Getting Help

When to see a doctor, how to find care you can afford, and where to turn in a crisis.

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Getting HelpCan't Afford Your Medicine? Real Ways to Pay Less for PrescriptionsMore than 1 in 4 American adults skipped filling a prescription in the past year because of cost. Before you cut pills in half or go without, here are the questions to ask, the programs that help, and what changed for people on Medicare.Central Health Editors · 6 min
Getting HelpWorried, Stuck or Hurting? How to Find Counseling You Can Actually AffordNearly 1 in 5 American adults had an anxiety disorder in the past year, but cost and confusion keep many from ever talking to anyone. Here is where to start, what to ask, what a first visit is like, and how faith and counseling can work together.Central Health Editors · 6 min
Getting HelpStronger Legs, Steadier Steps: Strength and Balance After 50One in four older adults falls each year, and many never tell anyone. Here is a simple test you can do with a kitchen chair, easy moves to build strength and balance, and free programs that teach you how to stay on your feet.Central Health Editors · 8 min
Getting HelpEating Well When Money Is Tight: A Practical Guide, and Where to Find Food HelpMost health advice assumes you can afford salmon and fresh berries. This guide starts where real families are: a simple plan, cheap foods that still nourish, and the programs and pantries that can help, with no shame in asking.Central Health Editors · 5 min