How can I help my Dad in Scotland from here in Australia

[daughteroverseas]

My Dad is severely depressed and suicidal. I speak to him most days on the phone but it is difficult to help him from the other side of the world. He lives with my Mum who mentally abuses him every day. They are elderly and seperation is not an option so endure each day and she is aware it. My mother's son to a previous relationship is also in the back ground scene causing more anxiety and mental stress. He talks fequently about ending his life and also how he can't handle anything. He has very little social interaction and gets up very late. I wondered if you could advise if there are any private support groups or organisation that may able to help him? I have my own family and commitments in australia and their relationship has affected my mental health in the past. Your advice is apprecaited.

[Gambit87]

Hi,

Welcome to the forums

I am very sorry to hear about your situation! it must be terrible to be on the other side of the world and unable to help!

Not very helpful I know, but is there anyone in scotland that can help you? (friend/relative etc?) or maybe some kind of support service or even the police? surely they can do some kind of welfare check or something?

I really hope your situation gets better for you and your dad!