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DBT continued treatment for former EPHS Colombian intern

Hi, my name is Jose Manuel Gil Ardila, and I’m a 23-year-old living in Medellín, Colombia. I'm reaching out to ask for your support in accessing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) — a type of therapy that could truly help me build a more stable, balanced, and hopeful life.

I've been struggling with emotional regulation, mental health challenges, suicidal thoughts, and patterns that have affected my relationships, work, and overall well-being. I've been to the emergency room due to self-harm behavior, causing distress not only to me, but to others close to me. After doing a lot of research and speaking to professionals, I’ve learned that DBT is one of the most effective forms of therapy for what I’m experiencing. Thanks to the previous donations I received, I was able to undergo DBT therapy for a while in its cheapest presentation. This means it wasn't the full program, but rather isolated therapy sessions. Nevertheless, considering the high cost of it, I had to stop it. This made my progress to plateau. Currently, I need the full DBT treatment, which includes individual therapy, group skills training, phone coaching, and consultation with the therapist team. In addition, I also require pharmacological treatment, which may or may not be covered by my health insurance policy (I’m already taking some medications).

Unfortunately, DBT therapy is expensive and not covered by my health insurance here. Private sessions cost more than I can afford right now, and without help, I won’t be able to begin this healing journey.

I’m asking for donations — big or small — to help me cover the cost of a DBT program (individual sessions, skills groups, and possibly psychiatric support). My goal is to raise USD 3000 to cover the first few months of treatment and begin building a healthier, more stable future.

If you can’t donate, sharing this page with others would mean the world to me. Thank you for reading, and thank you for believing in me.

With gratitude,

Jose
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