LINKS

Depression and manic depressive disorder association infomation number:
1-800-232-2663

online suicide information center:
http://www.suicidology.org/

National Mental Health Assn Info Center:
1-800-969-6642

National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association http://www.ndmda.org/
(800) 826-3632

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
1-800-950-NAMI [6264]

Local chapters of NAMI are here Your local office may be able to help you get free or reduced cost medications.

I would also suggest seeing if there is a BRIDGES class in your area. If there is, it may be helpful for you to go.
http://www.nami.org/

***********************************
Hotline numbers for Austrailia and NZ:

Australia Lifeline.
131114

Australia Mental Health Emergency Crisis
131465

New Zealand;
Auckland suicide line
09 6388 7364

******************************
FOR ENGLAND/UK:
The following info is from:
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/cpd/cpsu/domestic.htm

********************
Women's Aid National Domestic Violence Helpline
0345 023 468

This service can give you support, help and information. They will discuss the practical and legal options available, and if you wish refer you to a local Women's Aid refuge and advice service, or other sources of help. All calls are taken in strictest confidence.

The helpline is open from 10am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and from 10am to 3pm on Fridays. Outside these hours you can contact your local Women's Aid service through the local phone book, or access the Women's Aid website (www.womensaid.org.uk).
In Wales you can also call Welsh Women's Aid on
029 20 390874.

Local Women's Aid refuge services
There are nearly 300 local refuge projects in England and Wales.
Many local Women's Aid groups also run advice centers, drop-in centers or outreach services to more isolated areas, as well as local helplines. You can call in to see someone, or telephone for advice and support, without having to stay in a refuge.

Refuge 24-Hour National Crisis Line
0990 995 443
This service provides information, support and practical help, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to women experiencing domestic violence. It can refer women and their children to refuges throughout the UK.

Men's Advice Line and Enquiries
020 8 644 9914
Information, support and advice to men experiencing domestic violence. Open from 9am to 10pm, Monday and Wednesday. Local projects for men are available in some areas.

Victim Support
0845 30 30 900
Victim Support offers information and support to victims of crime, whether or not they have reported the crime to the police. All help given is free and confidential. You can contact Victim Support direct, or ask the police to put you in touch with your local group.

The national helpline is open from 9am to 9pm Monday to Friday and from 9am to 7pm on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.

Shelterline 0808 800 4444

Emergency access to refuge services. The Police
Many kinds of domestic abuse are criminal offences, and the police take all domestic violence very seriously.

Most forces have specially trained, experienced officers who will listen and speak to you separately from your partner. Women can ask to be seen by a woman officer.

The police can, if you wish, arrange medical aid, transport and a safe place for you to go. Their first priorities are your safety and well-being and, if applicable the safety and well-being of your children. To contact the police in an emergency, dial 999. At other times, you can contact your local police station. You can find the number in your telephone directory.

National Health Service
Many people do not realise how direct an impact their partner's behaviour can have on their health and that of their children. They may experience depression and anxiety which are often just as damaging as physical injuries - or more so. This can happen during the relationship, or after it has finished. Talk to your GP or health visitor and tell them the real cause of your worries and injuries. If you have to go to casualty, try to be open about the reasons. This is vital if you are to get the proper medical help and support you need. Remember: you can always talk to NHS staff in confidence.

The Samaritans 0345 90 90 90

24-hour confidential emotional support for anyone in crisis. The number given above links up all their branches; or you can use the number of your local branch, which you will find in your phone book.

National Child Protection Helpline (NSPCC) 0800 800 500

minicom: 0800 056 0566
This free, confidential service for anyone concerned about children at risk offers counseling, information and advice.

Careline 020 8 514 1177
A national confidential counseling line for children, young people and adults on any issue including family, marital and relationship problems, child abuse, rape and sexual assault, depression and anxiety.