π National Mental Health Helplines
Lifeline: 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.
π 13 11 14
π lifeline.org.autrystressmanagement.com+5health.nsw.gov.au+5blog.opencounseling.com+5aihw.gov.au+6lifeline.org.au+6health.nsw.gov.au+6Beyond Blue: Support for anxiety, depression, and general mental health concerns.
π 1300 22 4636
π beyondblue.org.auen.wikipedia.org+5trystressmanagement.com+5beyondblue.org.au+5healthdirect.gov.au+4beyondblue.org.au+4beyondblue.org.au+4Suicide Call Back Service: For people affected by suicide, including those at risk, carers, and bereaved individuals.
π 1300 659 467
π suicidecallbackservice.org.auselectability.com.auhealthdirect.gov.au+4health.nsw.gov.au+4selectability.com.au+4trystressmanagement.com13YARN: Culturally safe crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
π 13 92 76
π 13yarn.org.ausafetyandquality.gov.au+2health.gov.au+2mhaustralia.org+2health.nsw.gov.auSANE Australia: Support for people affected by complex mental health issues.
π 1800 187 263
π sane.orgaihw.gov.au+8healthdirect.gov.au+8healthdirect.gov.au+8healthdirect.gov.au+1healthdirect.gov.au+1
πΆ Youth & Family Support
Kids Helpline: For children and young people aged 5β25.
π 1800 55 1800
π kidshelpline.com.auhealth.nsw.gov.au+4healthdirect.gov.au+4en.wikipedia.org+4selectability.com.au+4en.wikipedia.org+4health.nsw.gov.au+4headspace: Mental health support for young people aged 12β25.
π 1800 650 890
π headspace.org.autrystressmanagement.com+2healthdirect.gov.au+2en.wikipedia.org+2en.wikipedia.orgPANDA: Support for perinatal anxiety and depression (pregnancy to 12 months postpartum).
π 1300 726 306
π panda.org.auen.wikipedia.org+6selectability.com.au+6trystressmanagement.com+6
π³οΈβπ LGBTQIA+ Support
QLife: Peer support and referral for LGBTQIA+ individuals (3pmβ12am daily).
π 1800 184 527
π qlife.org.auselectability.com.au
π Domestic, Family & Sexual Violence
1800RESPECT: National support service for people impacted by sexual, domestic, or family violence.
π 1800 737 732
π 1800respect.org.auselectability.com.au
Befrienders Worldwide: Offers emotional support in over 30 countries. Visit befrienders.org to find a helpline in your country. en.wikipedia.org
Find a Helpline: A global directory of over 1,400 verified mental health and crisis helplines. Search by country, topic, or support type at findahelpline.com. iasp.info+1nivati.com+1
Suicide Stop: Provides a comprehensive list of suicide prevention hotlines worldwide. Access the directory at suicidestop.com. suicidestop.com
OpenCounseling: Features an extensive list of international suicide and emergency hotlines. Explore resources at blog.opencounseling.com. blog.opencounseling.com+1suicidestop.com+1
π Country-Specific Helplines
Here are some national helplines for immediate support:
United States:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Dial 988
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
SAMHSA Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)verywellmind.com+5psychologytoday.com+5time.com+5
Canada:
Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868en.wikipedia.org+1nivati.com+1time.com+1en.wikipedia.org+1
United Kingdom:
Samaritans: 116 123
Shout Crisis Text Line: Text SHOUT to 85258
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably): 0800 58 58 58suicidestop.com+7nivati.com+7helpguide.org+7
India:
iCall: +91 9152987821
AASRA: +91 9820466726
Vandrevala Foundation: 1860 266 2345en.wikipedia.org+2nivati.com+2suicidestop.com+2en.wikipedia.orgen.wikipedia.org+1mhc.wa.gov.au+1
Germany:
Telefonseelsorge: 0800 111 0 111 or 0800 111 0 222
Nummer gegen Kummer (Youth helpline): 116 111helpguide.org+2en.wikipedia.org+2suicidestop.com+2suicidestop.com+1en.wikipedia.org+1
France:
Suicide Γcoute: 01 45 39 40 00
SOS AmitiΓ©: 09 72 39 40 50en.wikipedia.org+1nivati.com+1
Singapore:
Samaritans of Singapore: 1800 221 4444
Institute of Mental Health Helpline: 6389 2222blog.opencounseling.com+3en.wikipedia.org+3en.wikipedia.org+3en.wikipedia.org
South Africa:
Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0800 567 567
SADAG Mental Health Line: 0800 456 789en.wikipedia.org
π§βπ€βπ§ Specialized Support Lines
LGBTQIA+ Support:
QLife (Australia): 1800 184 527
Trans Lifeline (US & Canada): 1-877-565-8860
Switchboard (UK): 0300 330 0630helpguide.org
Youth Support:
Kids Helpline (Australia): 1800 55 1800
Childline (UK): 0800 1111
Youthline (New Zealand): 0800 376 633en.wikipedia.org+2helpguide.org+2suicidestop.com+2
Veterans Support:
Veterans Crisis Line (US): 988, then press 1
Vetlife (UK): 0800 138 1619nivati.com
Domestic Violence Support:
1800RESPECT (Australia): 1800 737 732
National Domestic Violence Hotline (US): 1-800-799-7233
π Additional Resources
Mental Health Emergency Response Line (Western Australia): For residents in Perth and surrounding areas, call 1300 555 788 for 24-hour mental health crisis support. mhc.wa.gov.au
Supportiv: Offers a list of international crisis and warm lines for various countries. supportiv.com
Remember, if you or someone else is in immediate danger, please contact local emergency services. In Australia, dial 000.
You are not alone, and help is available.