Getting someone to help themelves..

[Van D]

Well, following on from the friends in a bad way thread, I've noticed a few people around here that have had friends (or themselves) down the wrong path, but got back on track.

So yeah, i've got a friend who's being kicked out of home, and now living with some, err, not so bright people (who dont treat her right either). The thing is, she doesn't want to be there, but she doesn't really want to help herself either as all her life she's been told she's worthless, so she thinks she deserves what she has got.

Now, my problem is, i've been helping her a lot with things, but it's getting to the point where I feel I can't get her any further myself, and that if I get up and leave now, there might be a nasty end (suicidal yes).

So, has anyone else been in a similar situation? I can take her out and we'll have fun, and she knows she can/wants to make things better, but she also doesn't at the same time.. She's seen councelor's in the past but thinks they just make her feel like crap, and was a part of a youth group a couple years ago but didn't really like it either..

I feel like i've hit a dead end.. Any advice from people been through similar? Or perhaps if anyone knows any numbers to try, or even places to get numbers? (I was gonna head down to the cop shop to see what I could find)..

Anyway, any help would be good, cos yah, i'm starting to lose it a little, lol.

Cheers.