Princess Rae Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 (edited) Helplines Worldwide From a suggestion made by @Tipicality, this thread will be a compilation of helplines in various countries for those going through a tough time, who need to talk to someone. Please post with info from your country, in the following format, and we'll add it into this first post. Australia In an emergency, please call 000 (Triple Zero) To talk things over with someone, and/or for referral to other services, please call: Lifeline (Helpline for crisis support and suicide prevention services): 13 11 14, 24hrs/7days DV Connect Womensline: 1800 811 811, 24hrs/7days DV Connect Mensline: 1800 600 636, 9am-midnight/7days Sexual Assault Helpline: 1800 010 120, 9am-midnight/7days Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800, 24hrs/7days (5-25 yrs) Pets in Crisis: Phone DV Connect Womensline (referrals only via DV Connect) United States In an emergency, please call 911 To talk things over with someone, and/or for referral to other services, please call: Suicide Prevention Line: 988 - 24hrs/7days - 24hrs/7days Domestic Violence and Abuse Line: 1-800-799-7233 - 24hrs/7days National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 - 24hrs/7days Teen Hotline: 310-855-4673 - 24hrs/7days Crisis Intervention Hotline (Drug and Alcohol Abuse): 800-234-0246 - 24hrs/7days National Poison Control: 800-222-1222 - 24hrs/7days Crisis TextLine (24/7 Textline): Text TALK to 741-741 Human Trafficking Hotline: They also speak many languages and any one can call from anywhere.1-888-373-7888. Text- BeFree to 233733 US LGBTQ+ Specific Resources: TrevorLifeline (24/7 hotline for LGBTQ+ youth 13-24): 1-866-488-7386 TrevorText (24/7 textline connected to the above): Text START to 678-678 GLBT National Hotline (4pm-midnight, eastern time): 1-888-843-4564 SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline (24/7 for elders and caretakers): 1-877-360-5428 TransLifeline (for trans* individuals, 5pm-1am, eastern time): 1-877-565-8860 United Kingdom In an emergency, ring 999 Important site: NHS UK Mental Health Services. This also links to information for other forms of emergencies. To speak in confidence to someone: Samaritans: 116 123 (24 hours, 365 days) Mind: 0300 123 3393 (9am to 6pm, Monday-Friday; their team provides information on a range of topics including: types of mental health problems; where to get help; medication and alternative treatments; advocacy. They will look for details of help and support in your own area.) Sane: 0300 304 7000 (SANE runs a national, out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers. We are open every day of the year from 4:30pm to 10:30pm) Childline (under 19s only): 0800 1111 (24 hours, options for email or online chat. Completely confidential; nothing will ever be said to your parents unless you are in immediate danger.) Antidote: Drug and alcohol advice for LGBTI communities – call 020 7833 1674 during office hours. LondonFriend.org.uk LGBT Switchboard: UK’s longest running advice and support switchboard for LGBT people. Call free from within the UK on 0300-330 0630 or check switchboard.lgbt Anxiety UK: Charity providing support if you've been diagnosed with an anxiety condition. Phone: 08444 775 774 (Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5.30pm) No Panic: Voluntary charity offering support for sufferers of panic attacks and OCD. Offers a course to help overcome your phobia/OCD. Includes a helpline. Phone: 0844 967 4848 (daily, 10am-10pm) Website: www.nopanic.org.uk NSPCC: Children's charity dedicated to ending child abuse and child cruelty. Phone: 0800 1111 for Childline for children (24-hour helpline) 0808 800 5000 for adults concerned about a child (24-hour helpline) Refuge: Advice on dealing with domestic violence. Phone: 0808 2000 247 (24-hour helpline) NHS Every Mind Matters website for advice and practical steps. Hub of Hope which tells you about support available in your area by entering your postcode. Mental Health Helpline for Urgent Help - NHS (www.nhs.uk) Let's Talk Loneliness – It’s ok to feel lonely, particularly at a time like this. Don’t suffer in silence, we can all help each other stay connected. Belgium Emergencies Medical: Call 100 Police: Call 101 General: 112 To talk about things with someone, get information and/or get a recommendation for further help you can call or chat with these services anonymously Zelfmoordlijn (suicide hotline): https://www.zelfmoord1813.be/ Call free and anonymously 24/7 to 1813. Chat every day between 19-21u30. Mailing option. Tele-onthaal: "praten is de eerste stap" http://www.tele-onthaal.be/ Open for free anonymous calling 24/7 to 106. Also has the option to chat online every evening. AWEL (previously kinder -en jongerentelefoon): https://www.awel.be/ For children and teenagers. Call for free every day between 16-22u, except on sundays and official holidays (Number 102). Also has a chat, mail and forum service. Druglijn: https://www.druglijn.be/ Available for all questions regarding alcohol, drugs, medication, gambling, ... (information/prevention/advice/redirecting for help). Call 078 15 10 20. Also has a mailing option. Holebifoon: http://www.holebifoon.be/ All questions about holebiseksualiteit (LGTB-sexuality). Free calling to 0800-99 533 on monday, wednesday en thursday between 18u30-21u15. Chat option on those hours too, mailing option as well. Transgenderinfopunt: http://transgenderinfo.be/ All questions about Transgender. Free calling to 0800 96 316 or mailing option. The Netherlands In an emergency dial 112 Sensoor (0900-0767) - Voor als je je alleen voelt en je hart wilt luchten bij iemand | For when you're feeling lonely and need someone to talk to. Available 24/7, online chat and e-mail is possible too Stichting Korrelatie (0900-1450) - Voor hulp bij psychische en sociale hulp door professionele hulpverleners | For help with mental and social issues from professionals. Available Mon-Fri 9am 'til 6pm. Whatsapping is an option too, however even though this service is anonymous, your Whatsapp name will be visible. Depressielijn (0900 - 6120909) - Voor vragen over psychische problemen en geestelijke gezondheidszorg door vakdeskundigen | For questions regarding mental healthcare answered by experts. Available Mon-Thu 1:30pm - 3:30pm and 7pm - 9pm Kindertelefoon (0800-0432) - Voor kinderen en jongeren die hulp of advies nodig hebben van ervaren mensen | For children and teenagers who are looking for help or answers from experienced people. More helplines can be found here. Canada: Emergencies: Call 911 Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 - National line for youth support and assistance. Most support and contact lines are local or provincial, please refer to the websites below for the support lines in your province: http://www.ctvnews.ca/mental-health-in-canada-where-to-get-help-1.704877 - list of local, provincial, and national helplines/websites http://letstalk.bell.ca/en/get-help - Information on where to get help for both youth and adult mental health http://letstalk.bell.ca/en/ways-to-help - Information on how you can help support someone with a mental health disorder South Korea In an emergency, please call 119 (the line for medical emergencies). When a foreigner makes a 119 call they are directed to a translator from the Korea National Tourist Organization via a three-way call; Available languages include English, Japanese and Chinese. Ambulance services are provided free of charge. 112 - line for police To talk things over with someone, and/or for referral to other services, please call: Counsel24: provides 24-hour counselling and mental health support for people in South Korea who are depressed or at risk of suicide. Tel: 1566-2525 Lifeline Korea: 24-hour telephone service to people in South Korea who are depressed or at risk of suicide. Tel: 1588-9191 Mental Health Center Crisis Counseling: 24-hour service to people in South Korea who are depressed or at risk of suicide. Tel: 1577-0199 Ministry of Health & Welfare Call Center: 24-hour service to people in South Korea who are depressed or at risk of suicide. Tel: 129 List of other hotlines for various crises (LGBT, domestic violence, etc.) General Tip for non-native speakers / foreigners in ANY country: If you are in a country where you don't speak the language, it can be hard to find crisis hotlines available to you. In Korea, the hotlines sometimes have available English speakers, and sometimes they don't. I'd recommend using an online crisis chat service WITH a VPN. Example: You may be blocked from using a USA-based chat service if you're outside the USA, but a VPN bypasses this restriction. If you can't afford a VPN, HolaVPN extension on Chrome usually works and is free. Edited December 12, 2022 by Princess Rae Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanashi Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 important site i have bookmarked: http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/Pages/mental-health-helplines.aspx it also links to other forms of emergencies ... if your in the uk i highly suggest to keep this on hand so you or those you care about can access the correct help asap Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt Pepper Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 Belgium Emergencies Medical: Call 100 Police: Call 101 General: 112 To talk about things with someone, get information and/or get a recommendation for further help you can call or chat with these services anonimously Zelfmoordlijn (suicide hotline): https://www.zelfmoord1813.be/ Call free and anonimously 24/7 to 1813. Chat every day between 19-21u30. Mailing option. Tele-onthaal: "praten is de eerste stap" http://www.tele-onthaal.be/ Open for free anonimous calling 24/7 to 106. Also has the option to chat online every evening. AWEL (previously kinder -en jongerentelefoon): https://www.awel.be/ For children and teenagers. Call for free every day between 16-22u, except on sundays and official holidays (Number 102). Also has a chat, mail and forum service. Druglijn: https://www.druglijn.be/ Available for all questions regarding alcohol, drugs, medication, gambling, ... (information/prevention/advice/redirecting for help). Call 078 15 10 20. Also has a mailing option. Holebifoon: http://www.holebifoon.be/ All questions about holebiseksualiteit (LGTB-sexuality). Free calling to 0800-99 533 on monday, wednesday en thursday between 18u30-21u15. Chat option on those hours too, mailing option as well. Transgenderinfopunt: http://transgenderinfo.be/ All questions about Transgender. Free calling to 0800 96 316 or mailing option. Lots more @ https://www.klasse.be/archief/117-hulplijnen/ (some may have an outdated number, check the websites) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aglarion Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 These are the only ones I know/have used; I'm sure others will be able to add more. United Kingdom In an emergency, ring 999. To speak in confidence to someone: Samaritans: 116 123 (24 hours, 365 days)Mind: 0300 123 3393 (9am to 6pm, Monday-Friday; their team provides information on a range of topics including: types of mental health problems; where to get help; medication and alternative treatments; advocacy. They will look for details of help and support in your own area.)Sane: 0300 304 7000 (SANE runs a national, out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers. We are open every day of the year from 4:30pm to 10:30pm)Childline (under 19s only): 0800 1111 (24 hours, options for email or online chat. Completely confidential; nothing will ever be said to your parents unless you are in immediate danger.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandyButter Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 2 minutes ago, Aglarion said: These are the only ones I know/have used; I'm sure others will be able to add more. United Kingdom In an emergency, ring 999. To speak in confidence to someone: Samaritans: 116 123 (24 hours, 365 days)Mind: 0300 123 3393 (9am to 6pm, Monday-Friday; their team provides information on a range of topics including: types of mental health problems; where to get help; medication and alternative treatments; advocacy. They will look for details of help and support in your own area.)Sane: 0300 304 7000 (SANE runs a national, out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers. We are open every day of the year from 4:30pm to 10:30pm)Childline (under 19s only): 0800 1111 (24 hours, options for email or online chat. Completely confidential; nothing will ever be said to your parents unless you are in immediate danger.) Adding to what Dan has helpfully posted here are a few more Antidote Drug and alcohol advice for LGBTI communities – call 020 7833 1674 during office hours. LondonFriend.org.uk LGBT Switchboard UK’s longest running advice and support switchboard for LGBT people. Call free from within the UK on 0300-330 0630 or check switchboard.lgbt Anxiety UK Charity providing support if you've been diagnosed with an anxiety condition. Phone: 08444 775 774 (Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5.30pm) No Panic Voluntary charity offering support for sufferers of panic attacks and OCD. Offers a course to help overcome your phobia/OCD. Includes a helpline. Phone: 0844 967 4848 (daily, 10am-10pm) Website: www.nopanic.org.uk NSPCC Children's charity dedicated to ending child abuse and child cruelty. Phone: 0800 1111 for Childline for children (24-hour helpline) 0808 800 5000 for adults concerned about a child (24-hour helpline) Refuge Advice on dealing with domestic violence. Phone: 0808 2000 247 (24-hour helpline) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingey Posted May 1, 2017 Report Share Posted May 1, 2017 (edited) The NetherlandsIn an emergency dial 112Sensoor (0900-0767) - Voor als je je alleen voelt en je hart wilt luchten bij iemand | For when you're feeling lonely and need someone to talk to.Available 24/7, online chat and e-mail is possible tooStichting Korrelatie (0900-1450) - Voor hulp bij psychische en sociale hulp door professionele hulpverleners | For help with mental and social issues from professionals.Available mon-fri 9am 'til 6pm, whatsapping is an option too, however eventhough this service is anonymous, your whatsapp name will be visibleDepressielijn (0900 - 6120909) - Voor vragen over psychische problemen en geestelijke gezondheidszorg door vakdeskundigen | For questions regarding mental healthcare answered by experts.Available mon-thu 1:30pm - 3:30pm and 7pm - 9pmKindertelefoon (0800-0432) - Voor kinderen en jongeren die hulp of advies nodig hebben van ervaren mensen | For children and teenagers who are looking for help or answers from experienced people. More helplines can be found here: https://www.dwangindezorg.nl/rechten/voorlichting/telefonische-hulpdiensten Edited May 8, 2017 by Kingey Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmdr Worf Posted May 2, 2017 Report Share Posted May 2, 2017 Canada: Emergencies: Call 911 Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 - National line for youth support and assistance. Most support and contact lines are local or provincial, please refer to the websites below for the support lines in your province. More Information: http://www.ctvnews.ca/mental-health-in-canada-where-to-get-help-1.704877 - list of local, provincial, and national helplines/websites http://letstalk.bell.ca/en/get-help - Information on where to get help for both youth and adult mental health http://letstalk.bell.ca/en/ways-to-help - Information on how you can help support someone with a mental health disorder Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lzy Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 On 5/1/2017 at 12:08 PM, BrandyButter said: Adding to what Dan has helpfully posted here are a few more Antidote Drug and alcohol advice for LGBTI communities – call 020 7833 1674 during office hours. LondonFriend.org.uk LGBT Switchboard UK’s longest running advice and support switchboard for LGBT people. Call free from within the UK on 0300-330 0630 or check switchboard.lgbt Anxiety UK Charity providing support if you've been diagnosed with an anxiety condition. Phone: 08444 775 774 (Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5.30pm) No Panic Voluntary charity offering support for sufferers of panic attacks and OCD. Offers a course to help overcome your phobia/OCD. Includes a helpline. Phone: 0844 967 4848 (daily, 10am-10pm) Website: www.nopanic.org.uk NSPCC Children's charity dedicated to ending child abuse and child cruelty. Phone: 0800 1111 for Childline for children (24-hour helpline) 0808 800 5000 for adults concerned about a child (24-hour helpline) Refuge Advice on dealing with domestic violence. Phone: 0808 2000 247 (24-hour helpline) Following on from this, there's the NHS Every Mind Matters website for advice and practical steps. There's also Hub of Hope which tells you about support available in your area by entering your postcode. Other useful websites are: Mental Health Helpline for Urgent Help - NHS (www.nhs.uk) Let's Talk Loneliness – It’s ok to feel lonely, particularly at a time like this. Don’t suffer in silence, we can all help each other stay connected. (letstalkloneliness.co.uk) NHS Volunteer Responders If you or someone you care for is experiencing a mental health crisis, call 999 for help immediately. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holbytla Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 On 4/30/2017 at 10:24 PM, Princess Rae said: United States In an emergency, please call 911 To talk things over with someone, and/or for referral to other services, please call: Suicide Prevention Line: 1-800-273-8255 - 24hrs/7days Domestic Violence and Abuse Line: 1-800-799-7233 - 24hrs/7days National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 - 24hrs/7days Teen Hotline: 310-855-4673 - 24hrs/7days Crisis Intervention Hotline (Drug and Alcohol Abuse): 800-234-0246 - 24hrs/7days National Poison Control: 800-222-1222 - 24hrs/7days Additional US Resources: Crisis TextLine (24/7 Textline): Text TALK to 741-741 US LGBTQ+ Specific Resources: TrevorLifeline (24/7 hotline for LGBTQ+ youth 13-24): 1-866-488-7386 TrevorText (24/7 textline connected to the above): Text START to 678-678 GLBT National Hotline (4pm-midnight, eastern time): 1-888-843-4564 SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline (24/7 for elders and caretakers): 1-877-360-5428 TransLifeline (for trans* individuals, 5pm-1am, eastern time): 1-877-565-8860 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ominnisyn Posted October 17, 2021 Report Share Posted October 17, 2021 Spoiler On the off chance that anyone is in Korea as well! South Korea In an emergency, please call 119 (the line for medical emergencies) When a foreigner makes a 119 call they are directed to a translator from the Korea National Tourist Organization via a three-way call; Available languages include English, Japanese and Chinese. Ambulance services are provided free of charge. 112 - line for police To talk things over with someone, and/or for referral to other services, please call: Counsel24 Counsel24 provides 24-hour counselling and mental health support for people in South Korea who are depressed or at risk of suicide. Tel: 1566-2525 Lifeline Korea 24-hour telephone service to people in South Korea who are depressed or at risk of suicide. Tel: 1588-9191 Mental Health Center Crisis Counseling 24-hour service to people in South Korea who are depressed or at risk of suicide. Tel: 1577-0199 Ministry of Health & Welfare Call Center 24-hour service to people in South Korea who are depressed or at risk of suicide. Tel: 129 List of other hotlines for various crises (LGBT, domestic violence, etc.) can be found here General Tip for non-native speakers / foreigners in ANY country: If you are in a country where you don't speak the language, it can be hard to find crisis hotlines available to you. In Korea, the hotlines sometimes have available English speakers, and sometimes they don't. I'd recommend using an online crisis chat service WITH a VPN. Example: You may be blocked from using a USA-based chat service if you're outside the USA, but a VPN bypasses this restriction. If you can't afford a VPN, HolaVPN extension on Chrome usually works and is free Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Rae Posted December 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 Updated and also added this update from Holyflare for US info Suicide Prevention Line: 1-800-273-8255 - 24hrs/7days has changed and should now read Suicide Prevention Line: 988 - 24hrs/7days Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandyPandy Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 11 minutes ago, Princess Rae said: Updated and also added this update from Holyflare for US info Suicide Prevention Line: 1-800-273-8255 - 24hrs/7days has changed and should now read Suicide Prevention Line: 988 - 24hrs/7days Here's the Human Trafficking Hotline if you wanted to add it to the us part. They also speak many languages and any one can call from anywhere.1-888-373-7888. Text- BeFree to 233733 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Rae Posted December 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 2 hours ago, MandyPandy said: Here's the Human Trafficking Hotline if you wanted to add it to the us part. They also speak many languages and any one can call from anywhere.1-888-373-7888. Text- BeFree to 233733 Done! Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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