Hopeless situation regarding benefits-TN and NM

I had been my own payee for my SSI for 10 years in TN Never had any issues. I went through a rough patch in June with psychosis and thought it might be a good idea to sign my check over to a mental health agency as a payee. Big mistake... I became homeless shortly after and they didn't pay me a dime because I did not have a lease. They accumulated over $2000 of my money.

A friend of mine offered me housing, so I moved to NM. When I went to social security here they said that I would need a doctor's note in order to become my own payee. The problem is that my Medicaid didn't carry over, and when I tried to apply for Medicaid, they said that I cannot until my SSI restarts. The social services office made me an appointment with a doctor who will see me on a sliding scale, but I can't be certain they will write the letter as they will have only seen me once. I only have $100 to my name. My friend will not become my payee because she's worried it will damage our relationship. I have no one else who I trust.

I have gotten my landlords from 2013-2024 to write letters for me stating that I always paid my rent on time, and one letter from someone I know personally who states that I appear to manage my money well. I'm not sure if this will make a difference with the doctor. My mental health has gotten worse due to this. I'm extremely anxious and depressed because I don't see a way to get my benefits reinstated.

TLDR;Can't get my SSI restarted because I need a letter stating I can be my own payee, can't get Medicaid to see a doctor until I get my SSI restarted.