Today we speak with Michael Downie, who swears by the curative properties of video games, dungeons and dragons, and simply pursuing the things in life which bring you joy. 

Michael's podcast: https://audioboom.com/channels/5044366

You can also find him on twitter: @Gadget8Bit 

My contact information:  [email protected]; benjaminrussack.com

Here is a comprehensive link to mental health services available within the UK: 

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/nhs-voluntary-charity-services/charity-and-voluntary-services/get-help-from-mental-health-helplines/

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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Resources in the United States with focus on the Bay Area

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Substance Abuse

Recommended inpatient treatment centers: (Note: most treatment centers do take insurance)

Newbridge (Berkeley). **Low cost**

https://www.newbridgefoundation.org

Bayside Marin (Marin County)

https://www.baysidemarin.com/

Reflections (Marin County)

https://livingatreflections.com/start-recovery

Alta Mira (Marin County)

https://www.altamirarecovery.com

Walden House (San Francisco) **Low Cost

https://www.healthright360.org/agency/walden-house

Ohholff (San Francisco)  **Low cost**

https://www.ohlhoff.org

Recommended intensive outpatient treatment centers:

Foundations Recovery Network (San Francisco)

https://www.foundationsrecoverynetwork.com

Ohlhoff (San Francisco). **Low cost**

https://www.ohlhoff.org

National Alliance on Mental illness

https://nami.org/Home

 Recommended sober living environments in the Bay Area: 

Gateway Sober Living (San Francisco and Marin County) **Low cost**

https://gatewaysle.com

Monarch (San Francisco and Marin County)

monarchsoberhomes.com/

Peace House (San Francisco)

http://www.peace-house.com/

Full circle  (Marin County) 

https://www.fullcirclerecoverycenter.net/living-san-anselmo

Cornerstone (Marin County). **Low cost**

https://www.cornerstonesle.com

Marin services for men (Marin County). **Low cost**

http://www.marinservicesformen.org

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Mental Health

Helplines:

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

800-273-8255

https://www.veteranscrisisline.net

1-800-273-8255

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

(1-800-662-HELP (4357)

http://ok2talk.org/

1 (800) 273-TALK

Crises Text line   

Text SIGNS to 741741 for 24/7, anonymous, free crisis counseling

Finding Treatment: 

https://www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

American Psychiatric Association Foundation

Find a psychiatrist

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Child and adolescent Psychiatrist Finder

American Psychological Association

Find a psychologist

 Shameless plug for my father's book on Animal Dream Symbolism: 

Animal Guides in Life, Myth and Dreams (Studies in Jungian Psychology by Jungian Analysts, 97)