Contact Update

I sincerely apologise but due to the huge volume of email I have been receiving I am no longer able to answer email requests for personal depression  help.

Step 3 of my '7 Steps to a Depression Free Life Coaching Program' is "Practice Extreme Self Care". I believe in "practicing what you preach" so I have decided to direct you to other resources which I feel will be able to serve you in a more timely manner and, at the same time, will reduce the stress for me. For immediate access to an online professional counselor click the "Get help now!" button below. For free helplines look for the "800" numbers below.

I've compiled a list of websites for you that are more geared up to answering you personally - by phone, by email or through a forum.

I hope you find them useful and that they offer the support you need.

Click on the heading in the list below to go directly to the section you are interested in:

Telephone Helplines

Saneline

http://www.sane.org.uk/
One of the UK's leading charities concerned with improving the lives of everyone affected by mental illness.
They have a national telephone helpline offering support and information to callers throughout the UK between the hours of 12noon to 2am. Call: 0845 767 8000

National Depressive and Manic Depressive Association Help line

800-826-3632

Safe Alternative Information Line (Self-Injury)

800-366-8288
http://www.hopeline.com/

In the US, if you or someone you know are having thoughts about suicide call
1.800.SUICIDE = 1.800.783.2433

Boys Town National Hotline

800-448-3000
For children and parents in any type of personal crisis. Trained counselors will provide help in abusive relationships, parent-child conflicts, pregnancy, runaway youth, suicide, physical and sexual abuse. Operates 24 hours.

National Youth Crisis Hotline

800-442-HOPE (442-4673)
Provides service for children and youth who are abused, suicidal, chemically dependent, depressed over family or school problems, runaway or abandoned
Operates 24 hours.

Suicide prevention hotline

1-800-827-7571
Youth Suicide Awareness Trust

Suicide help line in Auckland, New Zealand

CLEAR Toll Free 0508 CHOOSE LIFE

All Round Help

Depression Alliance - http://www.depressionalliance.org.uk

Tel: 020 7633 0557 Information, support and understanding for people who suffer with depression and for relatives who want to help.

NHS Direct

www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
24-hour nurse-led helpline providing confidential healthcare advice and information. Call: 0845 4647

http://www.depression.com.au/
An Australian depression information resource with links to depression support services, related sites, psychologists and much more.

Suicide Help

BBC Online Suicide - http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/mental/emotional_suicide.shtml
Part of the BBC's mental health website, offering advice if you are thinking about suicide, or if someone you know has discussed suicide with you.

http://www.befrienders.org/ (site maintained by the Samaritans)
Befrienders centers work to prevent suicide worldwide with 31,000 volunteers in over 40 countries.

Befrienders listen to people who are lonely, despairing or considering suicide. They don't judge them, don't tell them what to do. They listen. That may not sound much - but it can make the difference between life and death.

http://www.youthsuicide.ca/
Resources and info for youth and friends of youth and for adults, parents and friends of suicidal youth.

- See also Helplines above.

Help for Teens

http://www.teen-moods.net/
A community for those looking for helpful friends which assists teenagers in getting professional help for anxiety and depression-related problems.

http://www.teenhelp.org/
Peer-to-peer support network for teens, including forums, live chat, and articles on diverse topics including friendship, school, sexuality, suicide, job-hunting, and smoking.

http://www.reachout.com.au/home.asp
Internet site to help young people get through tough times. Contains inspiring stories, interactive gallery, and advice on teen issues.

http://www.teentalk.com/
Teens helping teens and parents with dating, depression, life, school, friends, and family.

- See also Helplines above.

Self-Injury

http://www.palace.net/~llama/psych/injury.html
Self injury website with extensive resources and information for both people who self injure and their families and friends.

National Self Harm Network - http://www.nshn.co.uk/resources.html
The NSHN is a survivor-led organisation committed to campaigning for the rights and understanding of people who self-injure.

Self Harm Alliance - http://www.selfharmalliance.org
The Self Harm Alliance is a national survivor led voluntary group which supports people affected by self-harm. The SHA has a large membership of people from all areas of the UK and from many different age groups.

- See also Helplines above.

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