Today we focus on the phenomenon of the functional alcoholic. Our guest describes her daily struggle with alcohol dependency and her ongoing quest for sobriety. 

Substance Abuse Resources:

Community support:

AASF.ORG (AA is the single most amazing resource ever developed since the invention of the public library. I don’t care what anyone says)

al-anonsf.org (ALANON is another incredible resource for friends and loved ones of those suffering from addiction.  

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)