HOTLINES, CONTACT DETAILS & LINKS
Where to get help in a hurry
Lifeline can be reached by phone at 13 11 14. Lifeline is a 24-hour nationwide service that provides access to crisis support, suicide prevention and mental health support services. They also offer an online chat service.
Kids Helpline can be reached at 1800 55 1800. It is a 24-hour nationwide service that provides access to crisis support, suicide prevention and free counselling services for Australians aged 5–25. In addition, the Kids Helpline also provides online chat services.
Beyond Blue can be reached by calling 1300 22 4636. It provides nationwide information and support regarding anxiety, depression, and suicide. It has a helpline which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition, the organisation also provides online chat for 15-24 year olds.
CANADA
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Crisis Services Canada is reached by calling 1.833.456.4566 toll free.
Help is available 24/7.
Kids Help Phone Need help right now? Text CONNECT to 686868 to chat with a volunteer.
Kids Help Phone Crisis Responder 24/7. Kids Help Phone is a nationwide 24-hour, toll-free, confidential crisis line and counseling service available to Canadians under the age of twenty.
Lifeline Aotearoa can be reached by calling 09 5222 999 in the Auckland area or 0800 543 354 for the rest of NZ. Lifeline provides free counselling and phone helplines 24/7 for people at risk of suicide and their family, friends and support people.
Youthline Call 0800 376 633 or text 234 (free).
SOUTH AFRICA
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Suicide Crisis Line can be reached by calling 0800 567 567
or SMS 31393
The Triangle Project provides a helpline where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people can talk to a trained professional. The Triangle Project ensures caller's privacy and can also refer the caller to other support networks. It can be reached at (021) 712 6699 daily from 13:00 to 21:00. The counsellor will then call you back.
UNITED KINGDOM
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Lifeline South Africa Counselling Number: 0861 322 322
Should you or a loved one need trauma Counselling or support, please contact Lifeline on 0861 322 322 or contact a local office to set up a face to face counselling session. Dial our counselling number, any time of the day or night, every day of the year.
Samaritans Helpline can be reached by calling 116 123 which is a 24/7 toll free crisis line. Samaritans provides emotional support for anyone in distress or at risk of suicide anywhere in the UK.
CALM – Campaign Against Living Miserably has a limited-hour phone and webchat service. Their focus is on helping young men 15 – 35 years of age who are at risk of suicide. CALM can be reached daily from 5pm – midnight on 0800 58 58 58 nationwide.
Samaritans USA is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in distress or at risk of suicide throughout the United States. If you are in crisis or suicidal and need someone to talk to, call the Samaritans branch in your area or 1 (800) 273-TALK.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached by calling 1-800-273-8255. It is a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
It provides Spanish-speaking counsellors by calling 1-888-628-9454.
It also has options for deaf and hard of hearing people by calling 1-800-799-4889. It is only available in the United States. A 24-hour an Online Chat in partnership with Contact USA is also available.
Veterans Crisis Line can be reached at 1-800-273-8255. It is a 24-hour, toll-free hotline that provides phone, webchat, and text options available to military veterans and their families. It provides options for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
VeteransGuide.org is an initiative founded by the Disability Advocate Group, LLC, a Delaware incorporated entity, dedicated to championing the cause of U.S. armed forces veterans. It provides comprehensive educational materials and direct access to a panel of expert counselors and legal professionals. (888) 982-1009.
AUSTRALIA
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NEW ZEALAND
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USA
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Samaritans USA is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in distress or at risk of suicide throughout the United States. If you are in crisis or suicidal and need someone to talk to, call the Samaritans branch in your area or 1 (800) 273-TALK.