I lost my job over a year and a half ago and have been struggling with clinical depression for over ten years now. Recently the depression has been in overload and I started seeing a counselor. I m at a point where unless I have a particular reason to get up out I won t. I can t focus on school or finding work. The counselor has indicated that I will need to decide whether I would prefer to be outpatient of my own volition or inpatient. I can t afford to go time wise and financially with either out or in. The recommendation is for me to go to Highland Park or Northbrook both are very affluent neighborhoods where I simply don t belong. Since inpatient means I don t have a choice and outpatient means I sort of have a choice I m not really sure what to do. I thought going to counseling was my more affordable option but in three weeks it s cost me $120.00. By the end of next week my last one hundred dollars will be depleted. I won t be able to pay for my medication, gas or anything else. I can t think of any alternatives at this point and I could use some outside perspective. Please help me with your advise.