I am not sure this is allowed so please delete if not.

I need advice, I feel that my bishop is not helpful. I work two jobs and can barely make rent. I have asked for help from the church while I search for a cheaper place to rent. My bishops response was that I just needed to work harder.

I work from 10 AM to 10 PM with only Sundays off. I don’t know what else I could do to work harder other than to work Sundays. Which I really don’t want to do as it’s the sabbath and I do need one day to do other things.

I told him I was suicidal and could I please get some help with counseling. He agreed to three visits but no more (though my counselor said I was making progress and should do more visits) my bishop said no because “I don’t want anyone in my ward consistently seeing a counselor it looks bad”

I have a firm testimony of the church and what I know is right. But I’m frustrated that my spiritual leader seems to care so little for me. Any advice?

Edit: just a couple of clarifications

I am in a singles ward and have no family including parents to help me at this time.

I knew posting this I was opening myself up to judgement but there has been some who claim I am trying to “work the system” or that I am trying to take advantage of the church’s welfare system.

This is not true. I am a full tithe payer. I have not asked for any financial/food help before.

Regardless I feel that if anyone comes to you and says I am suicidal please help you have at least some obligation to try and help especially if you’re in a position to do so.

I appreciate all the advice given and will take some of it and hopefully things will get better. Thank you!