Helping a friend who's depressed

Well that's the thing, she's too scared to go see a dr, plus she hasn't had the money or insurance to see one. She isn't on any antidepressants either. But like I said in my comment to the previous comment, we have encouraged her to seek help in some way. My sister is on my forum and she has asked her questions which she found in her psychology book. And we've found several links about depression and have had her read them. Also we've found phone numbers to hotlines.

Thanks for the advice. This friend is really scared to talk to anyone on a phone or seek counseling, I believe she feels they will patronize her or be little her. She feels more comfortable talking to people on a forum like she has been on my forum in a private section where not everyone can have access to. She has stated that she's not close to any of her family and she hasn't mentioned anything about having a friend near by that she can go to talk to. She had 1 online friend who she talked to a lot which she said today she had a falling out with over the weekend. One of my members on my forum has offered to be there for her even if it's just to listen to her. Whether it be on the phone or over a messenger service. This member has been through some of the same situations. She is making the 1st step I believe to be writing down how she feels with us on my forum. Today I sent her an ecard letting her know that we are all here for her and we care for her. She is on no meds as of right now for this. But we are encouraging her to seek some help, whether it be by calling a hotline or a friend or something. Plus we're encouraging her in several other ways. I'm praying that she will improve.