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United States Helplines

Abuse and domestic violence

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 or Lifeline Chat
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME TO 741741
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
STAND! For Families Free of Violence crisis line: 888-215-5555
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453
Darkness to Light Child Sexual Abuse National Helpline: 866-367-5444
Stop it Now! Prevent child sexual abuse helpline: 888-PREVENT
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Hotline: 800-843-5678
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656- 4673
Eldercare Locator (a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging) to report elder abuse and neglect: 800-677-1116
National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) directory of state helplines

Addiction

SAMHSA’s National Helpline (substance abuse and mental health): 800-662-HELP (800-662-4357)
Partnership to End Addiction: 855-378-4373 or text CONNECT to 55753 to get one-on-one help to address your child’s substance use
National Problem Gambling Helpline Network: 800-522-4700
Smokefree.gov helpline to stop smoking: 800-784-8669
National Cancer Institute’s Smoking Quitline: 877–44U–QUIT (877–448–7848)

ADHD

Contact an ADHD Specialist at CHADD: 866-200-8098

Alzheimer’s and dementia

Eldercare Locator (a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging): 800-677-1116
Alzheimer’s Association helpline: 800-272-3900
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America AFA helpline: 866-232-8484
Lewy Body Dementia Association Lewy Line: 800-539-9767

Autism

Autism Society National Helpline: 800-328-8476

Bullying

Crisis Support Services national helpline: 800-273-8255
Teen Line: 800-852-8336

Caregiving

Caregiver Action Network caregiver help desk: 855-227-3640
Alzheimer’s Association helpline: 800-272-3900
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America AFA helpline: 866-232-8484
Eldercare Locator (a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging): 800-677-1116
AARP caregiving resource line: 877-333-5885
VA’s National Caregiver Support Line: 855-260-3274

Eating disorders

National Eating Disorders Association Helpline: 800-931-2237 (talk or text)
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) eating disorders helpline: 888-375-7767

LGBTQ+

LGBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564, 800-246-7743 (Youth Talkline), or 888-234-7243 (Senior Hotline)
Trevor Lifeline for LGBTQ youth: 866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678
TransLifeline: 877-565-8860

Mental health

National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 or text NAMI to 741-741
Crisis Support Services national helpline: 800-273-8255
SAMHSA’s National Helpline (substance abuse and mental health): 800-662-HELP (800-662-4357)
Teen Line for youth in need of support: 800-852-8336

Parenting

Partnership to End Addiction: 855-378-4373 or text CONNECT to 55753 to get one-on-one help to address your child’s substance use
Crying Baby Hotline: 866-243-2229
Fussy Baby Warmline: 888-431-BABY (888-431-2229)
National Parent Helpline: 855-427-2736

Self-harm

S.A.F.E. Alternatives (Self-Abuse Finally Ends) self-harm helpline: 800-DONT CUT (800-366-8288)

Teens

Teen Line for youth in need of support: 800-852-8336 or text TEEN to 839863
Boys Town crisis hotline for girls and boys: 800-448-3000 or text VOICE to 20121
Thursday’s Child National Helpline for teens and young adults: 800-USA-KIDS (800-872-5437)
National Runaway Safeline for runaway and homeless youth, teens in crisis, and concerned family/friends: 800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929)

Veterans

Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255 (Press 1)
Vet Center Call Center hotline for veterans and their families to talk with another combat veteran: 877-WAR-VETS (877-927-8387)
VA’s National Caregiver Support Line for veterans and their caregivers/family members: 855-260-3274

UK Helplines

Abuse and domestic violence

Respect Men’s Advice Line for male victims: 0808 801 0327
ManKind Initiative for male victims: 01823 334244
National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 999 5428
NSPCC helpline if you’re worried about a child: 0800 800 5000
NSPCC Childline for under 18s: 0800 1111
Action on Elder Abuse: 080 8808 8141
Rape Crisis National Telephone Helpline in England and Wales: 0808 802 9999
Rape Crisis Scotland helpline: 08088 01 03 02
Samaritans 24/7 helpline: 116 123
Crisis text line: Text SHOUT to 85258
Papyrus HOPELINEUK for those under 35: 0800 068 4141
The Campaign Against Living Miserably CALM helpline: 0800 58 58 58
National Domestic Abuse Helpline in the UK: 0808 2000 247
Women’s Aid online chat
Respect Phoneline for perpetrators of domestic violence: 0808 802 4040

Addiction

Smokeline for stop smoking services in Scotland: 0800 84 84 84
Help Me Quit helpline for stop smoking services in Wales: 0800 085 2219
Gamcare National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133
Frank helpline: 0300 1236600
Drinkline national alcohol helpline: 0300 123 1110
National Association for the Children of Alcoholics (NACOA) free helpline: 0800 358 3456
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) National Helpline: 0800 917 7650
Al-Anon Helpline for family and friends affected by someone else’s drinking: 0800 008 6811
Narcotics Anonymous UK helpline: 0300 999 1212
Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs helpline: 08080 10 10 11
DrugFAM Helpline for those affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use: 0300 888 3853
Families Anonymous (Famanon) Helpline for those who care about someone with a drug problem: 0207 4984 680
Release helpline for help and legal advice about drugs: 020 7324 2989
Dan 24/7 drug and alcohol helpline for Wales: 0808 808 2234
NHS Smokefree helpline for stop smoking services in England: 0300 123 1044

ADHD

The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service (ADDISS) helpline: 020 8952 2800
YoungMinds Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544

Alzheimer’s and dementia

Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Connect support line: 0333 150 3456
Dementia UK dementia helpline: 0800 888 6678

Autism

Child Autism UK helpline at 01344 882248
Living Autism support line: 0800 756 2420
Scottish Autism Help and Advice: 01259 222022
Afasic Parents’ Helpline for children with speech and language impairments: 0300 666 9410

Bullying

National Bullying Helpline: 0300 323 0169
Kidscape Parent’s Helpline: 020 7823 5430
Bullying UK helpline: 0808 800 2222
NSPCC Childline for under 18s: 0800 1111
Bully Busters Helpline: 0800 169 6928
The Mix support for under 25s: 0808 808 4994
LGBT+ Hate Crime Helpline: 020 7704 2040

Caregiving

Age UK Advice Line: 0800 678 1602
Age Scotland helpline: 0800 12 44 222
Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Connect support line: 0333 150 3456
Dementia UK dementia helpline: 0800 888 6678
Mind Infoline: 0300 123 3393
Carers UK helpline: 0808 808 7777
Contact helpline for families with disabled children: 0808 808 3555

Eating disorders

Beat Eating Disorders Helpline: 0808 801 0677, Youthline: 0808 801 0711, Studentline: 0808 801 0811
National Centre for Eating Disorders support line: 0845 838 2040

Grief and loss

Cruse Bereavement Care Helpline: 0808 808 1677
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide National Helpline: 0300 111 5065
The Compassionate Friends helpline for bereaved parents: 0345 123 2304

LGBTQ+

MindLine Trans+ national helpline: 0300 330 5468
LGBT+ Hate Crime Helpline: 020 7704 2040
National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 999 5428
LGBT Helpline Scotland: 0300 123 2523
LGBT Foundation advice, support, and information line: 0345 3 30 30 30
Switchboard LGBT+ helpline: 0300 330 0630
New Family Social Helpline for LGBT adopters and foster parents: 020 3880 2683

Mental health

NHS: 111
Find a local NHS urgent mental health helpline (England only)
Anxiety UK: 03444 775 774
Breathing Space (Scotland): 0800 83 85 87
SupportLine for emotional support on any issue: 01708 765200
Mind Infoline: 0300 123 3393
Rethink Mental Illness advice line: 0808 801 0525
SANEline national out-of-hours mental health helpline: 0300 304 7000

Parenting

Family Lives Helpline: 0808 800 2222
YoungMinds Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544
Children 1st ParentLine Scotland Helpline: 08000 28 22 33
Gingerbread Single Parent Helpline: 0808 802 0925
Grandparents Plus advice service: 0300 123 7015
New Family Social Helpline for LGBT adopters and foster parents: 020 3880 2683
Cry-sis Helpline for parents with crying and sleepless babies: 08451 228 669

Self-harm

Mind Infoline: 0300 123 3393
Self Injury Support Helpline for women: 0808 800 8088
ZEST (N. Ireland): 0287 126 6999
The Mix support for under 25s: 0808 808 4994

Sleep

The Sleep Charity National Sleep Helpline: 03303 530 541

Teens

The Mix support for under 25s: 0808 808 4994
NSPCC Childline for under 18s: 0800 1111
YoungMinds Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544

Veterans

Combat Stress 24-hour helpline: 0800 138 1619
Emergency: 999 or 112
Non-emergency: 111

South Africa Helplines

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Abuse and domestic violence

Lifeline Stop Gender Violence toll-free helpline: 0800-150-150
The Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC) Emergency Line: 0800 428 428
Childline South Africa: 116
Child Welfare South Africa to report child abuse or neglect: 087 822 1516
Age in Action careline for elder abuse: 0800 333 231
People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA): Lockdown Counselling Number 076 694 5911
Lifeline National Counselling Line: 0861-322-322
Befrienders South Africa: 0027 51 444 5000
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group suicide crisis line: 0800 21 22 23 (8am to 8pm) or 0800 12 13 14 (8pm to 8am)
Akeso 24 hour emergency contact: 0861 435 787

Addiction

Alcoholics Anonymous South Africa 24/7 helpline: 0861 435 722
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group substance abuse line: 0800 12 13 14
Narcotics Anonymous South Africa region phoneline: 0861 00 6962

ADHD

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group ADHD helpline: 0800 55 44 33

Alzheimer’s and dementia

Alzheimer’s South Africa national helpline: 0860 102 681
Age in Action careline: 0800 333 231

Autism

Autism South Africa: 011 484 9909

Bullying

South African Federation for Mental Health (SAFMH) offers a helpdesk and information at: +27 (0) 11 781 1852

Caregiving

Age in Action careline: 0800 333 231
Alzheimer’s South Africa national helpline: 0860 102 681

LGBTQ+

Triangle Project helpline: 021 712 6699

Mental health

South African Schizophrenia & Bipolar Disorders Alliance: 011 326 0661
Akeso help and counselling for different disorders: 0861 435 787
Lifeline counselling: National: 0861 322 322, Johannesburg: 011 728-1331, Alexandra: 011 443 3555, Soweto: 067 019 0845 or 074 129 6960
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group offers help and counselling for all mental health problems: 0800 567 567
South African Federation for Mental Health (SAFMH) offers a helpdesk and information on mental health services: +27 (0) 11 781 1852

Parenting

Childline South Africa: 116

Self-harm

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group offers help with cutting and self-injury: 0800 567 567

Teens

Childline South Africa: 116
Love Life promoting youth health: 011 523 1000
South African Federation for Mental Health (SAFMH) offers a helpdesk and mental health information for young people: +27 (0) 11 781 1852
Emergency: 10 111 for police or 10 177 for an ambulance

New Zealand Helplines

Abuse and domestic violence

Lifeline 24/7 Helpline: 0800 543 354
Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
Samaritans: 0800 726 666
Youthline: 0800 376 633 or text 234
Are You OK family violence helpline: 0800 456 450
Shine domestic abuse helpline: 0508 744 633
Women’s Refuge Crisisline: 0800 733 843 (0800 REFUGE)
Kidsline for young people up to 18: 0800 543 754 (0800 KIDSLINE)

Addiction

Quit Line for smoking cessation help: 0800 778 778
Alcohol and Drug Helpline: 0800 787 797
Gambling Helpline: 0800 654 655 or text 8006

ADHD

ADHD Association (NZ): (09) 625 1754

Alzheimer’s and dementia

Alzheimers NZ: 0800 004 001

Autism

Autism NZ: 0800 AUTISM (0800 288 476)

Bullying

Youthline: 0800 376 633 or text 234
Kidsline for young people up to 18: 0800 543 754 (0800 KIDSLINE)
What’s Up counselling for children and teenagers: 0800 942 8787

Caregiving

Carers NZ Helpline: 0800 777 797
Seniorline information on services for older people: 0800 725 463
Alzheimers NZ: 0800 004 001

Eating disorders

EDANZ for people with eating disorders and their families: 0800 2 EDANZ (0800 233 269) or in Auckland 09 522 2679

Grief and loss

Skylight for support through trauma, loss and grief: 0800 299 100

LGBTQ+

OUTLine NZ: 0800 688 5463 (OUTLINE)

Mental health

Healthline for general health advice and information: 0800 611 116
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757
Anxiety NZ: 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY)
Need to Talk? 1737 to speak with a trained counsellor or peer support worker: Call or text 1737

Parenting

Parent Helpline: 0800 568 856
Family Services Directory for health and social support services in your area: 0800 211 211

Self-harm

Healthline: 0800 611 116

Teens

Youthline: 0800 376 633 or text 234
Kidsline for young people up to 18: 0800 543 754 (0800 KIDSLINE)
What’s Up counselling for children and teenagers: 0800 942 8787

Veterans

Veterans’ Affairs (VA): 0800 483 8372 (0800 4 Veteran)
Emergency: 111

Philippines Helplines

Abuse and domestic violence

National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) crisis hotlines: from landline call 1553, from cellphone call: 0917-899-8727, 0966-351-4518, or 0908-639-2672
In Touch Philippines free and anonymous 24/7 crisis line: +63 2 8893 7603, +63 917 800 1123, or +63 922 893 8944
Natasha Goulbourn Foundation HOPELINE PH 24/7 Suicide Prevention and Emotional Crisis Line: 2919 for Globe/TM, 0917.558.4673, 0918.873.4673, or (02) 8804-4673
Tawag Paglaum – Centro Bisaya 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention hotline: Smart/Sun: 0939-9375433, 0939-9365433, Globe/TM: 0927-6541629
National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) Women and Child Protection Unit landline: 8-531-9001 Loc 309
Bantay Bata 163 child helpline: 1-6-3
Gender Watch Against Violence and Exploitation (GWAVE) free legal services for women: +63 915 259 3029

Addiction

Department of Health (DOH) Substance Abuse Helpline: 1550
Living Free Foundation: (0917) 322-7807

Mental health

Philippine Mental Health Association (PMHA): +63 2 921 4958
National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) crisis hotlines: from landline call 1553, from cellphone call: 0917-899-8727, 0966-351-4518, or 0908-639-2672
In Touch Philippines free and anonymous 24/7 crisis line: +63 2 8893 7603, +63 917 800 1123, or +63 922 893 8944
Natasha Goulbourn Foundation HOPELINE PH 24/7 Suicide Prevention and Emotional Crisis Line: 2919 for Globe/TM, 0917.558.4673, 0918.873.4673, or (02) 8804-4673
Tawag Paglaum – Centro Bisaya 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention hotline: Smart/Sun: 0939-9375433, 0939-9365433, Globe/TM: 0927-6541629

Teens

Bantay Bata 163 child helpline: 1-6-3
Emergency: 911

Ireland Helplines

Abuse and domestic violence

Samaritans 24/7 helpline: 116 123
Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 50808
Women’s Aid 24hr National Freephone Helpline: 1800 341 900
Men’s Aid Ireland: 01 554 3811
Childline Helpline Ireland: 1800 66 66 66
ISPCC Teenline: 1800 833 634
Age Action HSE helpline: 1850 24 1850
Rape Crisis Help Ireland 24 Hour Helpline: 1800 778888

Addiction

HSE Drug and Alcohol Helpline: 1800 459 459
Al-Anon Helpline for family and friends affected by someone’s drinking: 0800 008 6811

ADHD

ADHD Ireland: (01) 874 8349

Alzheimer’s and dementia

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland National Helpline: 1800 341 341

Autism

Irish Society for Autism: 353 1 874 4684

Bullying

Childline Helpline Ireland: 1800 66 66 66 or text BULLY to 50101
LGBT Ireland helpline: 1890 929 539

Caregiving

Family Carers Ireland on the National Freephone Careline: 1800 24 007 24
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland National Helpline: 1800 341 341

Eating disorders

Bodywhys Eating Disorders Associations of Ireland: 01 2107906

Grief and loss

Irish Hospice Foundation Bereavement Support Line: 1800 80 70 77

LGBTQ+

LGBT Ireland helpline: 1890 929 539

Mental health

Mental Health Ireland: 01 2841166
Aware Depression & Bipolar Disorder Support: Freephone 1800 80 48 48
Grow mental health support: 1890 474 474
Shine supporting people affected by mental ill health: 01 541 3715

Parenting

Parentline national helpline: 1890 92 72 77 or 01 873 3500

Self-harm

Pieta House therapeutic support to those who engage in self-harm: 1800 247 247

Teens

ISPCC Teenline: 1800 833 634

Veterans

Emergency: 999 or 112

Australia Helplines

Abuse and domestic violence

Lifeline: 13 11 14
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
Kids Helpline for young people aged 5-25: 1800 55 1800
BeyondBlue mental health support: 1300 22 4636
1800RESPECT domestic violence and abuse helpline: 1800 737 732
MensLine Australia for male relationship issues, including family violence: 1300 78 99 78
Men’s Referral Service advice for men worried about their behavior: 1300 766 491
Living Well directory of Australia-wide sexual assault services
Kids Helpline for young people aged 5-25: 1800 55 1800
CAPS for a list of state child abuse hotlines
Elder Abuse Prevention Unit helpline: 1300 651 192
Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277

Addiction

Quitline for help to stop smoking: 13 7848
Gambling Help Online helpline: 1800 858 858
Sane Helpline for those with addiction and mental health issues: 1800 187 263
healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222
National Alcohol and Other Drug hotline: 1800 250 015
Family Drug Support Australia Support Line for families dealing with drugs and alcohol: 1300 368 186
24-hour Alcohol and Drug Information Services (ADIS) in your state

ADHD

ADHD Foundation helpline: 1300 39 39 19
Adults with ADHD: 02 9889 5977
healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222

Alzheimer’s and dementia

National Dementia Helpline: 1800 100 500
Dementia Support Australia 24-hour help: 1800 699 799
healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222

Autism

Autism Australia: 1800 277 328
healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222
Parentline (QLD and NT): 1300 30 1300 or find a parentline in another state or territory

Bullying

Kids Helpline for young people aged 5-25: 1800 55 1800
Headspace national youth mental health service: 1800 650 890
Beyond Blue for young people: 1300 22 4636
QLife LGBTQ+ support helpline: 1800 184 527

Caregiving

My Aged Care advice for seniors and their carers: 1800 200 422
healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222
National Dementia Helpline: 1800 100 500
Dementia Support Australia 24-hour help: 1800 699 799
Carers Australia Carers Gateway helpline: 1800 422 737
Carer Support Australia: 8433 9555
Mind Carer Helpline for those caring for someone with mental illness: 1300 554 660

Eating disorders

Butterfly National Helpline for people with eating disorders and their carers: 1800 33 4673
healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222

Grief and loss

GriefLine counselling and support services: 1300 845 745

LGBTQ+

QLife LGBTQ+ support helpline: 1800 184 527
Headspace national youth mental health service: 1800 650 890

Mental health

healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222
Sane Australia counselling support for mental health issues: 1800 187 263
MensLine Australia for male mental health issues: 1300 78 99 78
Kids Helpline for young people aged 5-25: 1800 55 1800
Beyond Blue for young people: 1300 22 4636
Mind mental health support: 1300 286 463

Parenting

healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222
Parentline (QLD and NT): 1300 30 1300 or find a parentline in another state or territory
Parents Beyond Breakup helpline for those dealing with breakups: 1300 853 437
Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277
Family Relationship Advice Line: 1800 050 321
Tressilion parents help line for parents of infants and toddlers: 1300 272 736

Self-harm

healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222
Beyond Blue mental health support for young people: 1300 22 4636
Sane Australia counselling support: 1800 187 263

Teens

Kids Helpline for young people aged 5-25: 1800 55 1800
Headspace national youth mental health service: 1800 650 890
Beyond Blue for young people: 1300 22 4636

Veterans

Open Arms veterans and families counselling: 1800 011 046
ADF members and families all-hours support line: 1800 628 036
Emergency: 000

Canada Helplines

Abuse and domestic violence

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453 (Canada and U.S.)
WAVAW rape crisis centre national crisis and info line: 1-877-392-7583
Klinic Sexual Assault Line: 204-786-8631 or 1-888-292-7565
Crisis Services Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 1-833-456-4566
Kids Help Phone 24/7 national support service for young people under 30: 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868
Hope for Wellness 24/7 Help Line for all Indigenous peoples across Canada: 1-855-242-3310
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention directory of local crisis lines in Canada
Youthspace online crisis and emotional support chat service: text 778-783-0177
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (Canada and U.S.)
ShelterSafe offers Provincial/Territorial list of crisis lines
Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (CNPEA) provides regional helplines
Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime: 1-877-232-2610
Trans Lifeline peer support service: 1-877-330-6366

Addiction

Wellness Together Canada mental health and substance use support: 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741
Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction offers a directory of provincial or territorial helplines
ConnexOntario for addiction, mental Health, and problem gambling services: 1-866-531-2600
Health Canada helpline to quit smoking: 1-866-366-3667

ADHD

Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada (CADDAC): 416-637-8584 or 1-800-807-0090

Alzheimer’s and dementia

Alzheimer Society Canada dementia helpline: 1-800-616-8816
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. First Link dementia helpline: 1-800-936-6033

Autism

Autism Canada: 647-362-5610 or 1-800-983-1795

Bullying

BullyingCanada: 1-877-352-4497
Kids Help Phone 24/7 national support service for young people under 30: 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868
PFLAG LGBTQ+ peer-to-peer support: 1-888-530-6777
Information Children Parent Help Line for parents with children under 12: 778-782-3548
Black Youth Helpline national helpline for Canadian youth and families: 416-285-9944 or 1-833-294-8650

Caregiving

Government of Canada programs and services for seniors: 1-800-622-6232
Ontario Caregiver Helpline: 1-833-416-2273
Alzheimer Society Canada dementia helpline: 1-800-616-8816

Eating disorders

National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC): 416-340-4156 or 1-866-633-4220

Grief and loss

The Compassionate Friends of Canada: 1-866-823-0141
BC Bereavement Helpline: 1-877-779-2223
Bereaved Families of Ontario: 416-440-0290
Canadian Forces Family Information Line offering support for families of the fallen: 1-800-866-4546

LGBTQ+

LGBT Youthline: 1-800-268-9688 or text 647-694-4275
Trans Lifeline peer support service: 1-877-330-6366
PFLAG LGBTQ+ peer-to-peer support: 1-888-530-6777

Mental health

Wellness Together Canada mental health and substance use support: 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741
Mood Disorders Society of Canada: 613-921-5565
Hope for Wellness 24/7 Help Line mental health counselling and crisis intervention for all Indigenous peoples across Canada: 1-855-242-3310
National Canada Mental Health Association (CMHA): 416-646-5557 or find your local CMHA branch
Naseesha Mental Health Hotline for young Muslims: 1-866-627-3342
Good2Talk support services for post-secondary students in Ontario: 1-866-925-5454 and Nova Scotia: 1-833-292-3698

Parenting

Information Children Parent Help Line for parents with children under 12: 778-782-3548

Self-harm

Kids Help Phone 24/7 national support service for young people under 30: 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868
National Canada Mental Health Association (CMHA): 416-646-5557 or find your local CMHA branch

Teens

Youthspace online crisis and emotional support chat service: text 778-783-0177
Black Youth Helpline national helpline for Canadian youth and families: 416-285-9944 or 1-833-294-8650
Kids Help Phone 24/7 national support service for young people under 30: 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453 (Canada and U.S.)
LGBT Youthline: 1-800-268-9688 or text 647-694-4275
Wellness Together Canada mental health and substance use support: 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741
Emergency: 911

Veterans

Veterans Affairs Canada VAC Assistance Service: 1-800-268-7708
Canadian Forces counseling and support for veterans and their families: 1-800-866-4546

India Helplines

Abuse and domestic violence

Sneha India 24/7 helpline: 91 44 24640050
AASRA 24/7 helpline and directory: 91-9820466726
Samaritans Mumbai helpline for those who are stressed, distressed, depressed, or suicidal: +91 84229 84528, +91 84229 84529, or +91 84229 84530
Jeevan Aastha Helpline for mental health counseling: 1800 233 3330
1Life 24-7 suicide prevention and crisis support: 7893078930
NCW Women’s HelpLine: 7827-170-170
Operation Peacemaker domestic violence help: Call 1800 212 9131 or text 9333 40 4141. If you’re the aggressor, call: +91 7207-545577
SNEHA Crisis Helpline for women and children: 98330 52684 or 91675 35765
Save Indian Family helpline for abused/distressed men: +91-8882 498 498
Anti-Trafficking helpline: 1800 419 8588
Mahila Bol Helpline for women: 0124-4007444
Childline India for children, teens, and adults concerned about them: 1098

Addiction

National Tobacco Quit Line Services (NTQLS) – 1800 112 356
National Toll Free Helpline to assist those dependent on alcohol or drugs: 1800-11-0031

Alzheimer’s and dementia

Help Age India helpline: 1800-180-1253
Alzheimer’s & Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI) national dementia helplines: 98461 98471, 98461 98473, or 98461 98786
Elder Line national helpline for senior citizens: 14567

Autism

National Autism Helpline: 9100 181 181
Action for Autism: + 91 11 4054 0991 or + 91 11 4054 0992

Bullying

Childline India for children, teens, and adults concerned about them: 1098
National Cyber Crime’s helpline: 155260
Mahila Bol Helpline for women: 0124-4007444
iCALL Helpline for professional, free and LGBTQ-friendly mental health counseling: 9152987821
Voice that Cares Psychosocial First Aid (PSFA) Helpline: 8448-8448-45

Caregiving

Caregiver Saathi Helpline: 91-932-6161-735
Pallium India Free Palliative Care Telehealth Consultation: +91 860 688 4889
Elder Line national helpline for senior citizens: 14567
Help Age India helpline: 1800-180-1253

Grief and loss

Sukh-Dukh Helpline for bereavement and grief counselling: 759-405-2605

LGBTQ+

iCALL Helpline for professional, free and LGBTQ-friendly mental health counseling: 9152987821
Queerythm helpline for LGBTIQ community: +91 9747811406
Naz Foundation for Lesbian and Women Sexuality Support: +91 11 41325042 or +91 11 40793157/58
Or search LGBTQ India Helplines for regional numbers

Mental health

Mann Talks to speak with a trained mental health professional: +91-8686139139
AASRA 24/7 helpline and directory: 91-9820466726
Samaritans Mumbai helpline for those who are stressed, distressed, depressed, or suicidal: +91 84229 84528, +91 84229 84529, or +91 84229 84530
The MINDS Foundation for those experiencing mental health problems: 18005-477-200
Jeevan Aastha Helpline for mental health counseling: 1800 233 3330
Childline India for children, teens, and adults concerned about them: 1098
iCALL Helpline for professional and free mental health counseling: 9152987821
Voice that Cares Psychosocial First Aid (PSFA) Helpline: 8448-8448-45
KIRAN Ministry of Social Justice mental health helpline: 1800-599-0019
Vandrevala Foundation support for mental health: +1 256 666 2142 or +91 9999 666 555

Parenting

Childline India for children, teens, and adults concerned about them: 1098
iCALL Helpline for professional and free mental health counseling: 9152987821

Self-harm

Childline India for children, teens, and adults concerned about them: 1098
iCALL Helpline for professional and free mental health counseling: 9152987821
KIRAN Ministry of Social Justice mental health helpline: 1800-599-0019
Vandrevala Foundation support for mental health: +1 256 666 2142 or +91 9999 666 555
Mann Talks to speak with a trained mental health professional: +91-8686139139

Teens

Childline India for children, teens, and adults concerned about them: 1098
KIRAN Ministry of Social Justice mental health helpline: 1800-599-0019
Vandrevala Foundation support for mental health: +1 256 666 2142 or +91 9999 666 555
Mann Talks to speak with a trained mental health professional: +91-8686139139

Veterans

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