Here is the tollfree number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the US:

1-800-273-TALK (8255) or call 911

In the UK: HopeLine UK: 0870 170 4000 or call your emergency number equivalent to 911 (I think it's 999 there)

Also, here are some really good websites for discussion, information and help.

* http://www.suicideinfo.ca/ (in Canada) This site also has a quick-link to phone numbers of all the Crisis Centres in the country.

* http://www.yellowribbon.org/ (US, teen suicide prevention experts)

* http://www.save.org/ (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education)

* http://www.papyrus-uk.org/ (in the UK) Prevention of Youth Suicide

* http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org From their website: "The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis. If you need help, please dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255). You will be routed to the closest possible crisis center in your area.

With over 120 crisis centers across the country, our mission is to provide immediate assistance to anyone seeking mental health services. Call for yourself, or someone you care about. Your call is free and confidential.

Para obtener asistencia en español durante las 24 horas, llame al 1-888-628-9454

Why should I call the Lifeline? From immediate suicidal crisis to information about mental health, crisis centers in our network are equipped to take a wide range of calls. Some of the reasons to call 1-800-273-TALK are listed below. - Call to speak with someone who cares - Call if you feel you might be in danger of hurting yourself - Call to find referrals to mental health services in your area - Call to speak to a crisis worker about someone you're concerned about."

Edited to add UK information and to reorganize website info.

Please keep safe tonight! nature

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Naturebaby. Good to have this handy.

How are things on the shores of Lake Superior? I've been there. My brother went to UofM, Duluth. I used to work in Walker.

Yeah, you betcha.

Ha det bra

Rock

...bumping for all who are struggling right now. Please stay safe and make that call...

with care and concern, nature

I emailed customer service and asked them to put this permantely on the site. They won't get the message until Monday- but maybe others should send a message too.

Thanks Nature for getting the information. You never know what can actually make that impact to save a life

Kudos!

Thanks for posting this. I'll keep the numbers around. This raises a question, but maybe for its own post.

Thank you.

Read here before anything! moogs40 :-) We All care about each other ....

I make this plea to anyone who is suffering from depression badly,please don't think about taking your life I have been there I was suffering for twelve months during which time I took a overdose and later cut my wrists and throat but God was'nt ready for me yet and I recovered both attempts on my life in many ways I was lucky because I have a great family who stood by me and never gave up on me also I had great treatment in hospital with great people helping me and now I have got rid of my demons and enjoying life to the full, so please if you are very low do get help because there is help out there just give it your best shot and you will find great people out there to help you get back to a happy life. Good Luck

I've been battlind depression, off and on, for 25 years. (luckily, most of it off). But it never ceases to amaze me how dibilliating it can be. Last night I got 1 1/2 hours sleep, worrying about running out of money (at 61).

I'm 44 years old...I've been suffering from depression for many many years... my family thinks black people don't have depression... six figure salary, beautiful home, masters degrees.. land rover.. nothing makes me happy.. you know what people tell me... pray... well I prayed and GOD said NO.

Having looked at other web-sites I must say I have been shocked to read some of the stories regarding the drug MIRTAZAPINE in use for the treatment of depression,I have been on this drug for 15 month 45mg and I must say I have had no side effects other than a slight dizziness first thing in the morning and now my psychiatrist as suggested I stay on this drug permanent which I have agreed as it keeps me from depression and I can enjoy life.
I would like to hear what other readers say on the use of this drug

April4th God did not give this beautiful life to you to say NO now, you are wrong about that, i still say pray and it DOES work, but you have to pray more than once, you have to humbly ask God for his help. He is there, watching you, he never leaves your side, don't ever think he is not listening, i am 50 years old and i have asked God for alot of help, sometimes i feel like i get it and sometimes i feel like i don't, but in the long run of it all, on down the road i can see that the help i asked for was delivered just not in the way i expected. As far as depression, EVERYBODY gets depressed one time or another in their lives, it doesn't care if you are black, white, green or blue, go see a doctor and discuss your problems with him and see if he won't give you some meds. that will help you. Good luck and i will pray for you.