My girlfriend is in dire need of help, I need advice

My girlfriend has been having depression problems for a while, but just recently had a severe breakdown. She was hospitalized and is currently still there. I am under the impression that I will be able to see her often but I don't know for sure, and I am at such a loss of thoughts and words that I don't know what to do.

I know I am not the one with depression here, but I want help on what to do for her, so I will explain what I have tried with her before along with past events.

I have managed to calm her and get her to think positively, more times than I can count. I do know that we hold a very strong love for each other and thats one of the things that keeps her going. Whenever I do calm her and comfort her the conversation always starts with her depressed, and often ends with her saying "I love you", I of coarse return the statement.
In the past she has had events like the most recent one before, but never had one so severe.
We are unable to see each other daily due to us going to different schools right now, and we don't live very close to each other.
I know that when we are together she is beyond happy, so I am doing what I can to make a permanent weekly routine of us getting together every weekend if posable. Especially now with her in a hospital.
From what I know she will be taken to a hospital specifically for people with cases like her (because she has gone before, its almost like a prison with better intentions).
All I can do now is wait for an update from her family, and pray.

fallenangel, i'm very sorry for you and your girlfriend as any mental illness is trying at best for both the consumer and the friends and family members. my mom suffere depression for many years so i can empathize with your situation. may i suggest you go to the website nami.com this is the national alliance for mental illness. there you will find alot of information, resources and support. there may be a nami meeting in your area. it worked wonders for me in dealing with my mom as well as a daughter with bipolar/bpd. please feel free to chat and ask questions as we are here for you.

Thank you for the info, and I will come here when I feel the need to.
I have just gotten word that I will be seeing her now and that she was just released from the hospital.
I will come here if there are any more problems that she or I need to talk about.

oh great hun, i’m so glad as i could sense the worry in your post…please remember nami.org could save your lifes hun. did ours…the very best to you and your girlfriend hun.