Chronic Hope Counseling

Hi everyone! It's tax time again (boooooo).
If you've ever wondered if your medical expenses are tax-deductible, then the spreadsheet below is for you! Feel free to copy and paste this sheet's content to help you maximize your tax return.

Being chronically ill is expensive; the least we can do is claim the expenses on our taxes!

2025 Medical Expenses Calculation Spreadsheet

Chronic Hope Counseling is offering a free, virtual ,intern led, counseling group for people with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome/hypermobility every Thursday. Please share with anyone who may be interested!

No sign up or RSVP needed.

https://www.chronichopecounseling.com/eds-support-group

As most of you probably know, it seems SNAP benefits will not be dispersed in November. People with disabilities are less likely to be able to access food pantries and use the food in the pantries because of their illnesses/disabilities.

My non-profit, Chronic Hope Cares, is organizing volunteers to help fill this need. We are a registered non-profit, donations can be tax-deductible, and tax receipts can be provided.

If you are able to volunteer time or donate food/money please add your name/business to the following spreadsheet:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vwUKsznBSmWYIl9tnWtyHv45i25ohl1I5UdVh0LDsNg/edit?usp=sharing

Finally, some good news!

You’re invited to our cozy FREE Fall Cookout & Celebration!🧟‍♀️

🥧This charming event is planned with love and intentionality for those living with chronic pain, illness and disability as well as their friends, family, and supporters. 🍂

At Chronic Hope, we know how to throw a party Spoonie-style! Expect comfort, laughter, community, and all the fall vibes as we celebrate the spooky season!🥄🥄

The event is completely free, we just ask that you RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1758693592879?aff=oddtdtcreator
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At Chronic Hope, we already have our $hLi$t! Anyone listening to on repeat?
Louise's favorite song: Honey
Finn's favorite song: Opalite
Scooby's favorite song: CANCELLED! (We're scared to ask him why)

Our Interns Have Immediate Opens

If you have chronic pain/illness/disability and want to talk to a therapist about how much that sucks check out our specialized practice! That's what we do.

Have iffy insurance or are on a budget? Don't stress we've got your back!

We have well supervised, brilliant interns, with personal experience with chronic illness, who will see you on a serious sliding scale or even for free!

Check out their bios. They can't wait to meet you:

www.chronichopecounseling.com/interns

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Dogs of Chronic Hope

Interns — Chronic Hope Counseling Interns Bailey SouthardInterns are highly supervised, including weekly supervision meetings with Jennifer Sutton. Rates:$0-$35 depending on household incomeBailey Southard (she/her) is a counseling intern at Chronic Hope Counseling with a heart for walking alongside people living with chronic pain.....

Chronic Hope is hosting a free community event for everyone with chronic pain/illness/disability, as well as their friends/families/caregivers, etc. Please share and invite anyone who may be interested!
www.chronichopecounseling.com/nigels-adventures

Our interns are back!
Rates: $0-$55
Check out their bios and schedule a session: www.chronichopecounseling.com/interns
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Fact Friday! What do you think about this fact? Research has found this correlation repeatedly. Should I create a video to explain this phenomenon further?

As always, we cite our sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hL91OIuvjSbYeUhzdXv3xUNsrFLBRi4Dkef-3jkKEK8/edit?usp=sharing

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How messed up does our healthcare have to be for counties to be offering EMS subscriptions like they're Netflix?

Well, might as well take advantage of it!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_T7hgswyJ-2z-xG9R62PvWrC6brrlWSOHxKwz1XDrIE/edit?usp=sharing

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