Some pharmaceutical companies offer prescription assistance programs to individuals and families with financial needs. These programs typically require a doctor’s consent and proof of your financial status. They may also require that you have either no health insurance or no prescription drug benefit through your health insurance.

In addition, there are county, state, and national prescription programs for which you may qualify and special drug discount cards offered by some pharmaceutical companies.

The following resources can help you find out more information about patient prescription drug assistance:

HelpingPatients.org is an interactive site designed to help you find patient prescription drug assistance programs for which you may qualify. You can use the Eligibility Wizard, search for prescription drug assistance programs and drug discount card programs by company name, and link to other prescription assistance program information sites.

Your local and/or state Mental Health Association is a resource for information about state and local prescription assistance programs.

Medicare's web site can help you find public and private programs that offer discounted or free medication, as well as Medicare health plans that include prescription coverage.