How do you help a friend that is cutting and overdosing? My friend April told me she cuts and overdoses on medications. Her parents don't know and she said she stopped, but she's done that before and started again. I can't trust her. Anyone have any tips? I tried it all. I don't want to leave her because she helped me with the hardest time of my life.

She told me her parents hit her and I have witnessed this and I don't know what to do too help her. I am stuck. I feel bad telling people. She told me not to say anything or she would hate me. I'm sorry that this is the dumbest board, but I need some help. Thanks.

yea thats what my freind felt too...
but she knew i need the help fast...
yea your freind might say oh im goint o hate you..
but take it from me i was in that position she needs you to help her she is basically cryin for help do whatever yo can

CutWithManyScars, your board is not dumb at all! Your friend is fortunate to have someone like you looking out for her. It's important for her to know that she is not alone. If she ever needs immediate help, please call 911.

She seems to be struggling with some very difficult issues. Being there for her and helping her seek assistance are the best things you can do. Here are some resources I hope you'll find useful:

Suicide
Crisis line: 1-800-SUICIDE (Call 911 if an emergency.)
Information: YN Yellow Pages

Cutting
Crisis line: 1-800-DONT-CUT
Information: Learning to Cope with Self-Injury

Overdosing
Crisis situation: Call 911 for any health or mental emergency.
Information: YN Yellow Pages (drug/alcohol abuse)

Child abuse
Crisis line: 1-800-4-A-CHILD
Information: YN Yellow Pages

You might also want to check out these sites:

• TeenCentral
  
• Teen Line -- or call 1-310-855-HOPE (they accept collect calls)

what im about to say, i dont even know if id be able to do it, but w/e
I suggest dss if your friends a minor. it sounds awful, but she really needs to get away from her parents if theyre abusing her. it might be causing her to do those other things.

If I tell the school counselor, she'll be kicked out of school in 2 seconds (we go to an Art Academy). Thanks for your advice. I appreciate it.

Hey you need to tell a trusted adult or counselor because this stuff wont stop unless she gets professional help. (no offense or anything)
I know it sounds like betrayal but if you really care for your friend you need to take immediate actions. Hope i helped!