Selling plasma and other ways to get money

[adventuregurl]

Originally Posted by qqtpie

Actually, he is trying very hard to not drink. He is in a program but about to be kicked out because he can't afford it. He desperately wants to stay sober.

There must be some kind of government program to help him, why not try calling one of the distress lines and see if they have any advice as they are usually well versed on what's available.

I do not mean to sound like I have no empathy for his situation, I'm just just being relaistic. 'Trying not to drink' and drinking are pretty much the same thing in my books, either you are drinking or you're not. Some serious alchoholcs cannot quit cold turkey on their own, they need medical supervision as there can be dangers involved fot the heavily addicted.

Good luck to him.

[KarmaPhx]

Why would people assume he is a drunk just because he is homeless? That's pretty ignorant.

If you are looking to get money, you can donate plasma.

SeraCare Inc.
4020 North 19th, Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85015
602-266-1616

Seracare Plasma Centers
3529 West McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85009
(602) 272-3224

What is donated: Plasma

Hours open: They are open:
Monday Wednesday Friday 10-6
Tuesday Thursday Saturday 8-4

Pay per donation:
For the first donation you get paid $20, the second donation a week you get paid $25. Every week it goes like that, $20 and then $25.

Frequency of donation:
Because your blood is returned to you during a plasma donation, you can donate up to two times in one week with at least 48 hours in between donations.

Test prior to donating:
In order to donate you must have valid drivers license, social security card, and proof of residency in the last 30 days. They also test for Hepatitis, HIV, and do a drug screen. The do a basic vitals- temperature, blood pressure and pulse, and check your protein and iron levels. At the first visit they also do a brief physical.

Length of time for donation:
The first visit take 3-5 hours, after that visit it only takes about 1 ½ hours to donate plasma.

Upfront cost for donor:
none

History of center:
Sera care has been open more than 10 years at this location.
Advantages:
They are situated on a bus line, for easy donation access.
Disadvantages: They only have a very small parking lot.
Uniqueness:
They are the highest ranked plasma donation center in Phoenix, noted for their caring staff, their quick donation process, and concern for clients.

[LocoAZnative]

[quote=NAU_Josh;6749681]Why would people assume he is a drunk just because he is homeless? That's pretty ignorant.

If you are looking to get money, you can donate plasma.

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probably because of this post
http://www.city-data.com/forum/phoen...treatment.html

[KarmaPhx]

Originally Posted by AZnative4Life

probably because of this post
http://www.city-data.com/forum/phoen...treatment.html

Makes sense.

[adventuregurl]

probably because of this post
http://www.city-data.com/forum/phoen...treatment.html

precisely

[markas214]

Originally Posted by NAU_Josh

Why would people assume he is a drunk just because he is homeless? That's pretty ignorant.

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Actually he is a homeless alcoholic. Read below. The type of person who needs to donate plasma is usually a substance abuser or some other type of distressed individual. It was a pretty intuitive assumption.

Originally Posted by qqtpie

My friend is desperately trying to quit drinking. He is currently homeless and needs an inpatient program.

The problem is that he is on unemployment and technically earns 100$ too much to qualify for AHCCCS. In reality, there is taxes and child support taken out of that money. He gets $376

He is willing to work hard and try hard. Does anybody know of a program that might be able to help him?

Thanks