Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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mycroftt 06/01/2012

Seems that the 211 helpline felt desparate enough to call me for an interview ..this is for a volunteer position,,which is ok by me ,,,as I am bored shitless..I am not going to go through MY story..which is available on my jounal in the long form UNFORTUNATELY,,,Still it is kinda funny,,,I told them that I am good to go with this ,,,that I am retired and can do a couple of days a week,,,besides I do not think that I am on Romney's short list for VP,,and the position with the ECB in Brussels looks kind of iffy at this point ..

deleted_user 06/01/2012

Sounds like really good news, except um, I have no idea what the 211 helpline is. Can you tell me? And congrats to you.

mycroftt 06/01/2012

It is a community help referral phone line ,,,not quite a suicideline ,,,but for persons in the general community seeking services,,,whatever they might be ,,,

Summerwind81 06/01/2012

Hey that's awesome! Wish I could volunteer right now. Sounds like a great service, dont' think we have it here but that's a good idea :)

mycroftt 06/01/2012

most places have some form of this depends on where you are ,,some are much more comprehensive than others,,I used to be in Social Services before the downturn and privatized services saved us all,,,

noodlebg 06/01/2012

I didn't read your journal but do wonder if you were JK about the 211 helpline being desperate enough to call you?

I wish you well....I think people that volunteer of themselves are a huge asset to this messed up society...at least they're not in it for the almighty $$$$$

doghunter59 06/02/2012

so... 211... is that like half the information...?

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