National Mental Health Helplines

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

• Childline South Africa: 116

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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

• Youthline: 0800 376 633 or text 234

• Kidsline for young people up to 18: 0800 543 754 (0800 KIDSLINE)

• What's Up counselling for children and teenagers: 0800 942 8787

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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

• Youthline: 0800 376 633 or text 234

• Kidsline for young people up to 18: 0800 543 754 (0800 KIDSLINE)

• What's Up counselling for children and teenagers: 0800 942 8787

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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+

• QLife LGBTQ+ support helpline: 1800 184 527

• Headspace national youth mental health service: 1800 650 890

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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