Online live chat for suicide prevention:
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7 Cups of Tea
Lifeline Crisis Chat
International Suicide Hotlines
International Association for Suicide Prevention – Resources: Crisis Centers
Global Mental Health Resources
Wherever You Are, Whatever You Need
Local Websites and Emergency Contact Numbers
Australia
Your Health In Mind
This website provides expert information about mental illness, treatments, psychiatrists, and how to get help.
It’s written in plain English, based on the best available evidence. It’s especially for Australians and New Zealanders.
We know that many people aren’t sure about things like:
- the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist
- what psychiatrists do and how they can help with mental health problems
- what happens when you visit a psychiatrist
- how to find and get in touch with a psychiatrist.
We hope this website will answer these questions.
Kids Helpline
Kids Helpline is Australia’s only national 24/7 telephone and online counselling and support service for young people aged between 5 and 25 years.
Lifeline
We provide 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Sane
Helping all Australians affected by mental illness lead a better life
Black Dog Institute
Information about depression and bipolar disorder including symptoms, causes, treatments, Q & A section, self assessment tools and getting help.
A comprehensive list of Australian support groups divided by state
Headspace
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. We help young people who are going through a tough time.
ReachOut
Wonderful resource for young people finding themselves and their place in society
mindhealthconnect
mindhealthconnect is the easy way to find mental health and wellbeing information, support and services from Australia’s leading health providers, together in one place.
beyondblue
is working to reduce the impact of anxiety, depression and suicide in the community by raising awareness and understanding, empowering people to seek help, and supporting recovery, management and resilience.
Living Is For Everyone (LIFE)
is a world-class suicide and self-harm prevention resource.
Mood Gym
Learn cognitive behaviour therapy skills for preventing and coping with depression
MindSpot
We provide free online and telephone Screening Assessments to help you learn about your symptoms of stress, anxiety, worry, and low mood. Complete the Online Screening Assessment and a MindSpot therapist will then contact you via telephone or email to provide you with your results.
Anxiety Australia
provides information about anxiety disorders and the treatment options available. You will also find information on psychologists around Australia who have substantial experience in and/or work primarily with anxiety disorders .
MindSpot
We provide free online and telephone Screening Assessments to help you learn about your symptoms of stress, anxiety, worry, and low mood. Complete the Online Screening Assessment and a MindSpot therapist will then contact you via telephone or email to provide you with your results.
AA Australia
Counselling Online
A FREE, 24/7 COUNSELLING SERVICE FOR PEOPLE USING ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUGS, THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS.
Al-Anon Family Groups
Alcoholism, alcohol abuse, or problem drinking affects thousands of families in Australia and worldwide. Your inquiry is confidential and anonymous. If you are concerned about someone else’s drinking, we encourage you to browse our website for information about our programs
The National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre
evidence-based information about cannabis use to prevent uptake, especially by young people and in Aboriginal communities, and support treatment of users.
Drug Info
HAVOCA – Help for Adult Victims Of Child Abuse
HAVOCA is run by survivors for adult survivors of child abuse. We provide support, friendship and advice for any adult whose life has been affected by childhood abuse.
White Ribbon
Australia’s campaign to stop violence against women
Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria
We provide training, publications, research and other resources to those experiencing (or who have experienced) family violence, and practitioners and service organisations who work with family violence survivors.
Picking Up The Peaces
Picking Up The Peaces is a not for profit organisation committed to raising awareness about the detrimental effects of stigma and the signs and symptoms of PTSD and how, by seeking intervention early, sufferers and their families can regain some functionality and an improved quality of life.
International Bipolar Foundation
Black Dog Institute
Information about depression and bipolar disorder including symptoms, causes, treatments, Q & A section, self assessment tools and getting help.
MindOut
Welcome to MindOUT! National LGBTI Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Project
Q Life
QLife is Australia’s first nationally-oriented counselling and referral service for people of diverse sex, genders and sexualities. QLife provides nation-wide, early intervention, peer supported telephone and web based services to support Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) people of all ages.
Butterfly National Support Line and Web Counselling Service
Provides free, confidential support for anyone with a question about eating disorders or negative body image, including sufferers, carers, family and friends, teachers, employers and more.
Carers Australia
Carers Australiais the national peak body representing Australia’s carers, advocating on behalf of Australia’s carers to influence policies and services at a national level. It works collaboratively with partners and its member organisations, the network of state and territory Carers Associations, to deliver a range of essential national carer services.
Canada
Crisis Services Canada
1-833-456-4566 toll free
(In QC: 1-866-277-3553)
Mental Health Mobile Crisis Telephone Line
902-429-8167
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
Association Candienne Pour la Prevention Du Suicide
819-339-3356
– Many links to province specific organisations
Emergency Services: 911
Canadian Mental Health Association
Mentalhealthcanada.com is a national comprehensive directory of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Psychoanalysts, Counsellors, and Psychotherapists
Yukon
Northern Focus
(867) 689-1885
Northwest Territories
NTHSSA
Nunavut
Iqaluit Mental Health Central Intake Coordinator
867-975-5999
Cambridge Bay Wellness Centre
867-983-4500
Alberta
Distress Centre
403-266-4357
Saskatchewan
Community Adult Mental Health Services
306-655-7777
Manitoba
Klinic Community Health
Ontario
The Walk-In Counselling Clinic
Quebec
AMI-Quebec
514-486-1448
Montreal Therapy Center
514-244-1290
New Brunswick
Atlantic Wellness Community Centre
Newfoundland and Labrador
DoorWays Mental Health Walk-In Clinic
Nova Scotia
Laing House
Ontario
Addiction and Mental Health Services
506-453-2132
New Brunswick
Fredericton Addiction & Mental Health Services
Manitoba
Women’s Health Clinic
204-947-2422
Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868
USA
National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
Including NAMI Air – a safe, anonymous app to share and air your experiences.
Depression Alliance
Provides information and support to those who are affected by depression via publications, supporter services and a network of self-help groups.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (USA)
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
ADAA is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and related disorders and to improving the lives of all people who suffer from them through education, practice, and research.
DrugRehab.com
A web resource that provides information about addiction, eating disorders, and mental health issues.
PTSD Foundation of America
PTSD Foundation of America is a non-profit organization dedicated to mentoring to our combat veterans and their families with post traumatic stress.
The It Gets Better Project’s
mission is to communicate to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth around the world that it gets better, and to create and inspire the changes needed to make it better for them.
International partners
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.
Association of Gay and Lesbian Psychiatrists
We are a community of psychiatrists that educates and advocates on Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender mental health issues.
The Eating Disorder Foundation
The Eating Disorder Foundation offers a broad range of educational and support services at little or no cost.
NEDA
NEDA provides programs and services to give families the support they need to find answers for these life-threatening illnesses.
UK and RoI
UK
116 123
Samaritans
0800 068 4141
HopeLine UK
Emergency Services: 999
ROI
116 123
Samaritans
0808 808 8000
Lifeline
Emergency Services: 999
Mental Health Foundation
Improving the lives of those with mental health problems or learning difficulties.
Together
Supports people through mental health services.
The Centre for Mental Health
Working to improve the quality of life for people with mental health problems.
Time to Change
Led by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness we’re England’s biggest programme to challenge mental health stigma and discrimination.
Rethink Mental Illness
Since 1972 we have been challenging attitudes and changing lives, helping people living with conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, personality disorders and more to recover a better quality of life. – Contact details for local services and support groups
Samaritans UK & ROI
Papyrus
PAPYRUS exists to give young people hope and to prevent young suicide.
Depression UK
Depression UK is a National Self-Help Organisation that helps people cope with their depression. The charity is run by a team of 15 or more volunteers who welcome you to join us.
Anxiety Australia
provides information about anxiety disorders and the treatment options available. You will also find information on psychologists around Australia who have substantial experience in and/or work primarily with anxiety disorders .
MindSpot
We provide free online and telephone Screening Assessments to help you learn about your symptoms of stress, anxiety, worry, and low mood. Complete the Online Screening Assessment and a MindSpot therapist will then contact you via telephone or email to provide you with your results.
Talk to Frank
The LowsThe Highs, And Everything In Between. Friendly, confidential drugs advice
Addaction
Addaction is one of the UK’s largest specialist drug and alcohol treatment charities
Action on Addiction
We are the only charity working across the addiction field in research, prevention, treatment, professional education, support for families and children and campaigns.
Addiction Recovery Agency
experienced in providing services to people with drug, alcohol or gambling problems. All our services offer the best opportunity to progress towards abstinence and to maintain recovery from addiction to drugs, alcohol or gambling.
GamCare
GamCare’s staff are dedicated and experienced professionals, helping problem gamblers and their friends and families.
Recovery.com
Our mission at Recovery.org is to connect people and their families with the information and resources to help them recover from substance abuse and behavioral disorders.
Victim Support
Victim Support is the independent charity for victims and witnesses of crime in England and Wales. We were set up 40 years ago and have grown to become the oldest and largest victims’ organisation in the world.
Bipolar UK
Bipolar UK is the national charity dedicated to supporting individuals with the much misunderstood and devastating condition of bipolar, their families and carers.
The Lesbian and Gay Switchboard
Provides information, support and referral services
Beat
We are Beat, the UK’s leading charity supporting anyone affected by eating disorders or difficulties with food, weight and shape
New Zealand
09 5222 999 (Auckland)
0800 543 354 (Rest of NZ)
Lifeline New Zealand
Emergency Services: 111
The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand is a charity that works towards creating a society free from discrimination, where all people enjoy positive mental health & wellbeing.
Health and Disability Commissioner – find help in your area
This website helps New Zealanders recognise and understand depression and anxiety. We want to reduce the impact that depression and anxiety have on the lives of New Zealanders by encouraging early recognition and help-seeking.
This website is full of ideas and stories to help people with depression and anxiety get to a better place.
The Lowdown is a website to help young New Zealanders understand depression and anxiety from their own perspective
One of the best ways to help your whānau or yourself find a way through depression or anxiety is by keeping in contact. Strong whanaungatanga and relationships help us.
For The Pasifika Community
The Pasifika communities living in Aotearoa come from many different cultures and speak a range of languages. While that makes our lives richer, it can be tricky when it comes to talking about difficult things, like mental health.
From the wonderful depression.org.nz
Affinity Services offers help in navigating mental health services for LBGTI people.
0800 OUTLINE (688 5463) is a free nationwide phone counselling service staffed by trained volunteers.
Gayline lists New Zealand’s gay organisations and gay-friendly services. It also has articles for people newly exploring their sexuality.
Takatāpui: Part of the Whānau provides information and support for takatāpui and their whānau.
Rainbow YOUTH supports young people with a drop-in centre, peer support, advocacy, a library and other resources.
ITANZ provides information, education and training for organisations and professionals who provide services to intersex people and their families.
Equasian is a social support group for people from all parts of the Asian region.
Village Collective builds a supportive environment for the Pasifika Rainbow community.
http://villagecollective.org.nz/what-we-do/rainbow-collective/
Europe
European Emergency Number: 112
France (English Speaking)
0033 145 39 4000
01 46 21 46 46
Germany
Telefonseelsorge Deutschland (National)
German speaking: 0800 -111 0 222
English speaking: 030-44 01 06 07
Crisis support line 6pm to 12am daily
Italy
800 86 00 22
European Federation of Associations of Families of People with Mental Illness
Welcome to this online information source for people with severe mental illness and their families and friends.
Mental health information from the World Health Organisation
South Africa
0861 322 322
Lifeline Southern Africa
Emergency Services: 10 177
Japan 日本
Befrienders International, Tokyo
+81 (0) 3 5286 9090
BI Suicide Prevention Centre, Osaka
+81 (0) 6 4395 4343
Tokyo English Lifeline
107-0062
Counselling: 03 5774 0992
Face to Face: 03 3498 0231
Anywhere in the World
Your Life Counts
Global list of Crisis Lines searchable by location
Psycom
General information and self assessment about a variety of mental health issues