Find Support
If you are in an emergency, please visit your local emergency room for assistance!
*see here to convert between time zones
For Immediate Help (U.S.)
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National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
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Provides free & confidential 24/7 emotional support
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Crisis Text Line: Text "Home" to 741741 (US), 686868 (Canada), 85258 (UK)
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Texting them will connect you with a trained Crisis Counselor 24/7
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Youth Helpline - Your Life Your Voice: 1-800-448-3000
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Provides national (United States) 24/7 toll free support for children, teens, and young adults.
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Teen Lifeline: 602-248-8336 (TEEN) OR 1-800-248-8336 (TEEN) statewide in Arizona
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Trevor Lifeline: 1-866-488-7386 available 24/7
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Trevor Chat: 12:00pm - 6:00pm (PT), 7 days a week online
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Trevor Text: Text "Trevor" to 1-202-304-1200 Fridays only between 1:00pm - 5:00pm PST. Standard text messaging rates may apply.
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Leads the crisis intervention & suicide prevention efforts for LGBTQIA+ individuals between 13-24 years old.
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National Domestic Violence Helpline*:
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Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) - Provides free & confidential 24/7 expert support to those experiencing domestic violence or seek information.
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Online Chat (top right corner of screen): Available everyday from 7:00am-2:00am (CT)
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*PLEASE NOTE: Your computer may be monitored in a situation of domestic abuse.
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- National Sexual Assault Hotline:
- Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) - Connects you with trained staff offering a range of free services
- Online Chat (button center-top of screen): Connects you with help 24/7
- National Eating Disorders Association Helpline
- Hotline: 1-800-931-2237 available 11am - 9pm (ET) Mon-Thur and 11am - 5pm (ET) Fri
- Online Chat (click on left green textbox): 9am - 9pm (ET) Mon-Thur and 9am - 5pm (ET) Fri
- 211 L.A.: 211
- Dial 211 to receive information and referrals for all health and human services in Los Angeles County. Offers 24/7 support with trained community advisors.
- St. Louis Queer+ Support Hotline: 314-370-7774 (toll-free: 844-785-7774)
- Fridays-Mondays, 1PM-7PM
- Trained volunteers provide free, confidential, and identity-affirming emotional support and resource referrals. Anyone (not just queer St. Louisans) can use their services!
- If you prefer to be called rather than make the call, you can request a call at www.tinyurl.com/SQSHcall! A trained LGBTQIA-affirming peer counselor will call you at your preferred time.
For Education
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): 1-800-950-6264 (NAMI)
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Provides free information, referrals, and support to anyone with a mental illness, anyone living and/or assisting someone with a mental illness, and the general public. Often has volunteer attorneys who may be able to offer expertise and referrals in necessary cases.
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Vital (a project of the Massachussetts General Hospital Center for Cross-Cultural Student Emotional Wellness)
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Has a video series introducing some concepts of mental wellbeing in English, Mandarin, and Vietnamese.
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India's first and only mobile application that helps people track their obsessions, compulsions, emotions, is a self-help diary and provides other information pertaining to OCD and a wide array of exercises. Available for download on Android in India, the U.S., and coming soon globally.
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Provides pre-moderated forums to offer as a safe space for discussions of any kind. Meant for 13-24 year olds. Not a crisis or counseling service.
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A resource for teens to support and improve the lives of each other while protecting their identities and anonymity.
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):
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An agency inside the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services seeking to mitigate negligence of substance abuse and mental illness topics in the United States.
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Advocates for mental health on college campuses and communities by empowering students to speak up about and study mental health issues.
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Empowers young people by partnering with schools, families, and communities to teach skills that help teens and young adults transition into a healthy, emotionally-balanced life.
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Provides information and support to people facing substance use disorders and mental illness.
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Provides information and support regarding substance abuse and addiction for teenagers, high schoolers, college students, LGBTQ+ individuals, nurses, veterans, and by U.S. state.
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Latina Feminist Mental Health Activist, White House Champion of Change for Disability Advocacy Across Generations, and creator of the People of Color and Mental Illness Photo Project.
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The Steve Fund Knowledge Center:
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A resource for mental health and emotional well-being involving students of color. Educates with panels, interviews, webinars, etc.
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Be Vocal: Speak Up for Mental Health
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Empowers and educates by documenting stories of mental health. Founded by Demi Lovato, platinum-selling recording artist, NY Times-bestselling author, and mental health advocate.
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Works to give children access to the best and most effective treatment when and where they need it most
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Increases scientific research on the brain
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Provides information for families and communities to empower them with education
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Resources for recovery from substance use disorders (especially drug addiction) and co-occurring disorders
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In-depth guides and resources for anyone interested in learning more about addiction, mental health treatment, and recovery.
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Asian Pacific Counseling and Treatment Centers: 213-252-2100
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Directly operated by the Los Angeles Department of Mental Health to offer mental health services to the Asian American Pacific Islander refugee and immigrant communities.
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Los Angeles LGBT Center: 323-993-7400
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Offers LGBT+ individuals, couples, family, and group therapy services as well as psychiatric care. Operates one of the few programs to assist LGBT people involved in domestic and intimate partner abuse/violence and our programs to combat substance abuse
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The Soldiers Project: 1-877-576-5343
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Provides free, confidential, and unlimited mental health services for active duty service members or veterans who has served since September 11, 2001. Also provides services to military families.
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For Non-English Resources
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Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio: 1-888-628-9454
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La Línea de Ayuda Nacional Online del Asalto Sexual:
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Llame al 1-800-656-4673
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Asian Pacific Counseling and Treatment Centers: 213-252-2100
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Spanish, Cambodian, Cantonese, Mandarin, Taiwanese, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Cebuano, Ilocano, Tagalog, Thai, Vietnamese
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Los Angeles County only
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For Help Outside the United States
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Africa:
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Letters to Strangers + Liberia: Pan-African Mental Health Hotline: short code 9898. If this doesn't work, try +231 77 576 3208. It is open 7 AM to 6 PM GST every day outside of Liberia and 24/7 in Liberia, toll-free!
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Australia:
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Lifeline: 13 11 14 (open 24/7 - also offers online chat)
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Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
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Canada:
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Hope for Wellness Helpline: 1-855-242-3310 (open 24/7 - available in English, French, Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut)
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National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419
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Trans Lifeline: 1-877-330-6366 (Trans*)
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Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 (Youth, 20-)
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Egypt:
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+20 7622381
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7621602
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7621603
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Germany
- International Helpline Berlin:
- 030-44 01 06 07 (English)
- 030-44 01 06 06 (Russian)
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Telefonseelsorge Deutschland:
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0800 1110 111
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0800 1110 222
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More information on above and other resources: https://www.opencounseling.com/hotlines-de
- International Helpline Berlin:
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Ghana:
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233 244 846 701 (open 24/7)
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More resources: http://www.naasca.org/Groups-Services/GHANA.pdf
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Iceland:
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Red Cross: 1717
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India:
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Sneha Foundation India: +91 44 2464 0050 (open 24/7)
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Lifeline Foundation: +91 33 2474 4704
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Roshni Trust Helpline (Mon - Sat 11 AM - 9 PM):
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+91 40 6620 2000
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+91 40 6620 2001
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More resources: https://covid-gyan.in/services
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Ireland:
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Aware: 1800 80 48 48 (Mon to Sun 10 AM - 10 PM)
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Israel:
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New Zealand:
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Lifeline (open 24/7): 0800 543 354 (text 'HELP' to 4357)
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Suicide Crisis Helpline (open 24/7): 0508 828 865
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Kidsline (up to age 18, open 24/7): 0800 54 37 54
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Northern Ireland:
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Lifeline Helpline (open 24/7):
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0808 808 8000
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18001 0808 808 8000 (for deaf or hard-of-hearing users)
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Norway:
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22 40 00 40 (call)
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https://www.soschat.no/ (online chat)
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Russia:
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Singapore:
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Samaritans of Singapore (SOS): 1800-221 4444 (open 24/7)
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Campus PSY (youth peer suppot): https://www.facebook.com/campuspsy
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South Africa:
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Careline Crisis & Trauma Centre
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031 765 1587 (regular)
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082 787 6452 (open 24/7 for emergencies)
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Trinidad & Tobago:
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Lifeline Hotline (open 24/7):
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(868) 645 2800
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800 5588
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220 3636
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231 2824
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More information on above and other resources: https://www.facebook.com/uwifdc/
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United Kingdom (UK):
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Childline (for those under 19): 0808 1111 (9AM - 12AM)
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The Mix (for those under 25): 0808 808 4994
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116 123 (English)
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0808 164 0123 (Welsh) - everyday 7 PM to 11 PM
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... and more!
We researched and confirmed that the above numbers and websites are all still active as of 2020. There are more resources listed below, but not all of them are active, so be sure to do your research and check first - and never give out your personal information such as bank account information, etc.!
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Volunteer suicide prevention hotlines in Kenya, Morocco, Mauritius, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Italy, Cyprus, France, Portugal, Norway, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Denmark, Serbia, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Moldova, USA, India, Sri Lanka
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International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP):
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Details crisis centers in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, and South America
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List of International Suicide Crisis Lines:
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Includes Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, France, Germany, India, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mauritius, Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, South Africa, United Kingdom, and United States.
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Note that we cannot guarantee or endorse the quality/efficacy of any resources listed in this list, but we have vetted many sources to find the most relevant and promising ones!