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ron_newmanAccording to a sign in the store window, a mental health and substance use clinic called ColumnHealth will soon open at (I think) 401 Highland Avenue. This used to be Rockland Trust's (nee Central Bank's) loan office.
ron_newmanQueer/Disabled Art Show OPEN CALL!
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lb-lee.livejournal.comHey everybody, I'm involved in an art show for queer/trans disabled artists under the Boston LGBTQUIA Artists Alliance, and THE CALL FOR ART IS OPEN!
If you are queer or trans, have any kind of disability (chronic pain, chronic illness, mental illness, etc.) and you’re in the Boston area, you should totally submit to us. It is going to be totally awesome! If you have any accessibility problems with the website, or have any questions, let me know so I can let BLAA know. If you are concerned whether you are "queer enough" or "disabled enough," the answer is yes, you are. (Though feel free to contact me via PM if you really want to make sure.)Spread the word everybody! Deadline is May 1st, 2016! JOIN THE PARTY!
FLOAT pre-orders are live
Oct. 8th, 2014 03:55 pmzmook.livejournal.comAs has been mentioned on this group before, my wife ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
somerville_lmt and I are building a float center in Magoun Square. We have full construction plans and bids from contractors and a pending application for a building permit, and now have just launched pre-orders in the form of a crowdfund campaign. Since so much of our expenses are in the form of construction and equipment purchase, every dollar we can get now helps immensely with cash flow.
Pre-order now at: float.tilt.com
More information at our website, www.floatboston.com. As always, glad to answer any questions people may have.
somerville_lmt and I are building a float center in Magoun Square. We have full construction plans and bids from contractors and a pending application for a building permit, and now have just launched pre-orders in the form of a crowdfund campaign. Since so much of our expenses are in the form of construction and equipment purchase, every dollar we can get now helps immensely with cash flow.Pre-order now at: float.tilt.com
More information at our website, www.floatboston.com. As always, glad to answer any questions people may have.
Help learning ASL?
Feb. 5th, 2014 10:19 pmbeinneighe.livejournal.comHi guys,
Is there anyone (Deaf or hearing) who would be available to help me learn ASL? Unfortunately, all I can really offer in payment is buying you a cup of coffee when we meet, but you'd be able to get the warm fuzzy of indirectly helping someone recover from alcoholism (fingers crossed). I know fingerspelling, counting up to 20 and maybe a dozen or two other words already, and I have some experience having conversations with a Deaf person via an eclectic mix of signing, lipreading, miming, and sheer guesswork. If you're interested, PM me!
Thanks!
And sorry for the weird tags... I couldn't really decide what fit and just kinda went to town. Ron, feel free to rein me in.
Is there anyone (Deaf or hearing) who would be available to help me learn ASL? Unfortunately, all I can really offer in payment is buying you a cup of coffee when we meet, but you'd be able to get the warm fuzzy of indirectly helping someone recover from alcoholism (fingers crossed). I know fingerspelling, counting up to 20 and maybe a dozen or two other words already, and I have some experience having conversations with a Deaf person via an eclectic mix of signing, lipreading, miming, and sheer guesswork. If you're interested, PM me!
Thanks!
And sorry for the weird tags... I couldn't really decide what fit and just kinda went to town. Ron, feel free to rein me in.
sparr0.livejournal.comMy insurance provider (BCBSIL) lists almost a hundred clinical social workers within a mile of my house (Teele Sq), and over a thousand in the greater Boston area, so I'm hoping someone can help me narrow the list down.
Looking for a psychiatrist
Jul. 20th, 2012 01:50 pmenveri.livejournal.comHaving some mental health issues that I need to get help addressing. I've looked through the tags, but the most recent post is almost two years old, and I have been trying off and on since I moved here a year and a half ago to find someone.
My experience thusfar is answering machines that ask me to leave a message, then never return my calls. Harvard Vanguard will not see me because my Primary Care is not with them. (My insurance only covers specialists with HV)
I'm at the point of being willing to pay out of pocket for someone that is alternative-lifestyle friendly and will answer their damned phone. I'd really rather not let this go on any longer, and I do not want to go to a clinic that's going to immediately decide I need to be admitted. (Which is, in my experience, what happens if you go in to a walk-in clinic with a psychiatric concern or complaint)
So does anyone have a recommendation? My insurance is with Cigna, for what it's worth. I have a car available, weekend/evening hours a huge plus, as I work within the Boston city limits.
(I have a several-years-old-diagnosis that does indicate that medication is a necessity, so I do need a psychiatrist. I am sure I will receive a further referral to a therapist from that point)
Edited to add: Thank you everyone for all the suggestions and assistance. I have an appointment to see a therapist that's in the same office as my GP. I'm feeling hopeful that this will bear fruit.
My experience thusfar is answering machines that ask me to leave a message, then never return my calls. Harvard Vanguard will not see me because my Primary Care is not with them. (My insurance only covers specialists with HV)
I'm at the point of being willing to pay out of pocket for someone that is alternative-lifestyle friendly and will answer their damned phone. I'd really rather not let this go on any longer, and I do not want to go to a clinic that's going to immediately decide I need to be admitted. (Which is, in my experience, what happens if you go in to a walk-in clinic with a psychiatric concern or complaint)
So does anyone have a recommendation? My insurance is with Cigna, for what it's worth. I have a car available, weekend/evening hours a huge plus, as I work within the Boston city limits.
(I have a several-years-old-diagnosis that does indicate that medication is a necessity, so I do need a psychiatrist. I am sure I will receive a further referral to a therapist from that point)
Edited to add: Thank you everyone for all the suggestions and assistance. I have an appointment to see a therapist that's in the same office as my GP. I'm feeling hopeful that this will bear fruit.
Somerville on front page of Sunday NYT
May. 1st, 2011 12:16 pmfrancescadavis.livejournal.comInteresting article about the happiness survey in the census forms, curious how this will evolve over time:
I realize that most people don't read newspapers broadsheet anymore, so here is the link: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/01/us/01happiness.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=somerville&st=cse
I realize that most people don't read newspapers broadsheet anymore, so here is the link: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/01/us/01happiness.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=somerville&st=cse
miss-chance.livejournal.comDear Neighbor Across the Bike Path,
I think you should know that I am an avowed pacifist, and a lover of animals and humanity.
This means that if your dog barks for an hour straight between 8 and 9am next Sunday, too, I will not come over there and strangle it. Even if I've been out at work until 1am the night before, again.
It is possible, however, that someday I will snap.
If this were to happen, I would feel great sadness and remorse, and my sleep would be wracked with guilt. But at least it would not be interrupted by your dog all morning.
with all the love and compassion I can muster after listening to your effing dog bark for an hour,
-Your Neighbor
I think you should know that I am an avowed pacifist, and a lover of animals and humanity.
This means that if your dog barks for an hour straight between 8 and 9am next Sunday, too, I will not come over there and strangle it. Even if I've been out at work until 1am the night before, again.
It is possible, however, that someday I will snap.
If this were to happen, I would feel great sadness and remorse, and my sleep would be wracked with guilt. But at least it would not be interrupted by your dog all morning.
with all the love and compassion I can muster after listening to your effing dog bark for an hour,
-Your Neighbor
previous post deleted
Apr. 5th, 2011 04:03 pmlyonesse.livejournal.comat the suggestion of several commenters, i've removed my previous post.
thanks y'all, it's been enlightening.
thanks y'all, it's been enlightening.
Psychiatrist recommendation?
Jun. 23rd, 2010 03:17 pmjenskot.livejournal.comA friend of mine has been having some mental health issues (depression, anxiety, general crazy?) that have been pretty poorly managed, and she's looking for someone to help her with medication. Unfortunately I don't have a lot of experience in this area, but she says she's been having a hard time finding anyone taking new patients or even someone to call her back, so I offered to try to find her some names to continue the hunt.
Can anyone recommend a female psychiatrist in the Camb/Som/Arlington area who may be taking new patients (I don't know her insurance status)? Intelligence is important, but compassionate would also be nice - my friend is kind of burnt out on the whole experience. :(
Thank you very much in advance!
Can anyone recommend a female psychiatrist in the Camb/Som/Arlington area who may be taking new patients (I don't know her insurance status)? Intelligence is important, but compassionate would also be nice - my friend is kind of burnt out on the whole experience. :(
Thank you very much in advance!
chanaleh.livejournal.comI had my first encounter with the Yelling Guy last night, crossing through Powderhouse Park. Someone had warned me about him by name sometime recently, but I couldn't remember it, though now I see from previous comm posts (thank you, tag "local characters"!) that it is Mike.
I didn't see or hear him until I rounded the corner on the path and came up behind him. He turned around, saw me, and that's when the yelling started. Mostly alternating sequences of "Get [the fuck] outta here!", mumble mumble, "... Whore!"
(Maybe it was the motorcycle jacket.)
... I understand that he's sometimes been physically aggressive with passersby, but in a sad way I got almost the opposite vibe: like I could walk right through where he was standing. Like there was no substance to him, no resistance, no personality, only a rogue burst of discorporated sound and fury fading into the night. Is this what it's like to see ghosts?
His nose was running. I felt sad. I passed him and walked on.
I will have to try addressing him by name next time. I hear that gives the user power over angry spirits.
I didn't see or hear him until I rounded the corner on the path and came up behind him. He turned around, saw me, and that's when the yelling started. Mostly alternating sequences of "Get [the fuck] outta here!", mumble mumble, "... Whore!"
(Maybe it was the motorcycle jacket.)
... I understand that he's sometimes been physically aggressive with passersby, but in a sad way I got almost the opposite vibe: like I could walk right through where he was standing. Like there was no substance to him, no resistance, no personality, only a rogue burst of discorporated sound and fury fading into the night. Is this what it's like to see ghosts?
His nose was running. I felt sad. I passed him and walked on.
I will have to try addressing him by name next time. I hear that gives the user power over angry spirits.
Psychiatrist for second opinion only?
May. 20th, 2009 03:11 pmmermaidcafe.livejournal.comA couple weeks ago, I had a really strange reaction to a dosage change in an antidepressant, and I'm still suffering the effects of it. My doctor doesn't know why this happened or how to fix it. I don't know if this is something that a good doctor *should* know how to deal with or if I really am in a peculiar situation and my doctor's doing the right thing.
I'd like to find a psychiatrist/psychopharmacologist that will just listen to this particular situation and give a second opinion. I don't want to change doctors unless it turns out that another doctor is better equipped to deal with this situation, so, understandably, I'd rather avoid the intake process with another physician. I don't know if this conflicts with medical ethics or not, but I figured it was worth a try. Does anybody have ideas on how I can run what's happening by another pdoc? Even if somebody here happens to be one or be friends with one, that would be a huge help and for legal purposes, I would realize it's not actually medical advice.
Thanks for any ideas.
(btw--any chance of a mental health tag getting added?)
I'd like to find a psychiatrist/psychopharmacologist that will just listen to this particular situation and give a second opinion. I don't want to change doctors unless it turns out that another doctor is better equipped to deal with this situation, so, understandably, I'd rather avoid the intake process with another physician. I don't know if this conflicts with medical ethics or not, but I figured it was worth a try. Does anybody have ideas on how I can run what's happening by another pdoc? Even if somebody here happens to be one or be friends with one, that would be a huge help and for legal purposes, I would realize it's not actually medical advice.
Thanks for any ideas.
(btw--any chance of a mental health tag getting added?)
mermaidcafe.livejournal.comHello!
I looked through old healthcare posts and saw the recs there, but I wanted to see if someone could recommend a doctor best suited for my situation. ( More details. )
I looked through old healthcare posts and saw the recs there, but I wanted to see if someone could recommend a doctor best suited for my situation. ( More details. )
lolprivacy.livejournal.comHi, folks. I am writing because am interested to find a therapist. I would like to work with a provider who is experienced with one or more of the following:
- major depressive disorder
- anxiety disorders
- post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- borderline personality disorder/symptoms
- adult survivors of child abuse (not necessarily sexual)
- LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) people
The provider's age, sex, gender identity, skin color, level of physical ability, etc are irrelevant. The provider's religion is not necessarily an issue, given that they do not believe that non-believers and/or queer people are "going to hell", or otherwise slated for a less pleasant fate than believers.
I would prefer to work with someone who is:
* unfazed by people who are "different". While I am fairly normal-looking, I have experienced homelessness, I am queer, and I have certain beliefs about the power of ritual and the nature of reality which are somewhat unique. While the provider need not be coming from the same place, I believe that I will be best served by receiving treatment from a truly open-minded, accepting provider.
* naturally warm and kind. I am quite sensitive to any level of a brusque, dismissive or judgmental attitude, I cannot tolerate it in a clinical setting. I imagine that discussing the things I need to talk about will be painful; and I believe it will be safest for me to open up to a truly gentle soul.
* extremely intelligent. After several ill-fated attempts at treatment with various providers, I have determined that this attribute is necessary in a provider, in order for me to receive the full benefit of treatment.
* MBTA-accessible, though immediate proximity to Davis Square is not necessary (see below).
I am grateful for your willingness to listen, and I hope you will respond. If you prefer not to respond in an LJ comment, please email me, at [my LJ username]@gmail.com - this may be useful if you wish to recommend a provider outside of Davis Square. Feel free to email me if you would like to receive the list of recommended providers, minus the names of the persons recommending.
I thank you, very much, and I wish you good health.
(Cross-posted to![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png)
davis_square [here] and b0st0n [here])
- major depressive disorder
- anxiety disorders
- post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- borderline personality disorder/symptoms
- adult survivors of child abuse (not necessarily sexual)
- LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) people
The provider's age, sex, gender identity, skin color, level of physical ability, etc are irrelevant. The provider's religion is not necessarily an issue, given that they do not believe that non-believers and/or queer people are "going to hell", or otherwise slated for a less pleasant fate than believers.
I would prefer to work with someone who is:
* unfazed by people who are "different". While I am fairly normal-looking, I have experienced homelessness, I am queer, and I have certain beliefs about the power of ritual and the nature of reality which are somewhat unique. While the provider need not be coming from the same place, I believe that I will be best served by receiving treatment from a truly open-minded, accepting provider.
* naturally warm and kind. I am quite sensitive to any level of a brusque, dismissive or judgmental attitude, I cannot tolerate it in a clinical setting. I imagine that discussing the things I need to talk about will be painful; and I believe it will be safest for me to open up to a truly gentle soul.
* extremely intelligent. After several ill-fated attempts at treatment with various providers, I have determined that this attribute is necessary in a provider, in order for me to receive the full benefit of treatment.
* MBTA-accessible, though immediate proximity to Davis Square is not necessary (see below).
I am grateful for your willingness to listen, and I hope you will respond. If you prefer not to respond in an LJ comment, please email me, at [my LJ username]@gmail.com - this may be useful if you wish to recommend a provider outside of Davis Square. Feel free to email me if you would like to receive the list of recommended providers, minus the names of the persons recommending.
I thank you, very much, and I wish you good health.
(Cross-posted to
davis_square [here] and b0st0n [here])New PCP recommendations?
Jan. 2nd, 2008 01:17 pmedmokeski.livejournal.comHey all,
So, my insurance changed on January 1st, and I need to find a new PCP. I didn't think I'd need to think about this so soon, but I managed to fall down my stairs on NYE (sober, I swear!) and would like to see somebody about my banged-up ankle.
I'm really hoping to find a practice that also integrates mental health providers, as I've had a lot of trouble in the past finding such providers who will accept new patients who aren't affiliated with a PCP in their office. It looks like both Harvard Vanguard and the Merino Center fit the bill here. Any strong feelings on specific docs at these two places? Any suggestions on similar integrated practices?
FWIW, the new insurance is a BCBS PPO. Many thanks for any/all info!
So, my insurance changed on January 1st, and I need to find a new PCP. I didn't think I'd need to think about this so soon, but I managed to fall down my stairs on NYE (sober, I swear!) and would like to see somebody about my banged-up ankle.
I'm really hoping to find a practice that also integrates mental health providers, as I've had a lot of trouble in the past finding such providers who will accept new patients who aren't affiliated with a PCP in their office. It looks like both Harvard Vanguard and the Merino Center fit the bill here. Any strong feelings on specific docs at these two places? Any suggestions on similar integrated practices?
FWIW, the new insurance is a BCBS PPO. Many thanks for any/all info!
turil.livejournal.comI just wanted to thank everyone who offered thoughts and such the other day when I was looking for some drug-free emergency counseling.
I mostly was looking for something like the Gesundheit Institute, or possibly something like a Buddhist retreat (with a mental health focus) or something similar. I didn't find anything like that around here (though it may still exist!), but I did find a couple of people who came to my rescue and offered me some of the safety and compassion and support that I needed. And in the end, I had much more fun and the "therapy" was probably infinitely more effective than any hospital could have provided (I'm guessing)!
And I'm feeling much, much better now. Really good, in fact. My needs weren't that difficult to meet, they were just lacking in a really catastrophic way all of a sudden, and needed immediate and emergency attention.
So yeah, thanks!
I mostly was looking for something like the Gesundheit Institute, or possibly something like a Buddhist retreat (with a mental health focus) or something similar. I didn't find anything like that around here (though it may still exist!), but I did find a couple of people who came to my rescue and offered me some of the safety and compassion and support that I needed. And in the end, I had much more fun and the "therapy" was probably infinitely more effective than any hospital could have provided (I'm guessing)!
And I'm feeling much, much better now. Really good, in fact. My needs weren't that difficult to meet, they were just lacking in a really catastrophic way all of a sudden, and needed immediate and emergency attention.
So yeah, thanks!
turil.livejournal.comI just called the Cambridge Health Alliance Mental Health emergency services and wanted to check myself in. Before I went in, I wanted to be assured that they wouldn't drug me without my consent. The woman said that she could not "arbitrarily" assure me of that, got angry with me, and actually hung up on me while I was crying. (Seriously.)
So I'm kind of in need of finding some place local that doesn't drug people without consent, and that might have some staff that don't actively try to be mean to depressed individuals looking for help...
Any suggestions?
I also don't have any health insurance or money.
(No, I'm not officially suicidal yet, but I'd rather get this taken care of before that happens, you know?)
So I'm kind of in need of finding some place local that doesn't drug people without consent, and that might have some staff that don't actively try to be mean to depressed individuals looking for help...
Any suggestions?
I also don't have any health insurance or money.
(No, I'm not officially suicidal yet, but I'd rather get this taken care of before that happens, you know?)
Medical recommendation
Jun. 21st, 2006 01:36 amtahnan.livejournal.comHey, y'all--a friend of mine is looking for a recommendation for a psychiatrist or psychotherapeutic nurse (that is: someone who can prescribe medication), who's queer- and pagan-friendly. I wasn't able to help, but I figured someone around here probably could.
Thanks!
Thanks!
numbersnletters.livejournal.comHi,
I'm a lifelong Boston resident, new to Davis, and seeking several new doctors. Please pardon this dummy account; this is a sensitive subject. My insurance is going to run out very soon... so if you know a good doctor, I would really, really appreciate it if you'd take a moment to recommend them now.
( Doctor Wish List )
I'm a lifelong Boston resident, new to Davis, and seeking several new doctors. Please pardon this dummy account; this is a sensitive subject. My insurance is going to run out very soon... so if you know a good doctor, I would really, really appreciate it if you'd take a moment to recommend them now.
( Doctor Wish List )
