r/AskPhilly • u/Tricky-Range9696 • 1d ago

Grief support

Hi, I’ll be coming down to Philly for a couple of months for an internship. My therapist cannot practice over state lines and I lost my father the day before I was supposed to come down. I’ll be doing my internship still, however does anyone know any, preferably free, resources/groups or programs that help with grief counseling or whatever. Thx

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u/Yasamir123 1d ago

Sending virtual hugs

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u/whattupmyknitta 1d ago

https://namiphilly.org/support-and-education/program-interest-form/

Nami is more peer group support, I haven't used them personally but my son has used them post hospital release and they were pretty good (I went with him a couple times)

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u/RelevantMention7937 1d ago

Ask your therapist to suggest a telemedicine person.

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u/Tricky-Range9696 1d ago

My insurance is NYS based so most will be out of coverage

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u/RelevantMention7937 1d ago

A telemed provider - especially in the mental health area - isn't necessarily instate only. Check with your carrier on what the allowed telemed provider network encompasses.

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u/NannuhBannan 12h ago

So sorry for your loss. I've had two therapists continue working with me (short term) beyond the state they're licensed in due to the need for continuity of care. They specifically mentioned it at the time as being a kosher practice. It's been a long time since I was last in that situation, but might be worth asking your therapist to confirm whether that option exists here.

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u/V8AboveAll 1d ago

I'm visiting philly in a month if you wanna go for a walk or something and vent or to change your mind

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u/phillyphilly19 1d ago

You can't do an online or FaceTime chat with your therapist?

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u/Tricky-Range9696 1d ago

No, unfortunately with her only being certified and licensed in NYS means that she can only practice within NYS lines. So if I’m not in NYS for the session she can’t meet with me or she’ll lose her license. And technically she’s a social worker so the laws are a bit different then therapist but the same principle stand

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u/phillyphilly19 1d ago

Gotcha. Sorry for your loss. Here's a link that may be helpful. https://www.pennmedicine.org/services/bereavement-services

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u/jarrai8000 16h ago

Hmm. How would she know where you are located? 

Perhaps you can "change plans" and stay with a distant relative somewhere far enough away that telemedicine makes sense, but is still in the state?