Support
If you're struggling I have a list of helplines for some different countries.
This list was put together by https://www.helpguide.org/
United States Helplines
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Abuse and domestic violence
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 or Lifeline Chat
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME TO 741741
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
- STAND! For Families Free of Violence crisis line: 888-215-5555
- Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453
- Darkness to Light Child Sexual Abuse National Helpline: 866-367-5444
- Stop it Now! Prevent child sexual abuse helpline: 888-PREVENT
- National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Hotline: 800-843-5678
- RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656- 4673
- Eldercare Locator (a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging) to report elder abuse and neglect: 800-677-1116
- National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) directory of state helplines
Addiction
- SAMHSA’s National Helpline (substance abuse and mental health): 800-662-HELP (800-662-4357)
- Partnership to End Addiction: 855-378-4373 or text CONNECT to 55753 to get one-on-one help to address your child’s substance use
- National Problem Gambling Helpline Network: 800-522-4700
- Smokefree.gov helpline to stop smoking: 800-784-8669
- National Cancer Institute’s Smoking Quitline: 877–44U–QUIT (877–448–7848)
ADHD
- Contact an ADHD Specialist at CHADD: 866-200-8098
Alzheimer’s and dementia
- Eldercare Locator (a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging): 800-677-1116
- Alzheimer’s Association helpline: 800-272-3900
- Alzheimer’s Foundation of America AFA helpline: 866-232-8484
- Lewy Body Dementia Association Lewy Line: 800-539-9767
Autism
- Autism Society National Helpline: 800-328-8476
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Bullying
- Crisis Support Services national helpline: 800-273-8255
- Teen Line: 800-852-8336
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Caregiving
- Caregiver Action Network caregiver help desk: 855-227-3640
- Alzheimer’s Association helpline: 800-272-3900
- Alzheimer’s Foundation of America AFA helpline: 866-232-8484
- Eldercare Locator (a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging): 800-677-1116
- AARP caregiving resource line: 877-333-5885
- VA's National Caregiver Support Line: 855-260-3274
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Eating disorders
- National Eating Disorders Association Helpline: 800-931-2237 (talk or text)
- National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) eating disorders helpline: 888-375-7767
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LGBTQ+
- LGBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564, 800-246-7743 (Youth Talkline), or 888-234-7243 (Senior Hotline)
- Trevor Lifeline for LGBTQ youth: 866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678
- TransLifeline: 877-565-8860
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Mental health
- National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 or text NAMI to 741-741
- Crisis Support Services national helpline: 800-273-8255
- SAMHSA’s National Helpline (substance abuse and mental health): 800-662-HELP (800-662-4357)
- Teen Line for youth in need of support: 800-852-8336
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Parenting
- Partnership to End Addiction: 855-378-4373 or text CONNECT to 55753 to get one-on-one help to address your child’s substance use
- Crying Baby Hotline: 866-243-2229
- Fussy Baby Warmline: 888-431-BABY (888-431-2229)
- National Parent Helpline: 855-427-2736
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Self-harm
- S.A.F.E. Alternatives (Self-Abuse Finally Ends) self-harm helpline: 800-DONT CUT (800-366-8288)
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Teens
- Teen Line for youth in need of support: 800-852-8336 or text TEEN to 839863
- Boys Town crisis hotline for girls and boys: 800-448-3000 or text VOICE to 20121
- Thursday’s Child National Helpline for teens and young adults: 800-USA-KIDS (800-872-5437)
- National Runaway Safeline for runaway and homeless youth, teens in crisis, and concerned family/friends: 800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929)
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Veterans
- Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255 (Press 1)
- Vet Center Call Center hotline for veterans and their families to talk with another combat veteran: 877-WAR-VETS (877-927-8387)
- VA's National Caregiver Support Line for veterans and their caregivers/family members: 855-260-3274
UK Helplines
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Abuse and domestic violence
- Respect Men’s Advice Line for male victims: 0808 801 0327
- ManKind Initiative for male victims: 01823 334244
- National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 999 5428
- NSPCC helpline if you’re worried about a child: 0800 800 5000
- NSPCC Childline for under 18s: 0800 1111
- Action on Elder Abuse: 080 8808 8141
- Rape Crisis National Telephone Helpline in England and Wales: 0808 802 9999
- Rape Crisis Scotland helpline: 08088 01 03 02
- Samaritans 24/7 helpline: 116 123
- Crisis text line: Text SHOUT to 85258
- Papyrus HOPELINEUK for those under 35: 0800 068 4141
- The Campaign Against Living Miserably CALM helpline: 0800 58 58 58
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline in the UK: 0808 2000 247
- Women’s Aid online chat
- Respect Phoneline for perpetrators of domestic violence: 0808 802 4040
Addiction
- Smokeline for stop smoking services in Scotland: 0800 84 84 84
- Help Me Quit helpline for stop smoking services in Wales: 0800 085 2219
- Gamcare National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133
- Frank helpline: 0300 1236600
- Drinkline national alcohol helpline: 0300 123 1110
- National Association for the Children of Alcoholics (NACOA) free helpline: 0800 358 3456
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) National Helpline: 0800 917 7650
- Al-Anon Helpline for family and friends affected by someone else’s drinking: 0800 008 6811
- Narcotics Anonymous UK helpline: 0300 999 1212
- Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs helpline: 08080 10 10 11
- DrugFAM Helpline for those affected by someone else's drug or alcohol use: 0300 888 3853
- Families Anonymous (Famanon) Helpline for those who care about someone with a drug problem: 0207 4984 680
- Release helpline for help and legal advice about drugs: 020 7324 2989
- Dan 24/7 drug and alcohol helpline for Wales: 0808 808 2234
- NHS Smokefree helpline for stop smoking services in England: 0300 123 1044
ADHD
- The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service (ADDISS) helpline: 020 8952 2800
- YoungMinds Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544
Alzheimer’s and dementia
- Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Connect support line: 0333 150 3456
- Dementia UK dementia helpline: 0800 888 6678
Autism
- Child Autism UK helpline at 01344 882248
- Living Autism support line: 0800 756 2420
- Scottish Autism Help and Advice: 01259 222022
- Afasic Parents’ Helpline for children with speech and language impairments: 0300 666 9410
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Bullying
- National Bullying Helpline: 0300 323 0169
- Kidscape Parent’s Helpline: 020 7823 5430
- Bullying UK helpline: 0808 800 2222
- NSPCC Childline for under 18s: 0800 1111
- Bully Busters Helpline: 0800 169 6928
- The Mix support for under 25s: 0808 808 4994
- LGBT+ Hate Crime Helpline: 020 7704 2040
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Caregiving
- Age UK Advice Line: 0800 678 1602
- Age Scotland helpline: 0800 12 44 222
- Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Connect support line: 0333 150 3456
- Dementia UK dementia helpline: 0800 888 6678
- Mind Infoline: 0300 123 3393
- Carers UK helpline: 0808 808 7777
- Contact helpline for families with disabled children: 0808 808 3555
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Eating disorders
- Beat Eating Disorders Helpline: 0808 801 0677, Youthline: 0808 801 0711, Studentline: 0808 801 0811
- National Centre for Eating Disorders support line: 0845 838 2040
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Grief and loss
- Cruse Bereavement Care Helpline: 0808 808 1677
- Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide National Helpline: 0300 111 5065
- The Compassionate Friends helpline for bereaved parents: 0345 123 2304
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LGBTQ+
- MindLine Trans+ national helpline: 0300 330 5468
- LGBT+ Hate Crime Helpline: 020 7704 2040
- National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 999 5428
- LGBT Helpline Scotland: 0300 123 2523
- LGBT Foundation advice, support, and information line: 0345 3 30 30 30
- Switchboard LGBT+ helpline: 0300 330 0630
- New Family Social Helpline for LGBT adopters and foster parents: 020 3880 2683
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Mental health
- NHS: 111
- Find a local NHS urgent mental health helpline (England only)
- Anxiety UK: 03444 775 774
- Breathing Space (Scotland): 0800 83 85 87
- SupportLine for emotional support on any issue: 01708 765200
- Mind Infoline: 0300 123 3393
- Rethink Mental Illness advice line: 0808 801 0525
- SANEline national out-of-hours mental health helpline: 0300 304 7000
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Parenting
- Family Lives Helpline: 0808 800 2222
- YoungMinds Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544
- Children 1st ParentLine Scotland Helpline: 08000 28 22 33
- Gingerbread Single Parent Helpline: 0808 802 0925
- Grandparents Plus advice service: 0300 123 7015
- New Family Social Helpline for LGBT adopters and foster parents: 020 3880 2683
- Cry-sis Helpline for parents with crying and sleepless babies: 08451 228 669
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Self-harm
- Mind Infoline: 0300 123 3393
- Self Injury Support Helpline for women: 0808 800 8088
- ZEST (N. Ireland): 0287 126 6999
- The Mix support for under 25s: 0808 808 4994
Sleep
- The Sleep Charity National Sleep Helpline: 03303 530 541
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Teens
- The Mix support for under 25s: 0808 808 4994
- NSPCC Childline for under 18s: 0800 1111
- YoungMinds Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544
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Veterans
- Combat Stress 24-hour helpline: 0800 138 1619
- Emergency: 999 or 112
- Non-emergency: 111
South Africa Helplines
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Abuse and domestic violence
- Lifeline Stop Gender Violence toll-free helpline: 0800-150-150
- The Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC) Emergency Line: 0800 428 428
- Childline South Africa: 116
- Child Welfare South Africa to report child abuse or neglect: 087 822 1516
- Age in Action careline for elder abuse: 0800 333 231
- People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA): Lockdown Counselling Number 076 694 5911
- Lifeline National Counselling Line: 0861-322-322
- Befrienders South Africa: 0027 51 444 5000
- The South African Depression and Anxiety Group suicide crisis line: 0800 21 22 23 (8am to 8pm) or 0800 12 13 14 (8pm to 8am)
- Akeso 24 hour emergency contact: 0861 435 787
Addiction
- Alcoholics Anonymous South Africa 24/7 helpline: 0861 435 722
- The South African Depression and Anxiety Group substance abuse line: 0800 12 13 14
- Narcotics Anonymous South Africa region phoneline: 0861 00 6962
ADHD
- The South African Depression and Anxiety Group ADHD helpline: 0800 55 44 33
Alzheimer’s and dementia
- Alzheimer’s South Africa national helpline: 0860 102 681
- Age in Action careline: 0800 333 231
Autism
- Autism South Africa: 011 484 9909
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Bullying
- South African Federation for Mental Health (SAFMH) offers a helpdesk and information at: +27 (0) 11 781 1852
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Caregiving
- Age in Action careline: 0800 333 231
- Alzheimer’s South Africa national helpline: 0860 102 681
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LGBTQ+
- Triangle Project helpline: 021 712 6699
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Mental health
- South African Schizophrenia & Bipolar Disorders Alliance: 011 326 0661
- Akeso help and counselling for different disorders: 0861 435 787
- Lifeline counselling: National: 0861 322 322, Johannesburg: 011 728-1331, Alexandra: 011 443 3555, Soweto: 067 019 0845 or 074 129 6960
- The South African Depression and Anxiety Group offers help and counselling for all mental health problems: 0800 567 567
- South African Federation for Mental Health (SAFMH) offers a helpdesk and information on mental health services: +27 (0) 11 781 1852
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Parenting
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Self-harm
- The South African Depression and Anxiety Group offers help with cutting and self-injury: 0800 567 567
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Teens
- Childline South Africa: 116
- Love Life promoting youth health: 011 523 1000
- South African Federation for Mental Health (SAFMH) offers a helpdesk and mental health information for young people: +27 (0) 11 781 1852
- Emergency: 10 111 for police or 10 177 for an ambulance
New Zealand Helplines
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Abuse and domestic violence
- Lifeline 24/7 Helpline: 0800 543 354
- Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
- Samaritans: 0800 726 666
- Youthline: 0800 376 633 or text 234
- Are You OK family violence helpline: 0800 456 450
- Shine domestic abuse helpline: 0508 744 633
- Women's Refuge Crisisline: 0800 733 843 (0800 REFUGE)
- Kidsline for young people up to 18: 0800 543 754 (0800 KIDSLINE)
Addiction
- Quit Line for smoking cessation help: 0800 778 778
- Alcohol and Drug Helpline: 0800 787 797
- Gambling Helpline: 0800 654 655 or text 8006
ADHD
- ADHD Association (NZ): (09) 625 1754
Alzheimer’s and dementia
- Alzheimers NZ: 0800 004 001
Autism
- Autism NZ: 0800 AUTISM (0800 288 476)
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Bullying
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Caregiving
- Carers NZ Helpline: 0800 777 797
- Seniorline information on services for older people: 0800 725 463
- Alzheimers NZ: 0800 004 001
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Eating disorders
- EDANZ for people with eating disorders and their families: 0800 2 EDANZ (0800 233 269) or in Auckland 09 522 2679
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Grief and loss
- Skylight for support through trauma, loss and grief: 0800 299 100
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LGBTQ+
- OUTLine NZ: 0800 688 5463 (OUTLINE)
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Mental health
- Healthline for general health advice and information: 0800 611 116
- Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757
- Anxiety NZ: 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY)
- Need to Talk? 1737 to speak with a trained counsellor or peer support worker: Call or text 1737
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Parenting
- Parent Helpline: 0800 568 856
- Family Services Directory for health and social support services in your area: 0800 211 211
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Self-harm
- Healthline: 0800 611 116
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Teens
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Veterans
- Veterans’ Affairs (VA): 0800 483 8372 (0800 4 Veteran)
- Emergency: 111
Philippines Helplines
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Abuse and domestic violence
- National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) crisis hotlines: from landline call 1553, from cellphone call: 0917-899-8727, 0966-351-4518, or 0908-639-2672
- In Touch Philippines free and anonymous 24/7 crisis line: +63 2 8893 7603, +63 917 800 1123, or +63 922 893 8944
- Natasha Goulbourn Foundation HOPELINE PH 24/7 Suicide Prevention and Emotional Crisis Line: 2919 for Globe/TM, 0917.558.4673, 0918.873.4673, or (02) 8804-4673
- Tawag Paglaum – Centro Bisaya 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention hotline: Smart/Sun: 0939-9375433, 0939-9365433, Globe/TM: 0927-6541629
- National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) Women and Child Protection Unit landline: 8-531-9001 Loc 309
- Bantay Bata 163 child helpline: 1-6-3
- Gender Watch Against Violence and Exploitation (GWAVE) free legal services for women: +63 915 259 3029
Addiction
- Department of Health (DOH) Substance Abuse Helpline: 1550
- Living Free Foundation: (0917) 322-7807
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Mental health
- Philippine Mental Health Association (PMHA): +63 2 921 4958
- National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) crisis hotlines: from landline call 1553, from cellphone call: 0917-899-8727, 0966-351-4518, or 0908-639-2672
- In Touch Philippines free and anonymous 24/7 crisis line: +63 2 8893 7603, +63 917 800 1123, or +63 922 893 8944
- Natasha Goulbourn Foundation HOPELINE PH 24/7 Suicide Prevention and Emotional Crisis Line: 2919 for Globe/TM, 0917.558.4673, 0918.873.4673, or (02) 8804-4673
- Tawag Paglaum – Centro Bisaya 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention hotline: Smart/Sun: 0939-9375433, 0939-9365433, Globe/TM: 0927-6541629
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Teens
- Bantay Bata 163 child helpline: 1-6-3
- Emergency: 911
Ireland Helplines
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Abuse and domestic violence
- Samaritans 24/7 helpline: 116 123
- Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 50808
- Women’s Aid 24hr National Freephone Helpline: 1800 341 900
- Men’s Aid Ireland: 01 554 3811
- Childline Helpline Ireland: 1800 66 66 66
- ISPCC Teenline: 1800 833 634
- Age Action HSE helpline: 1850 24 1850
- Rape Crisis Help Ireland 24 Hour Helpline: 1800 778888
Addiction
- HSE Drug and Alcohol Helpline: 1800 459 459
- Al-Anon Helpline for family and friends affected by someone’s drinking: 0800 008 6811
ADHD
- ADHD Ireland: (01) 874 8349
Alzheimer’s and dementia
- The Alzheimer Society of Ireland National Helpline: 1800 341 341
Autism
- Irish Society for Autism: 353 1 874 4684
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Bullying
- Childline Helpline Ireland: 1800 66 66 66 or text BULLY to 50101
- LGBT Ireland helpline: 1890 929 539
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Caregiving
- Family Carers Ireland on the National Freephone Careline: 1800 24 007 24
- The Alzheimer Society of Ireland National Helpline: 1800 341 341
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Eating disorders
- Bodywhys Eating Disorders Associations of Ireland: 01 2107906
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Grief and loss
- Irish Hospice Foundation Bereavement Support Line: 1800 80 70 77
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LGBTQ+
- LGBT Ireland helpline: 1890 929 539
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Mental health
- Mental Health Ireland: 01 2841166
- Aware Depression & Bipolar Disorder Support: Freephone 1800 80 48 48
- Grow mental health support: 1890 474 474
- Shine supporting people affected by mental ill health: 01 541 3715
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Parenting
- Parentline national helpline: 1890 92 72 77 or 01 873 3500
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Self-harm
- Pieta House therapeutic support to those who engage in self-harm: 1800 247 247
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Teens
- ISPCC Teenline: 1800 833 634
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Veterans
- Emergency: 999 or 112
Australia Helplines
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Abuse and domestic violence
- Lifeline: 13 11 14
- Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
- Kids Helpline for young people aged 5-25: 1800 55 1800
- BeyondBlue mental health support: 1300 22 4636
- 1800RESPECT domestic violence and abuse helpline: 1800 737 732
- MensLine Australia for male relationship issues, including family violence: 1300 78 99 78
- Men’s Referral Service advice for men worried about their behavior: 1300 766 491
- Living Well directory of Australia-wide sexual assault services
- Kids Helpline for young people aged 5-25: 1800 55 1800
- CAPS for a list of state child abuse hotlines
- Elder Abuse Prevention Unit helpline: 1300 651 192
- Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277
Addiction
- Quitline for help to stop smoking: 13 7848
- Gambling Help Online helpline: 1800 858 858
- Sane Helpline for those with addiction and mental health issues: 1800 187 263
- healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222
- National Alcohol and Other Drug hotline: 1800 250 015
- Family Drug Support Australia Support Line for families dealing with drugs and alcohol: 1300 368 186
- 24-hour Alcohol and Drug Information Services (ADIS) in your state
ADHD
- ADHD Foundation helpline: 1300 39 39 19
- Adults with ADHD: 02 9889 5977
- healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222
Alzheimer’s and dementia
- National Dementia Helpline: 1800 100 500
- Dementia Support Australia 24-hour help: 1800 699 799
- healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222
Autism
- Autism Australia: 1800 277 328
- healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222
- Parentline (QLD and NT): 1300 30 1300 or find a parentline in another state or territory
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Bullying
- Kids Helpline for young people aged 5-25: 1800 55 1800
- Headspace national youth mental health service: 1800 650 890
- Beyond Blue for young people: 1300 22 4636
- QLife LGBTQ+ support helpline: 1800 184 527
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Caregiving
- My Aged Care advice for seniors and their carers: 1800 200 422
- healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222
- National Dementia Helpline: 1800 100 500
- Dementia Support Australia 24-hour help: 1800 699 799
- Carers Australia Carers Gateway helpline: 1800 422 737
- Carer Support Australia: 8433 9555
- Mind Carer Helpline for those caring for someone with mental illness: 1300 554 660
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Eating disorders
- Butterfly National Helpline for people with eating disorders and their carers: 1800 33 4673
- healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222
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Grief and loss
- GriefLine counselling and support services: 1300 845 745
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LGBTQ+
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Mental health
- healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222
- Sane Australia counselling support for mental health issues: 1800 187 263
- MensLine Australia for male mental health issues: 1300 78 99 78
- Kids Helpline for young people aged 5-25: 1800 55 1800
- Beyond Blue for young people: 1300 22 4636
- Mind mental health support: 1300 286 463
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Parenting
- healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222
- Parentline (QLD and NT): 1300 30 1300 or find a parentline in another state or territory
- Parents Beyond Breakup helpline for those dealing with breakups: 1300 853 437
- Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277
- Family Relationship Advice Line: 1800 050 321
- Tressilion parents help line for parents of infants and toddlers: 1300 272 736
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Self-harm
- healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222
- Beyond Blue mental health support for young people: 1300 22 4636
- Sane Australia counselling support: 1800 187 263
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Teens
- Kids Helpline for young people aged 5-25: 1800 55 1800
- Headspace national youth mental health service: 1800 650 890
- Beyond Blue for young people: 1300 22 4636
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Veterans
- Open Arms veterans and families counselling: 1800 011 046
- ADF members and families all-hours support line: 1800 628 036
- Emergency: 000
Canada Helplines
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Abuse and domestic violence
- Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453 (Canada and U.S.)
- WAVAW rape crisis centre national crisis and info line: 1-877-392-7583
- Klinic Sexual Assault Line: 204-786-8631 or 1-888-292-7565
- Crisis Services Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 1-833-456-4566
- Kids Help Phone 24/7 national support service for young people under 30: 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868
- Hope for Wellness 24/7 Help Line for all Indigenous peoples across Canada: 1-855-242-3310
- Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention directory of local crisis lines in Canada
- Youthspace online crisis and emotional support chat service: text 778-783-0177
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (Canada and U.S.)
- ShelterSafe offers Provincial/Territorial list of crisis lines
- Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (CNPEA) provides regional helplines
- Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime: 1-877-232-2610
- Trans Lifeline peer support service: 1-877-330-6366
Addiction
- Wellness Together Canada mental health and substance use support: 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741
- Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction offers a directory of provincial or territorial helplines
- ConnexOntario for addiction, mental Health, and problem gambling services: 1-866-531-2600
- Health Canada helpline to quit smoking: 1-866-366-3667
ADHD
- Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada (CADDAC): 416-637-8584 or 1-800-807-0090
Alzheimer’s and dementia
- Alzheimer Society Canada dementia helpline: 1-800-616-8816
- The Alzheimer Society of B.C. First Link dementia helpline: 1-800-936-6033
Autism
- Autism Canada: 647-362-5610 or 1-800-983-1795
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Bullying
- BullyingCanada: 1-877-352-4497
- Kids Help Phone 24/7 national support service for young people under 30: 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868
- PFLAG LGBTQ+ peer-to-peer support: 1-888-530-6777
- Information Children Parent Help Line for parents with children under 12: 778-782-3548
- Black Youth Helpline national helpline for Canadian youth and families: 416-285-9944 or 1-833-294-8650
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Caregiving
- Government of Canada programs and services for seniors: 1-800-622-6232
- Ontario Caregiver Helpline: 1-833-416-2273
- Alzheimer Society Canada dementia helpline: 1-800-616-8816
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Eating disorders
- National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC): 416-340-4156 or 1-866-633-4220
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Grief and loss
- The Compassionate Friends of Canada: 1-866-823-0141
- BC Bereavement Helpline: 1-877-779-2223
- Bereaved Families of Ontario: 416-440-0290
- Canadian Forces Family Information Line offering support for families of the fallen: 1-800-866-4546
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LGBTQ+
- LGBT Youthline: 1-800-268-9688 or text 647-694-4275
- Trans Lifeline peer support service: 1-877-330-6366
- PFLAG LGBTQ+ peer-to-peer support: 1-888-530-6777
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Mental health
- Wellness Together Canada mental health and substance use support: 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741
- Mood Disorders Society of Canada: 613-921-5565
- Hope for Wellness 24/7 Help Line mental health counselling and crisis intervention for all Indigenous peoples across Canada: 1-855-242-3310
- National Canada Mental Health Association (CMHA): 416-646-5557 or find your local CMHA branch
- Naseesha Mental Health Hotline for young Muslims: 1-866-627-3342
- Good2Talk support services for post-secondary students in Ontario: 1-866-925-5454 and Nova Scotia: 1-833-292-3698
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Parenting
- Information Children Parent Help Line for parents with children under 12: 778-782-3548
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Self-harm
- Kids Help Phone 24/7 national support service for young people under 30: 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868
- National Canada Mental Health Association (CMHA): 416-646-5557 or find your local CMHA branch
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Teens
- Youthspace online crisis and emotional support chat service: text 778-783-0177
- Black Youth Helpline national helpline for Canadian youth and families: 416-285-9944 or 1-833-294-8650
- Kids Help Phone 24/7 national support service for young people under 30: 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868
- Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453 (Canada and U.S.)
- LGBT Youthline: 1-800-268-9688 or text 647-694-4275
- Wellness Together Canada mental health and substance use support: 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741
- Emergency: 911
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Veterans
- Veterans Affairs Canada VAC Assistance Service: 1-800-268-7708
- Canadian Forces counseling and support for veterans and their families: 1-800-866-4546
India Helplines
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Abuse and domestic violence
- Sneha India 24/7 helpline: 91 44 24640050
- AASRA 24/7 helpline and directory: 91-9820466726
- Samaritans Mumbai helpline for those who are stressed, distressed, depressed, or suicidal: +91 84229 84528, +91 84229 84529, or +91 84229 84530
- Jeevan Aastha Helpline for mental health counseling: 1800 233 3330
- 1Life 24-7 suicide prevention and crisis support: 7893078930
- NCW Women's HelpLine: 7827-170-170
- Operation Peacemaker domestic violence help: Call 1800 212 9131 or text 9333 40 4141. If you’re the aggressor, call: +91 7207-545577
- SNEHA Crisis Helpline for women and children: 98330 52684 or 91675 35765
- Save Indian Family helpline for abused/distressed men: +91-8882 498 498
- Anti-Trafficking helpline: 1800 419 8588
- Mahila Bol Helpline for women: 0124-4007444
- Childline India for children, teens, and adults concerned about them: 1098
Addiction
- National Tobacco Quit Line Services (NTQLS) - 1800 112 356
- National Toll Free Helpline to assist those dependent on alcohol or drugs: 1800-11-0031
Alzheimer’s and dementia
- Help Age India helpline: 1800-180-1253
- Alzheimer’s & Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI) national dementia helplines: 98461 98471, 98461 98473, or 98461 98786
- Elder Line national helpline for senior citizens: 14567
Autism
- National Autism Helpline: 9100 181 181
- Action for Autism: + 91 11 4054 0991 or + 91 11 4054 0992
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Bullying
- Childline India for children, teens, and adults concerned about them: 1098
- National Cyber Crime's helpline: 155260
- Mahila Bol Helpline for women: 0124-4007444
- iCALL Helpline for professional, free and LGBTQ-friendly mental health counseling: 9152987821
- Voice that Cares Psychosocial First Aid (PSFA) Helpline: 8448-8448-45
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Caregiving
- Caregiver Saathi Helpline: 91-932-6161-735
- Pallium India Free Palliative Care Telehealth Consultation: +91 860 688 4889
- Elder Line national helpline for senior citizens: 14567
- Help Age India helpline: 1800-180-1253
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Grief and loss
- Sukh-Dukh Helpline for bereavement and grief counselling: 759-405-2605
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LGBTQ+
- iCALL Helpline for professional, free and LGBTQ-friendly mental health counseling: 9152987821
- Queerythm helpline for LGBTIQ community: +91 9747811406
- Naz Foundation for Lesbian and Women Sexuality Support: +91 11 41325042 or +91 11 40793157/58
- Or search LGBTQ India Helplines for regional numbers
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Mental health
- Mann Talks to speak with a trained mental health professional: +91-8686139139
- AASRA 24/7 helpline and directory: 91-9820466726
- Samaritans Mumbai helpline for those who are stressed, distressed, depressed, or suicidal: +91 84229 84528, +91 84229 84529, or +91 84229 84530
- The MINDS Foundation for those experiencing mental health problems: 18005-477-200
- Jeevan Aastha Helpline for mental health counseling: 1800 233 3330
- Childline India for children, teens, and adults concerned about them: 1098
- iCALL Helpline for professional and free mental health counseling: 9152987821
- Voice that Cares Psychosocial First Aid (PSFA) Helpline: 8448-8448-45
- KIRAN Ministry of Social Justice mental health helpline: 1800-599-0019
- Vandrevala Foundation support for mental health: +1 256 666 2142 or +91 9999 666 555
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Parenting
- Childline India for children, teens, and adults concerned about them: 1098
- iCALL Helpline for professional and free mental health counseling: 9152987821
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Self-harm
- Childline India for children, teens, and adults concerned about them: 1098
- iCALL Helpline for professional and free mental health counseling: 9152987821
- KIRAN Ministry of Social Justice mental health helpline: 1800-599-0019
- Vandrevala Foundation support for mental health: +1 256 666 2142 or +91 9999 666 555
- Mann Talks to speak with a trained mental health professional: +91-8686139139
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Teens
- Childline India for children, teens, and adults concerned about them: 1098
- KIRAN Ministry of Social Justice mental health helpline: 1800-599-0019
- Vandrevala Foundation support for mental health: +1 256 666 2142 or +91 9999 666 555
- Mann Talks to speak with a trained mental health professional: +91-8686139139
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Veterans
- Emergency: 112