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Support Resources

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AUSTRALIA

Beyond Blue
Suicide and crisis support by phone or chat.
1300 22 4636 (or) Chat on wesbite

Lifeline Australia
Suicide and crisis support by phone or chat.
https://www.lifeline.org.au/
13 11 14 (or) Chat on website

Kids Helpline Australia
Crisis support by phone for kids in Australia.
http://www.kidshelp.com.au/
1800 55 1800

eHeadspace Australia
Crisis support and resources for 18-25 year olds, by phone or chat.
http://www.eheadspace.org.au/
1800 650 890 (or) Chat on website (9am-1am Melbourne time, 7 days a week)

AUSTRIA

Rat auf Draht
Phone and chat support services, plus resources and information.
http://rataufdraht.orf.at/
147 (or) Chat on website (M, W, F 18:00-20:00)

BELGIUM

Centrum Ter Preventie Van Zelfdoding
Suicide crisis support via call, chat, or mail, plus self-help resources.
http://www.zelfmoord1813.be/
1813 (or) Chat on website (6:30-10pm daily)

BRAZIL

CVV (Como Vai Você)
Emotional support and suicide intervention via phone, chat, and email.
https://www.cvv.org.br/
188 (or) Chat on website

CANADA

Crisis Text Line
Crisis support for anyone, by text.
Text HOME to 686868

Kids Help Phone Line
Crisis support by phone, for youth under 20.
1-800-668-6868

Crisis Services Canada
Suicide hotline and crisis support.
https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/
Call 1 833 456 4566 (or) Text START to 45645 (4pm-midnight EST, daily)

CZECH REPUBLIC

Linka bezpečí
Free emotional and crisis support for individuals under 26 years old.
http://www.linkabezpeci.cz/
116 111 (or) Chat on website

Linka důvěry Ostrava
Free mental health, crisis, and suicide help for individuals over 18 years old.
http://www.mnof.cz/linka_duvery
420 596 618 908 (or) Email: linka.duvery@mnof.cz (or) Chat on website (Fridays and Sundays)

DENMARK

Livslinien
Suicide and crisis support services.
http://www.livslinien.dk/
70 201 201 (or) Chat on website (M, Th 17:00-21:00, Sat 13:00-17:00)

FRANCE

S.O.S Amitié
Emotional support for anyone who needs it, 24/7.
http://www.sos-amitie.org/
French: 09 72 39 40 50 (or) English: 01 46 21 46 46 (or) Chat on website

GREECE

Klimaka NGO
Connection to suicide and emotional support services in Athens and surrounding areas.
http://www.suicide-help.gr/
1018 (or) 210 3417162-3

GERMANY

Telefonseelsorge
Emotional support via phone, chat, or mail.
http://www.telefonseelsorge.de/
0800 111 0 111 (or) 0800 111 0 222 (or) 116 123 (or) Chat on website

Nummer gegen Kummer
Support for any worry or struggle, via phone or chat.
https://www.nummergegenkummer.de/
Adults: 0800 111 0 550 (or) Children: 0800 111 0 333 (or) Chat on website

HONG KONG

Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong
Warmline and crisis services.
http://www.sbhk.org.hk/
2389 2222 (or) English: 2389 2223 (M-F, 18:30-22:00)

INDIA

AASRA
Support for those experiencing despair or suicidal thoughts.
http://www.aasra.info/
91-9820466726 (or) Email: aasrahelpline@yahoo.com (or) Find a local hotline

SNEHA India
Support for those feeling depressed, isolated, or suicidal.
https://snehaindia.org/new/
91 44 2464 0050 (or) Email: help@snehaindia.org

Find a full list of national and regional resources for India here.

IRELAND

Safe Ireland
Support and safety for women and children.
safeireland.ie
Find your local helpline here: https://www.safeireland.ie/get-help/where-to-find-help/

ISRAEL

ERAN
Mental/emotional first aid via phone, SMS, or chat.
http://www.eran.org.il/
Within Israel: 1201 (or) Outside Israel: 972-76-8844400 (or) Chat on the website

ITALY

Telefono Amico
Anonymous support for anyone suffering or struggling.
http://www.telefonoamico.it/
199 284 284 (or) Via wifi calling (10:00-24:00 daily)

Telefono Azzurro
24/7 support for children and adults, advocating for children’s safety.
http://www.azzurro.it/
19696 (or) Chat on the website

JAPAN

TELL Tokyo Lifeline
Free, confidential emotional support.
http://www.telljp.com/
03-5774-0992 (9 am-11 pm daily) (or) Chat on the website

LITHUANIA

Child Line
Emotional and crisis support for children.
http://www.vaikulinija.lt/
116 111 (11 am-11 pm daily) (or) Chat on the website

Women’s Helpline
Emotional and crisis support for women.
http://www.moteriai.lt/
8 800 66366 (or) Email: pagalba@moteriai.lt

Linija Doverija
Russian-speaking support services.
8 800 77277

NETHERLANDS

Foundation 113 Online
Crisis and suicide support via phone or chat.
https://www.113.nl/ik-denk-aan-zelfmoord/hulplijn
0900 0113 (or) Chat on the website

NEW ZEALAND

National Depression Initiative
Support services for anxiety and depression.
http://www.depression.org.nz/
0800 111 757 (or) SMS: 4202

Youthline Australia
Free crisis and counselling services for youth in NZ.
http://www.youthline.co.nz/
0800 376 633 (or) SMS: 234 (or) Email: talk@youthline.co.nz (or) Chat on website

NORWAY

Kirkens SOS
Help for those in emotional, suicidal, or existential crisis.
http://www.kirkens-sos.no/
22 40 00 40 (or) Chat on the website

POLAND

Linia Wsparcia
24-hour support line, with resource referrals, staffed by psychologists.
https://liniawsparcia.pl/
800 70 2222 (or) Chat on the website

SOUTH AFRICA

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG)
Find resources to help with your specific struggle, including hotline numbers.
http://www.sadag.org/
0800 567 567 (or) 011 234 4837 (or) SMS: 31393

South African ADHD Helpline
0800 55 44 33

Department of Social Development Substance Abuse 24hr Helpline
0800 12 13 14 (or) SMS: 32312

South Africa Suicide Crisis Line
0800 567 567

SPAIN

Teléfono de la Esperanza
Hopeline and referrals to appropriate resources.
http://telefonodelaesperanza.org/
717 003 717

UNITED KINGDOM

Crisis Text Line
Crisis support for anyone, by text.
Text HOME to 85258

Paladin
UK/Ireland National Stalking Advocacy service.
https://paladinservice.co.uk/
020 3866 4107

Samaritans
Crisis help anywhere in the UK or Ireland.
http://www.samaritans.org/
UK: 08457 90 90 90 (or) Ireland: 1850 60 90 90 (or) Email: joe@samaritans.org

Action on Addiction
Help to find addiction services.
https://www.actiononaddiction.org.uk/
0300 330 0659

CALM Helpline
Free, confidential helpline for UK residents (Campaign Against Living Miserably).
https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/helpline/
0800 58 58 58 (5 pm-midnight, daily) (or) Chat on the website

Refuge Domestic Abuse Helpline
Help for women and children, especially those experiencing domestic violence.
https://www.refuge.org.uk/
0808 2000 247 (or) Find specific support on the website

Step Change Debt Charity
Free, confidential debt advice and resources.
https://www.stepchange.org/Start.aspx
Get free advice on the website

Shelter
Homelessness resources and services, specific to your region.
https://www.shelter.org.uk/
Select your region on the website

SHOUT
Help by text for those feeling suicidal or in crisis.
https://www.giveusashout.org/
Text SHOUT to 85258 (free on all major mobile networks)

UNITED STATES

988 Mental Health Emergency Hotline: In July 2022, a universal mental health crisis line was launched nationwide. Calling 988 will connect you to a crisis counsellor regardless of where you are in the United States.

911 Emergency

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI, or text “HELPLINE” to 62640. Both services are available between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255); www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org. Or, just dial 988

Suicide Prevention, Awareness, and Support: www.suicide.org

Crisis Text Line: Text REASON to 741741 (free, confidential and 24/7). In English and Spanish

Self-Harm Hotline: 1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288)

Family Violence Helpline: 1-800-996-6228

Planned Parenthood Hotline: 1-800-230-PLAN (7526)

American Association of Poison Control Centers: 1-800-222-1222

National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency: 1-800-622-2255

LGBTQ Hotline: 1-888-843-4564

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)

The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678678. Standard text messaging rates apply. Available 24/7/365. (Provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning—LGBTQ—young people under 25.)

The SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline connects LGBT older people and caretakers with friendly responders. 1-877-360-LGBT (5428)

The Trans Lifeline is staffed by transgender people for transgender people:
1-877-565-8860 (United States)
1-877-330-6366 (Canada)

Rape Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation’s largest organization fighting sexual violence: (800) 656-HOPE / (800) 810-7440 (TTY)

Veterans Crisis Line: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net: dial 988 then press 1.

International Suicide Prevention Directory: findahelpline.com

The StrongHearts Native Helpline is a confidential and anonymous culturally appropriate domestic violence and dating violence helpline for Native Americans, available every day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT. Call 1-844-762-8483.

‘Find a Therapist’ Online Directories

Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

GoodTherapy.org: http://www.goodtherapy.org/find-therapist.html

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy: https://aamft.org/Directories/Find_a_Therapist.asp