Can You Talk to the Suicide Hotline About Depression?
Question by DJ_boobear: Can you talk to the Suicide Hotline about depression?
Not nessicarily wanting to kill yourself but about being depressed and having problems
Best answer:
Answer by Connor
Yes, the suicide hotline is run by people who are happy to help you with depression, since it often leads to suicidal thoughts.
Answer by Stefani H.
Most of them allow that and welcome it but I have included a link below for depression hotline numbers to call 🙂 I hope it helps. Talking to someone almost always helps, it worked for me and many others.
Someone you can trust and can open up to.
http://www.healthcommunities.com/depression/depression-helplines_bht.shtml
•U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255If you are having thoughts of suicide, call this number immediately.
•Kristin Brooks Hope Center Hopeline: 1-800-784-2433 This hotline can help you cope with a range of depressive feelings.
•Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 (press 1) Responders understand the unique experiences of veterans.
•United Way Helpline: 1-800-233-4357 They can aid you in locating a therapist, healthcare or basic necessities such as housing and food by directing you to local services.
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