Getting help for your depression.

"Who should I talk to?"

You could talk with a therapist, a social worker, or a counsellor. You could also talk with a member of the clergy, a psychologist, or a psychiatrist. You could also join a self-help group.

If you want to find a good therapist, the best way is to ask around.

• Ask someone who has been depressed. Ask them who they talked to.
  
  
• Ask your doctor or your public health nurse to recommend someone.
  
  
• Ask the local Canadian Mental Health Association.
  
  
• Ask a Women's Referral Centre.
  
  
• Ask a Family Counselling Service. Family Counselling Services have counsellors who will see you by yourself or with members of your family. Their fees are very low or free for people with low incomes.

Finding the right therapist for you is a very personal thing. The therapist who is best for you may not be best for someone else.