Friendship Line for Seniors with Depression, Loneliness and Suicidalness

[Ruthanne]

I ran across this Friendship Line on the internet. It's for older folks or those with disabilities. It says it is for those who are seriously lonely or depressed or suicidal.

Here is the link that has the number: https://www.ioaging.org/services/al...uGuJfW-zs6wf6AWGqHhLpyYFfk9z22-FpIxoC73Tw_wcB

 

[Debby]

Thanks Ruthanne for bringing that to our attention here. There's always a chance that someone in any crowd has need of something like that Friendship Line.

 

[Buckeye]

Thanks Ruthanne - I don't suffer from depression but I have a close friend who has battled it for years. And it does seem to get more intense as we age.

 

[RubyK]

Thanks so much for the information. That would be a big help to my sister.

 

[Kitties]

Apparently reaching out for help is futile. I don't believe in this stuff.

 

[RubyK]

Apparently reaching out for help is futile. I don't believe in this stuff.

Why do you think so, Kitties? There is a lot of help out there for people.

 

[Shalimar]

I don't believe reaching out for help is futile. It has saved me more than once. Hopefully, I am able to help many of my clients also. Sometimes it is difficult to find the help that works for you.

 

[RubyK]

I agree with you Shalimar. Everyone doesn't benefit from the same help.

 

[Shalimar]

I agree with you Shalimar. Everyone doesn't benefit from the same help.

Compatibility between counselor and client is key, whether therapist or peer counselor, if one chooses the therapy route. Might have to shop around. Medication is also a trial and error roller coaster more often than not, if one needs that assistance. However, persistence, and patience can pay off big time when one is looking for help.