Free Crisis Prevention Help International

Hello, friend. You matter, and some really caring people are ready to listen and help whenever you need. These resources are free and confidential, open to all people of our beautifully-diverse world, and available 24 hours a day. They can be used whether you're in crisis right now or just need the emotional support of a caring listener.

Canada

Crisis & Emotional Support

988.ca: Visit online or Call or Text to 988.

Here247.ca (English & French): Addictions and Mental Health Emergencies. Call 1-844-437-3247 or Visit here247.ca

Hope for Wellness | For Indigenous People of Canada:

Call 1-855-242-3310 or Chat Online at hopeforwellness.ca

Kids Help Phone (KHP): Text "CONNECT" to 686868, Call 1-800-668-6868, or Chat Online at kidshelpphone.ca/urgent-help

Domestic Abuse

Domestic Violence Helpline (Newfoundland & Labrador): Call 1-888-709-7090

Men's Helpline (Alberta): Helpline for male victims of abuse. Call 1-833-327-6367

ShelterSafe: At the website, select your province to view a list of hotlines, shelters, and emergency support resources. Visit sheltersafe.ca/get-help.

VictimLink: Helpline for all victims of abuse. Call 1-800-563-0808

Substance Use Prevention & Support

Here247.ca (English & French): Addictions and Mental Health Emergencies. Call 1-844-437-3247 or Visit here247.ca

United Kingdom

Crisis & Emotional Support

The Calm Zone: Call 0800 58 58 58. Live chat and WhatsApp also available. Visit thecalmzone.net.

LGBT Health and Wellbeing: Call 0800 464 7000, Chat Online at lgbthealth.org.uk, or Email helpline@lgbthealth.org.uk

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: Call 0800 587 0800 or visit spuk.org.uk.

Papyrus Hopeline247 | For Children & Adults Under 35: Call 0800 068 4141, Text 88247, or Email pat@papyrus-uk.org.

Runaway Helpline: Call or Text 111 000 or Chat Online at runawayhelp.org.uk.

Samaritans' Helpline: Call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org. You can also write a letter to Freepost SAMARITANS LETTERS.

  • Llinell gymorth iaith Gymraeg y Samariaid: 0808 164 0123 (7-11pm)

Shout: Text "SHOUT" to 85258. Visit giveusashout.org.

British Armed Forces Veterans' Support

CombatStress.org.uk: Call or Text 0800 138 1619 or email helpline@combatstress.org.uk.

Domestic Abuse

Respect | Men's Advice Line: For male victims of domestic abuse. Visit Mensadviceline.org.uk or Call 0808 8010327.

National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK: Call 0800 2000 247, 24 hours a day, or Chat Online Monday-Friday 10AM-10PM. Visit Refuge.org.uk/i-need-help-now.

Substance Use Prevention & Support

Alcoholics Anonymous Helpline: Call 0800 9177 650 or Chat online. Visit alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk.

Brasil

Crise e Apoio Emocional

Apoio Emocional: Fale com alguém por telefone discando 188 ou converse online em cvv.org.br.

Violência doméstica

Ministério da Mulher: Oferece orientação 24 horas sobre os direitos das mulheres, centro de assistência à mulher e muito mais. Ligue para 180 ou converse pelo WhatsApp pelo telefone (61) 9610-0180.

Prevenção e apoio ao uso de substâncias

Alcoólicos Anônimos (AA): Fale com alguém pelo telefone +55 (11) 3229-3611 ou visite aa.org.br.

Especial Não Emergencial:

Clínica Social Casa Um. Atendimento psicoterapêutico e psiquiátrico gratuito para populações vulneráveis, especialmente LGBT+ e pessoas negras. Site | Instagram

Deutschland

Krisen- und emotionale Unterstützung

TelefonSeelsorge: Sprechen Sie mit jemandem telefonisch unter 0800 1110111, 0800 1110222, or 116 123; Chatten Sie online unter telefonseelsorge.de.

Krisen Chat: Für Personen im Alter von 25 Jahren und jünger. Online-Chat verfügbar unter krisenchat.de/en.

Häusliche Gewalt

Hilfetelefon Gewalt gegen Frauen (Violence Against Women Helpline): Sprechen Sie mit jemandem telefonisch unter 116 016 oder Chatten Sie online unter hilfetelefon.de.

Prävention und Unterstützung bei Substanzmissbrauch

Guttempler: Sprechen Sie telefonisch mit jemandem unter 0180 365 24 07.

México

Crisis y apoyo emocional

Consejo Ciudadano de Seguridad y Justicia de la Ciudad de México: Apoyo inmediato a través de chats y sesiones de terapia gratuitas en sus Centros de Recuperación Emocional. Visite su sitio web aquí.

Línea De La Vida: Ayuda para la salud mental y el abuso de sustancias. Llama al 1-800-911-2000.

SAPTEL: Línea de ayuda para la prevención del suicidio y apoyo emocional. Llama al (55) 5259-8121.

The Trevor Project, Mexico: "El Proyecto Trevor, México: "El Proyecto Trevor es la organización de prevención del suicidio y salud mental más grande del mundo para jóvenes lesbianas, gays, bisexuales, transgénero, queer y personas en cuestionamiento (LGBTQ)". Envía "Comenzar" al 67676 o por WhatsApp al 55 9225 3337. Visita su sitio web en TheTrevorProject.MX/Ayuda.

Abuso doméstico

Red Nacional de Refugios: Llama al 1-800-822-4460.

Abuso de sustancias

Línea De La Vida: Ayuda para la salud mental y el abuso de sustancias. Llama al 1-800-911-2000.

Especial No Emergencia:

Consejo Ciudadano de Seguridad y Justicia de la Ciudad de México: Además de su línea de ayuda disponible las 24 horas, ofrecen sesiones de terapia gratuitas en sus Centros de Recuperación Emocional. Visite su sitio web aquí.

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four person holding each others waist at daytime

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