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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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If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.
If ever you are feeling despondent, suicidal, or simply in need of speaking with someone about your problems, please be aware that there are numerous hotlines with trained operators available to help you. These hotlines are free to use and completely anonymous. Please note that these resources are not associated with DailyStrength. This list last updated 10/07/07.
Remember that these organizations exist to help you.
Suicide Prevention / Depression
USA: Hopeline (Suicide): 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
USA: Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-Talk (1-800-8255)
USA: Teen Hotline Covenant House NineLine: 1-800-999-9999
USA: SOS Teen Hotline: 1-800-949-0057
USA: Grief Recovery Helpline : 1-800-445-4808
USA: Directory of local helplines / centers
UK: Samaritans (Nat'l and local): 08457 90 90 90 or jo@samaritans.org
Global directory of suicide hotlines
Rape, Abuse & Domestic Violence
USA: Nat'l. Center For Missing & Exploited Children: 1-800-THE-LOST
USA: Childhelp (Child Abuse): 1-800-4ACHILD
USA: Nat'l. Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
USA: Safe Horizons Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-621-HOPE
USA: RAINN Nat'l. Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE
USA: Nat'l. Center on Elder Abuse: 1-800-677-1116
USA: National Runaway Switchboard: 800-621-4000
UK: Women's Aid Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Global directory of abuse hotlines / resources
Substance Abuse / Alcoholism
USA: National Drug Information Treatment and Referral Hotline: 800-662-HELP (4357)
USA: Alcohol Abuse and Crisis Intervention: 800-234-0246
USA: National Cocaine Hotline: 800-COCAINE (262-2463)
UK: Drinkline: Nat'l. Alcoholism Helpline: 0800 917 8282
NZ: Alcohol / Drug Helpline: 0800 787 797
Gay / Lesbian Issues
USA: GLBT National Help Center (Gay & Lesbian): 1-888-THE-GLNH
UK: Lodon Lesbian and Gay Switchboard: 020 7837 7324
Medical Emergencies
USA: Nat'l. Poison Help : 1-800-222-1222
Women's Health / Pregnancy / Sexual Health
USA: Planned Parenthood: 1-800-230-PLAN
USA: Nat'l. STD Hotline : 1-800-227-8922
USA: National AIDS Hotline: 800-342-AIDS (2437)
If you are aware of other helplines or organizations that might benefit our members, please let us know.
Please understand that while DailyStrength cares deeply about our users and their wellbeing, we also believe in anonymity as a key part of what enables people to share on our site. For that reason, we do not collect phone numbers or home addresses of our users and lack the resources, information and tools to investigate or call local authorities in the event of an emergency. Forwarding the above hotline information is the best resource both we and you can provide to someone in need.
If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately.
If ever you are feeling despondent, suicidal, or simply in need of speaking with someone about your problems, please be aware that there are numerous hotlines with trained operators available to help you. These hotlines are free to use and completely anonymous. Please note that these resources are not associated with DailyStrength. This list last updated 10/07/07.
Remember that these organizations exist to help you.
Suicide Prevention / Depression
USA: Hopeline (Suicide): 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
USA: Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-Talk (1-800-8255)
USA: Teen Hotline Covenant House NineLine: 1-800-999-9999
USA: SOS Teen Hotline: 1-800-949-0057
USA: Grief Recovery Helpline : 1-800-445-4808
USA: Directory of local helplines / centers
UK: Samaritans (Nat'l and local): 08457 90 90 90 or jo@samaritans.org
Global directory of suicide hotlines
Rape, Abuse & Domestic Violence
USA: Nat'l. Center For Missing & Exploited Children: 1-800-THE-LOST
USA: Childhelp (Child Abuse): 1-800-4ACHILD
USA: Nat'l. Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
USA: Safe Horizons Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-621-HOPE
USA: RAINN Nat'l. Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE
USA: Nat'l. Center on Elder Abuse: 1-800-677-1116
USA: National Runaway Switchboard: 800-621-4000
UK: Women's Aid Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Global directory of abuse hotlines / resources
Substance Abuse / Alcoholism
USA: National Drug Information Treatment and Referral Hotline: 800-662-HELP (4357)
USA: Alcohol Abuse and Crisis Intervention: 800-234-0246
USA: National Cocaine Hotline: 800-COCAINE (262-2463)
UK: Drinkline: Nat'l. Alcoholism Helpline: 0800 917 8282
NZ: Alcohol / Drug Helpline: 0800 787 797
Gay / Lesbian Issues
USA: GLBT National Help Center (Gay & Lesbian): 1-888-THE-GLNH
UK: Lodon Lesbian and Gay Switchboard: 020 7837 7324
Medical Emergencies
USA: Nat'l. Poison Help : 1-800-222-1222
Women's Health / Pregnancy / Sexual Health
USA: Planned Parenthood: 1-800-230-PLAN
USA: Nat'l. STD Hotline : 1-800-227-8922
USA: National AIDS Hotline: 800-342-AIDS (2437)
If you are aware of other helplines or organizations that might benefit our members, please let us know.
Please understand that while DailyStrength cares deeply about our users and their wellbeing, we also believe in anonymity as a key part of what enables people to share on our site. For that reason, we do not collect phone numbers or home addresses of our users and lack the resources, information and tools to investigate or call local authorities in the event of an emergency. Forwarding the above hotline information is the best resource both we and you can provide to someone in need.
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I have been here before, a long long time ago and now I am back.Forgive me for not just saying what I want to say,even under a triple dose of antidepressants it is still raw and seeping and I am hesitant at revealing it as at least under the bandages around my heart I don,t have to look at how raw and wounded.My child was cleaved from my heart by his own actions. my child of ten,turning eleven...
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
