sessions per year? ____
If so, how many individual therapy sessions per year? ____
Is authorization required for individual therapy? ____

Lastly, ask for the representative's name: ____
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