Local Websites and Emergency Contact Numbers
There are many helplines and support sites you can reach out to in a mental health emergency to find help. Use the list below to locate your closest organization or other means of support.
There are many helplines and support sites you can reach out to in a mental health emergency to find help. Use the list below to locate your closest organization or other means of support.
Samaritans
When life is difficult, Samaritans are here – day or night, 365 days a year. You can call them for free on 116 123, email them at jo@samaritans.org, or visit www.samaritans.org to find your nearest branch or more for more information.
Website – http://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help-you/contact-us – Mental Health Support and Helpline
Shout
Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 support via text message. We’re here for everything: anxiety, depression, suicide, school. Text Shout to 85258.
Website – https://giveusashout.org/ –
Text – 85258
Rethink
Rethink Mental Illness is a mental health charity offering a wide range of services, including frontline mental health support services for people experiencing mental illness or caring for people with mental health needs, support groups, online information, mental health training, corporate partnerships and much more. Our award winning Advice Service offers practical advice on many topics related to mental health, and publishes a large number of factsheets which are reliable sources of information.
Website – www.rethink.org
Phone – Advice Service 0800 801 0525
Mon-Fri 9.30am–4.00pm
Mind
Mind is a mental health charity offering both frontline services and online information. A–Z information about mental health and information and support can be found on their website.
Website – www.mind.org.uk
Info line – 0300 123 3393
Website – www.time-to-change.org.uk
YoungMinds
YoungMinds is committed to improving emotional wellbeing and mental health and young people and empowering their parents and carers. Website has factsheets for young people, parents and professionals.
Website – www.youngminds.org.uk
Helpline – 0800 11 11 Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.00pm
YM to 85258 for free, 24/7 support
Mental Health Foundation
Mental Health Foundation focus mainly on policy and service development and research. Their website contains A-Z mental health fact sheets.
Website – www.mentalhealth.org.uk
Together All
Together All is a completely anonymous online space to express yourself freely but safely.
Website – www.togetherall.com
Thrive
Thrive LDN is a citywide movement to improve the mental health and wellbeing of all Londoners. Thrive LDN is supported by the Mayor of London and led by the London Health Board.
Website – www.thriveldn.co.uk
ANXIETY
Anxiety UK
Anxiety UK have support and resources they can offer for both people experiencing anxiety disorders and professionals working with people experiencing anxiety.
Website – www.anxietyuk.org.uk
Helpline – 03444 775 774
Text – 07537 416 905
Mon-Fri 9.30am–5.30pm
No Panic
No Panic helps people who experience panic attacks, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorders and other related anxiety disorders including those people who are trying to give up tranquillizers.
Website – www.nopanic.org.uk
Helpline – 0300 772 9844
Youthline – 0333 772 2644
7 days 10.00am–10.00pm
Moodswings
Support for people experiencing mood problems.
Website – www.moodswings.org.uk
Helpline – 0161 832 3736
10.00am–4.00pm Mon–Fri
Andys Man Club
ANDYSMANCLUB are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online.
Website – https://andysmanclub.co.uk/
PSYCHOSIS
The Voice Collective
The Voice Collective is for young people who see and hear things that other people don’t. Website has personal stories and information to help understand the basics surrounding their experience.
Website – www.voicecollective.co.uk
Hearing Voices
Information about ways to manage hearing voices or unusual beliefs. Includes details of local groups and self-help networks.
Website – hearing-voices.org/
SUICIDE AND SELF-HARM
CALM
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) is a health promotion charity with the aim of reducing male suicide in the UK. Website contains helpful information and ways to get involved. It also contains a webchat.
Website – www.thecalmzone.net
Helpline – 0800 58 58 58
5.00pm-midnight 7 days
Selfharm
Selfharm.co.uk offers information and support for young people impacted by self-harm. Website helps to eliminate myths and provides up-to-date information on how to stay safe.
Website – www.selfharm.co.uk
Papyrus
Site focused on preventing young suicide with dedicated sections on resources for young people and their friends.
Website – www.papyrus-uk.org
Hopeline UK – 0800 0684141
Mon-Fri 10.00am–10.00pm
YOUTH FOCUSED
ChildLine
ChildLine is a private and confidential service for children and young people.
Website users can play (games), explore (advice and information), talk (via phone, email, chat).
Website – www.childline.org.uk
Helpline – 08001111
Anytime
TheMix
TheMix is an online guide to life for young people. With articles, videos and real-life stories on everything from sex to drugs, to health and wellbeing.
Website – www.themix.org.uk
Helpline – 0808 808 4994
Tellmi
The Tellmi app allows you to talk anonymously about difficult things with other people of a similar age or experience. You can get help with your problems or use your experiences to help others. The app is a safe space where all posts and replies are checked before going live so there is no harassment, bullying or grooming.
Website – https://www.tellmi.help/
DRUG AND ALCOHOL
Drinkaware
Drinkaware helps to promote up-to-date information and facts about alcohol and drinking. Website has a detailed section about alcohol and mental health.
Website – www.drinkaware.co.uk
Also drinking self assessment.
We Are With You
Provides a wide range of information sheets on both drug and alcohol issues
Website – www.wearewithyou.org.uk
Talk To Frank
Web-based information as well as an email service and helpline. Website contains A-Z of drugs and advice on what to do if you are worried about a friend.
Website – www.talktofrank.com
Helpline – 0300 123 6600 24/7
GRIEF
At a Loss
Website – https://www.ataloss.org/Pages/FAQs/Category/coronavirus-pandemic
Winston’s Wish
We support grieving children and young people after the death of someone important.
Website – https://www.winstonswish.org/?fbclid=IwAR1Oq8yfvDQrMcZQT37uLYmDIpl9aTaYpLkDHD-SnS6YomQDAprxpjzCn1g
Phone – 08088020021
The Good Grief Trust
Website – https://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org
Cruse Bereavement Care
Phone – 0808 808 1677
Website – https://www.cruse.org.uk/
Online Chat is available
LGBTQ+ RESOURCES
Albert Kennedy Trust
The Albert Kennedy Trust supports LGBTQ+ young people aged 16-25 in the UK who are homeless or living in a hostile environment.
Website – www.akt.org.uk
LGBT Foundation
The LGBT Foundation provides advice, support and information for LGBT people via their helpline.
Phone – 0345 3 30 30 30
Website – lgbt.foundation
London Friend
A support group for LGBT mental health and wellbeing. They offer specific trans and intersex support.
Website – londonfriend.org.uk
MindOut
A LGBTQ+ dedicated mental health service.
Phone – 01273 234839
Website – mindout.org.uk
TransUnite
TransUnite is a great resource which can help you find your nearest trans support group.
Website – www.transunite.co.uk
Stonewall’s Information
Service Stonewall is a leading LGBTQ+ charity that provides a helpline for any LGBTQ+ person seeking support.
Website – www.stonewall.org.uk/
Galop
We support LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence.
Phone Lines
Phone – 0800 999 5428
Website – https://galop.org.uk//
EATING DISORDER SUPPORT
SEED
Advice Line – 01482 421525
Website – https://seed.charity/
Beat Eating Disorders
England – 0808 801 0677
Scotland – 0808 801 0432
Wales – 0808 801 0433
Northern Ireland – 0808 801 0434
Open 365 days a year from 9am–8pm during the week, and 4pm–8pm on weekends and bank holidays.
Website – beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT
Rape Crisis England and Wales
The 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line is delivered by Rape Crisis England & Wales and also features online chat.
Phone – 0808 500 2222
Website – https://247sexualabusesupport.org.uk/
BIPOC SUPPORT
Black Minds Matter
a charity operating in the UK; connecting Black individuals and families with free mental health services by professional Black therapists to support their mental health.
Website – https://www.blackmindsmatteruk.com/
BAATN
home of the largest community of Counsellors and Psychotherapists of Black, African, Asian and Caribbean Heritage in the UK.
Website – https://www.baatn.org.uk//
Rainbow Noir
Home of the largest community of Counsellors and Psychotherapists of Black, African, Asian and Caribbean Heritage in the UK.
Website – https://www.rainbownoirmcr.com//
GAMING ADDICTION
The National Centre for Gaming Disorders
We do not offer crisis interventions. We work jointly with mental health teams, aiming to provide a comprehensive package of care in collaboration with other professionals. In the event of a crisis, please contact your GP, CMHT, A&E or the Police if you feel at risk.
Website – https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/national-centre-gaming-disorders//
United States of America – MHA Crisis Counselor/Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Phone 1-800-273-TALK(8255) Or Text MHA to 741741
National Mental Health Hotline
A website full of mental health resources and hotlines around America.
Website – https://mentalhealthhotline.org/
Phone – 866-903-3787
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis.
Website – https://www.crisistextline.org/ – Mental Health Resources and Helplines
Text – Text HOME to 741741
JED Mental Health helplines and resources
Website – https://www.jedfoundation.org/mental-health-resource-center/ – Mental Health Resources and Helplines
Phone numbers – 1-800-273-TALK(8255)
Games and Online Harassment Hotline
Website – https://gameshotline.org/
TEXT “SUPPORT” to 23368 to get started.
The Games and Online Harassment Hotline is a free, text message-based, confidential emotional support hotline.
They are online 3-7pm PT every day. USA only.
Grief Share
Website – https://www.griefshare.org/contact
Phone – (800) 395 5755
LGBTQ+ RESOURCES
Trevor Project
A charity providing dedicated support to LGBTQ+ under 25’s.
Phone – 1-866-488-7386 – 24/7/365
Text – START to 678 678
Website – https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. Run by and for trans people.
Website – translifeline.org
Phone – 877-565-8860 (US) 877-330-6366 (Canada)
SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT
RAINN
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. 24/7
Phone – 800.656.4673
Website – https://www.rainn.org/
Victim Connect Resource Center
The Victim Connect Resource Center is one of several national hotlines that are dedicated to helping victims understand their rights and options, and make the choices that will best support their recovery. Features a live chat.
Phone or Text – 1-855-484-2846
Website – https://victimconnect.org/
Safe Helpline
Safe Helpline is the Department of Defense’s (DoD) sole hotline for members of the DoD community affected by sexual assault. Safe Helpline is a completely anonymous, confidential, 24/7, specialized service—providing help and information anytime, anywhere. Features live chat.
Phone – 877-995-5247
Website – https://safehelpline.org/
BIPOC SUPPORT
BlackLine
24/7 Text or Call Hotline: a space for peer support, counselling, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences to folxs who are most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens.
Phone – 1 (800) 604-5841
Website – https://www.callblackline.com//
DeQH
Hotline for South Asian/Desi LGBTQ individuals, family, and friends.
Phone – 908-367-3374
Website – https://www.deqh.org/
Therapy For Black Girls
Run by Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, this support resource includes a mental health podcast, looking to create more accessible information and discussions for Black women. The website includes a welcoming community, and a search function for therapists (both virtual and in-person) local to you.
Website – https://therapyforblackgirls.com/
Asian Mental Health Project
Educates and empowers pan-Asian communities to seek mental-health services by hosting mostly virtual wellness events, weekly check-ins that function as support groups, and workshops with speakers.
Website – https://asianmentalhealthproject.com/
Therapy For Black Men
Born from the idea that Black men and boys face unique challenges and stigmatization, and therefore need a dedicated space for seeking and finding mental health support, and has been able to provide $70,000+ free therapy to Black Men in the USA.
Website – https://therapyforblackmen.org/
Phone – (646) 780-8278 All Days 9:00am to 5:00pm
Black Men Heal
A 501c3 grassroots nonprofit organization offering up to 8 free therapy sessions for Black men.
Website – https://blackmenheal.org/
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network
A healing justice organization committed to transforming mental health for queer and trans people of color.
Website – https://nqttcn.com/en/
The Loveland Foundation
Committed to showing up for communities of color in unique and powerful ways, with a particular focus on Black women and girls, with a Therapy Fund for those who need it.
Website – https://thelovelandfoundation.org/
Mental Health Fund for Queer and Trans BIPOC
Designed to address the economic barriers inherent in healthcare and the mental health system by providing financial assistance.
Website – https://nqttcn.com/en/mental-health-fund//
Resources to Empower Asian and Pacific Islander Communities
A list of organizations and resources focused on addressing the needs of the API community.
Website – https://www.onlinemswprograms.com/resources/how-to-be-an-ally-to-asian-pacific-islander-communities/
WeRNative
A comprehensive health resource for Native youth, by Native youth, providing content and stories about the topics that matter most to them.
Website – https://www.wernative.org/
EBONY’s State-By-State Resources
A list of Black owned and focused mental health resources.
Website – https://www.ebony.com/black-mental-health-resources/
Melanin and Mental Health
Connecting people with Black and Latinx mental health providers, free resources and BIPOC creators in the mental health space.
Website – https://www.melaninandmentalhealth.com/
Lifeline – Crisis Support and Suicide Helpline
Website – https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/get-help-home
Phone – 13 11 14
Samaritans – Mental Health, Suicide Helpline
Website – https://thesamaritans.org.au/get-help-support/
Phone – 13 52 47
GRIEF
Beyond Blue
Website – beyondblue.org.au
Phone – 1300 22 4636
TelefonSeelsorge – Notruf 142
Phone – 142 (24 Stunden täglich)
Website – http://www.telegonseelsorge.at
Centrum Ter Preventie Van Zelfdoding – Suicide Helpline
Website – http://www.zelfmoord1813.be/
Phone – 1813
CVV – Suicide Helpline and Mental Health Support
Website – https://www.cvv.org.br/
Phone – 188
Crisis Services Canada – Suicide Helpline – Online Chat
Website – http://www.crisisservicescanada.ca
Phone – 1 833 456 4566
Text – 45645
Kids Help Phone
Depression. Self-care. Anxiety. Relationships. Thoughts of suicide. Sometimes, we may want help with something on our mind, but we’re not sure how to get started.
Website – https://kidshelpphone.ca/need-help-now-text-us/
Phone – 1-800-668-6868
Text – text CONNECT to 686868
Life Line China
Website – https://lifelinechina.org/
Phone – 400 821 1215
Most Knadeji – Mental Health Support Helpline
Website – http://www.mostknadeji.eu/linka-dusevni-tisne/
Phone 476 701 444
Linka duševní tísně Most
Phone – 476 701 444
Website – http://www.mostknadeji.eu/linka-dusevni-tisne
Crisis Lines
Website – https://www.mvcr.cz/clanek/telefonni-psychologicke-linky-pro-seniory-deti-a-dospele.aspx
Livslinien
Phone – 70 201 201
Website – http://www.livslinien.dk
Psykiatrifonden
Website – https://psykiatrifonden.dk/
Phone number – 39 25 25 25
SOS Crisis Centre – Suicide Helpline
Phone – 09 2525 0116
Website – https://mieli.fi/en/support-and-help/support-and-help-foreigners
SOS Help – Mental Health Support Helpline
Website – http://www.soshelpline.org
Phone – 0146 21 46 46 – 3pm till 11pm
E.PE. IdF. Fil Sante Jeunes – Mental Health Support
Website – http://www.filsantejeunes.com/
Phone – 0800 235 236
S.O.S Amitie – Suicide and Mental Health Support Line
Website – https://www.sos-amitie.com/
Phone – 09 72 39 40 50 (French)
TelefonSeelSorge – Mental Health Helpline and Support
Website – https://www.telefonseelsorge.de/
Phone – 0800 111 0 111 – 0800 111 0 222
Suicide Help Greece
Website – http://www.suicide-help.gr/
Phone – 1018
The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong – Suicide and mental health helpline
http://www.sbhk.org.hk/
Phone number website two – 2389 2222
English Speaking Line – 2389 2223
The Samaritans Hong Kong – Mental Health and Suicide Helpline
Website – http://www.samaritans.org.hk/
Phone – 2896 0000
AASRA – Suicide and Mental Health Helpline
Website – http://www.aasra.info/
Phone – 91-9820466726
Email – aasrahelpline@yahoo.com
Dhara Helpline service
Phone number – 91-9820466726
Pieta House
Free therapeutic support to people who are in suicidal distress and those who engage in self-harm.
Website – https://www.pieta.ie
Text – Text HELP to 51444
Phone – 1800 247 247
Aware
Depression & Bipolar Disorder Support
Website – www.aware.ie
Phone – 1800 80 48 48 (available 7 days, 10am-10pm)
Turn2me
Offers self-help, peer support and professional support through an online platform for those who are experiencing poor mental health.
Website – www.turn2me.ie
Grow
Mental Health support and Recovery Organisation
Website – www.grow.ie
Phone – 0 818 474 474
Bodywhys
Eating Disorders Associations of Ireland
Website – www.bodywhys.ie
Phone – 01 2107906
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
List of registered Counsellors & Psychotherapists practicing in Ireland
Website – www.iacp.ie
Phone – 01 230 3536
Irish Advocacy Network
Peer advocacy, support and information to people with mental health difficulties.
Website – www.irishadvocacynetwork.com
Shine
Supporting people effected by mental ill health and their families through information and education.
Website – www.shine.ie
Phone – 01 860 1610 or 086 040 7701.
LGBT Ireland
National support service for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people and their families and friends.
Website – www.lgbt.ie
Phone – 1800 929 539
Text About It
50808 is a safe space to share anonymously, we take your privacy very seriously. Our crisis volunteers only know what you share with them via text and nothing else.
Website – https://text50808.ie/
Text – HELLO to 50808
ERAN – Suicide and Mental Health Help Line
Website – http://www.eran.org.il/
Phone – 1201
SAHAR – Emotional Support chatline (Hebrew)
Website – https://sahar.org.il/
SAHAR Emotional Support chatline (Arabic)
Website – http://www.sahar.org.il/?categoryId=63068
Samaritans ONLUS – Suicide and Mental Health Helpline
Website – http://www.samaritansonlus.org/
Phone – 06 77208977
Telefono Azzurro
Phone – 19696
Website – www.azzurro.it
Skalbes – Crisis lines and Appointments for Mental Health Talk
Website – http://www.skalbes.lv/
Phone – 116123
LEPTA – A Collection of Support Lines in Lithuania
Website – http://www.klausau.lt
SOS Detresse – Hellef Iwwer Telefon – Mental Health and Suicide Helpline
Website – https://454545.lu/
Phone – 45 45 45
Consejo Ciudadano
Phone – 55 5533-5533
Website – http://consejociudadanomx.org
Foundation 113Online – Mental Health Support and Suicide Helpline with Online Chat
Website – https://www.113.nl/
Phone – 113 and 0800-0113
De Luisterlijn
Phone – 0880767000
Website – https://www.deluisterlijn.nl/ik-zoek-hulp-home/over-corona.html
National Depression Initiative – Mental Health Helpline and Resources
Website – https://depression.org.nz/
Phone – 0800 111 757
Text – 4202
Life Line – Suicide Helpline and Text Line and Mental Health
Website – https://www.lifeline.org.nz/
Phone – 0800 543 354
Suicide Helpline – 0508 828 865
Text – 4357
The Lowdown
Phone – 0800 111 757
SMS – 5626
Website – http://www.thelowdown.co.nz
Kirkens SOS – Suicide and Crisis Helpline
Website – https://www.kirkens-sos.no/
Phone – 22 40 00 40
Fundacja Dzieci Niczyje – Young Person Support Network
Website – https://116111.pl/napisz
Phone – 116 111
International Bipolar Foundation
Website – https://www.ibpf.org/resource/suicide-hotline-poland
Phone – 5270000
KIP – Mental Health Resources
Website – http://kip.edu.pl/
Phone – +48 12 423 02 28
ITAKA Centrum Wsparcia Covid 19
Phone – 800702222
Website – https://liniawsparcia.pl/
Mental Health Helpline
Website – “https://www.sns24.gov.pt/how-can-sns24-help-me/”
Phone – call SNS 24 (health helpline) on 808 24 24 24
KIP – VOADES
Website – https://www.voades.pt/
Phone – 222030707 Open Monday – Friday 4pm – 10pm
Centar Srce – Suicide and Mental Health Helpline
Website – https://www.centarsrce.org/
Phone – 0800-300-303
Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) – Suicide and Mental Health Helpline
Website – https://www.sos.org.sg/
Phone – 1-767
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) – Mental Health Support and Advocacy Group
Website – http://www.sadag.org/
Phone – 0800 567 567 More numbers on website.
정신건강증진센터 정신건강위기상담전화 (Mental Health Consultation Line)
Website – https://www.lifeline.or.kr/business/phone.php
Phone – 1588-9191
Telefono de la Esperanaza – Mental Health and Suicide Resources
Website – https://www.telefonodelaesperanza.org/
Phone – 717 003 717
Colegio de la Psicología Covid 19
Phone number – 901302010
If affected by COVID call this number – 636 03 98 91
Website – https://diariosanitario.com/psicologia-telefono-coronavirus/
MIND – Mental Health Resources, Support and Helplines
Website – https://mind.se/
Phone – Suicide Line – 90101
Tel 143 – Suicide and Mental Health Helpline
Website – https://www.143.ch/
Phone – 143
Phone English – 0800 143 000 – Daily from 6 to 11 pm
Taiwan Suicide Prevention Center – Suicide and Mental Health Helpline
Website – http://tspc.tw/tspc/portal/index/
Phone – (02) 2381-7995
Email – tspc-fb@tsos.org.tw
7 Cups of Tea
Emotional volunteer support online
https://www.7cups.com/