Great thoughts as well and thanks for sharing. Yes I am familiar with these resources and agree that a comprehensive resource base is a good approach. Thanks again! Arnie -----Original Message----- From: real-eyes-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:real-eyes-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of ANNE Radetic-MURPHY Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 11:11 AM To: real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [real-eyes] Re: Support group Because my background is meeting people's mental health care needs I wanted to add Another source of support just to have on hand in the future or maybe never: Dealing with a significant loss such as vision is considered going through a grief process that takes much support and understanding. It continues on throughout one's life and is unique to each person's needs and circumstances. Consequently, In order to ensure someone is getting all of the help they may need there is an agency in KC accepts people with no medical insurance to assist in mental health needs. For a free intake you can call: Rediscover Mental Health Services 816-966-0900 Teresa Brown takes phone intakes to determine the need for services I.e. assessment of depression, eating disorders, or anxiety disorder. Also, if someone is ever in crisis you can call the following number for further resources:--- Crisis Hotline in KC 1-800-2799-8188 If you have medical insurance that is even better but never hesitate to call to get evaluated for some type of assistance. Message ----- From: "Abels, Arnold V." <abelsa@xxxxxxxx> To: <real-eyes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 8:31 AM Subject: [real-eyes] Support group > Hi all, > I apologize that this is not tech related specifically, but I am > wondering if you have contact information for support groups in the KC > metro for individuals who have recently lost their sight or in the > process of going blind. Seems I recall seeing some references in the > past but cannot recall the contact persons. > Thanks > Arnie Abels > To subscribe or to leave the list, or to set other subscription > options, go to www.freelists.org/list/real-eyes > > To subscribe or to leave the list, or to set other subscription options, go to www.freelists.org/list/real-eyes To subscribe or to leave the list, or to set other subscription options, go to www.freelists.org/list/real-eyes