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Resources and Helplines

We all need help from time to time, and there is nothing wrong with asking for it. Don't suffer in silence; someone is always willing to listen.


If you are unable to locate resources in your country or require additional information, please email thehopeproject.ie@gmail.com.

United kingdom

Childline

Childline, Call 0800 1111 or online chat, Talk about anything . For people up to the age of 19

Papyrus

Samaritans

Samaritans, Call  116 123

​Email jo@samaritans.org

Anxiety UK

  • Information and support for individuals suffering with anxiety.

Kooth

  • Your online mental wellbeing community

  • Free, safe and anonymous support

Shout

Crisis text line Text HELLO to 85258 

Shout 85258 is the UK's first free, confidential, 24/7 text support service. It's a place to go if you're struggling to cope and need mental health support.

Mind.org.uk

A guide to taking the first steps, making empowered decisions and getting the right support for you.

The Mix

  • If you're under 25, you can call The Mix on 0808 808 4994 (3pm–midnight every day), request support by email using this form on The Mix website or use their crisis text messenger service.

In an emergency

Go to your GP.

Call NHS 111

If you 

  • someone's life is at risk – for example, they have seriously injured themselves or taken an overdose

  • you do not feel you can keep yourself or someone else safe

A mental health emergency should be taken as seriously as a physical one. You will not be wasting anyone's time.

Call: 999

USA

Crisis Text line

Call or text 988 open 24/7.

It's Ok to Not Be Ok, Call or Text 988 To Reach Trained Counselors & Crisis Professionals. 988 Cares, 988 Listens, 988 Doesn't Judge, 988 Understands. Call Or Text 24/7.

Safe Helpline

Connect and Find Support through DoD Safe Helpline

Call 877-995-5247 to be connected with a trained, confidential
Safe Helpline staff member, 24/7.

DSN users can call Safe Helpline by dialing 877-995-5247.  

For those unable to call toll-free or DSN, call 202-540-5962.

Sexual assault hotline

National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).

Stop it Now! 1-888-PREVENT

National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD (422-4453)

More hotlines and resources

Need to talk to someone? Specialists are available for confidential telephone counselling.

In an emergency

If you someone's life is at risk – for example, they have seriously injured themselves or taken an overdose

  • you do not feel you can keep yourself or someone else safe

A mental health emergency should be taken as seriously as a physical one. You will not be wasting anyone's time.

Call: 911

Canada

Crisis Text line

 call Talk Suicide Canada at 1-833-456-4566. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Wellness 

To connect with a mental health professional one-on-one:

  • call 1-888-668-6810 or text WELLNESS to 686868 for youth

  • call 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741 for adults

Sexual assault hotline

National hotlines can help connect victims, survivors, and their support networks connect with local resources. The Victim Connect Resource Center is one of several national hotlines that are dedicated to helping victims understand their rights and options, and make the choices that will best support their recovery.

More hotlines and resources

Need to talk to someone? Specialists are available for confidential telephone counselling.

In an emergency

If you someone's life is at risk – for example, they have seriously injured themselves or taken an overdose

  • you do not feel you can keep yourself or someone else safe

A mental health emergency should be taken as seriously as a physical one. You will not be wasting anyone's time.

Call: 911

New Zealand

Crisis line

Call or text 1739.

Open 24/7

Healthline

Healthline – 0800 611 116

Samaritans

Samaritans – 0800 726 666

Lifeline

Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).

More hotlines and resources

The low down

thelowdown.co.nz – or email team@thelowdown.co.nz or free text 5626

Suicide crisis

Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).

Youthline

Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat.

Whats up

What's Up – 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18 year olds). 

In an emergency

If you someone's life is at risk – for example, they have seriously injured themselves or taken an overdose

  • you do not feel you can keep yourself or someone else safe

A mental health emergency should be taken as seriously as a physical one. You will not be wasting anyone's time.

Call: 111

Norway

Crisis line

 Telephone: 116 123

Mental Health Helpline

Tel: 810 30 030

More resources and helplines

In an emergency

If you someone's life is at risk – for example, they have seriously injured themselves or taken an overdose

  • you do not feel you can keep yourself or someone else safe

A mental health emergency should be taken as seriously as a physical one. You will not be wasting anyone's time.

Call: 112

Australia

aims to increase awareness of depression and anxiety and reduce stigma. Call 1300 22 4636, 24 hours/7 days a week, chat online or email.

is the National Centre of Excellence for Complex Trauma. It provides support, education and resources for the families and communities of adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse. Call 1300 657 380, Monday – Sunday between 9am – 5pm AEST or via email helpline@blueknot.org.au.

is a free, confidential service that provides information, counselling and treatment referral for people with eating disorders, and body image and related issues. Call 1800 33 4673, 8am-midnight AEST / 7 days a week, chat online or email.

In an emergency

If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs help now, call triple zero (000). You can also call Lifeline on 13 11 14 — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Europe

In an emergency call 112

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