Global Helplines
Canada Helplines
Abuse and domestic violence​
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Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453 (Canada and U.S.)
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WAVAW rape crisis centre national crisis and info line: 1-877-392-7583
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Klinic Sexual Assault Line: 204-786-8631 or 1-888-292-7565
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Crisis Services Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 1-833-456-4566
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Kids Help Phone 24/7 national support service for young people under 30: 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868
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Hope for Wellness 24/7 Help Line for all Indigenous peoples across Canada: 1-855-242-3310
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Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention directory of local crisis lines in Canada
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Youthspace online crisis and emotional support chat service: text 778-783-0177
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National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (Canada and U.S.)
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ShelterSafe offers Provincial/Territorial list of crisis lines
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Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (CNPEA) provides regional helplines
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Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime: 1-877-232-2610
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Trans Lifeline peer support service: 1-877-330-6366​
Addiction​
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Wellness Together Canada mental health and substance use support: 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741
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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction offers a directory of provincial or territorial helplines
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ConnexOntario for addiction, mental Health, and problem gambling services: 1-866-531-2600
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Health Canada helpline to quit smoking: 1-866-366-3667​
ADHD​
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Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada (CADDAC): 416-637-8584 or 1-800-807-0090​
Alzheimer’s and dementia​
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Alzheimer Society Canada dementia helpline: 1-800-616-8816
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The Alzheimer Society of B.C. First Link dementia helpline: 1-800-936-6033​
Autism​
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Autism Canada: 647-362-5610 or 1-800-983-1795​
Bullying​
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BullyingCanada: 1-877-352-4497
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Kids Help Phone 24/7 national support service for young people under 30: 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868
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PFLAG LGBTQ+ peer-to-peer support: 1-888-530-6777
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Information Children Parent Help Line for parents with children under 12: 778-782-3548
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Black Youth Helpline national helpline for Canadian youth and families: 416-285-9944 or 1-833-294-8650​
Caregiving​
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Government of Canada programs and services for seniors: 1-800-622-6232
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Ontario Caregiver Helpline: 1-833-416-2273
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Alzheimer Society Canada dementia helpline: 1-800-616-8816​
Eating disorders​
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National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC): 416-340-4156 or 1-866-633-4220​
Grief and loss​
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The Compassionate Friends of Canada: 1-866-823-0141
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BC Bereavement Helpline: 1-877-779-2223
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Bereaved Families of Ontario: 416-440-0290
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Canadian Forces Family Information Line offering support for families of the fallen: 1-800-866-4546​
LGBTQ+​
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LGBT Youthline: 1-800-268-9688 or text 647-694-4275
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Trans Lifeline peer support service: 1-877-330-6366
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PFLAG LGBTQ+ peer-to-peer support: 1-888-530-6777​
Mental health​
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Wellness Together Canada mental health and substance use support: 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741
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Mood Disorders Society of Canada: 613-921-5565
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Hope for Wellness 24/7 Help Line mental health counselling and crisis intervention for all Indigenous peoples across Canada: 1-855-242-3310
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National Canada Mental Health Association (CMHA): 416-646-5557 or find your local CMHA branch
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Naseesha Mental Health Hotline for young Muslims: 1-866-627-3342
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Good2Talk support services for post-secondary students in Ontario: 1-866-925-5454 and Nova Scotia: 1-833-292-3698
Parenting​
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Information Children Parent Help Line for parents with children under 12: 778-782-3548​
Self-harm
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Kids Help Phone 24/7 national support service for young people under 30: 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868
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National Canada Mental Health Association (CMHA): 416-646-5557 or find your local CMHA branch​
Teens​
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Youthspace online crisis and emotional support chat service: text 778-783-0177
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Black Youth Helpline national helpline for Canadian youth and families: 416-285-9944 or 1-833-294-8650
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Kids Help Phone 24/7 national support service for young people under 30: 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868
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Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453 (Canada and U.S.)
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LGBT Youthline: 1-800-268-9688 or text 647-694-4275
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Wellness Together Canada mental health and substance use support: 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741​
Veterans​
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Veterans Affairs Canada VAC Assistance Service: 1-800-268-7708
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Canadian Forces counseling and support for veterans and their families: 1-800-866-4546
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United States Helplines
Abuse and domestic violence
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Crisis Text Line: Text HOME TO 741741
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National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
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STAND! For Families Free of Violence crisis line: 888-215-5555
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Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453
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Darkness to Light Child Sexual Abuse National Helpline: 866-367-5444
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Stop it Now! Prevent child sexual abuse helpline: 888-PREVENT
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National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Hotline: 800-843-5678
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RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656- 4673
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Eldercare Locator (a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging) to report elder abuse and neglect: 800-677-1116
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National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) directory of state helplines
Addiction
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SAMHSA’s National Helpline (substance abuse and mental health): 800-662-HELP (800-662-4357)
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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
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National Problem Gambling Helpline Network: 800-522-4700
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Smokefree.gov helpline to stop smoking: 800-784-8669
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National Cancer Institute’s Smoking Quitline: 877–44U–QUIT (877–448–7848)
ADHD
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Contact an ADHD Specialist at CHADD: 866-200-8098
Alzheimer’s and dementia
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Eldercare Locator (a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging): 800-677-1116
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Alzheimer’s Association helpline: 800-272-3900
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America AFA helpline: 866-232-8484
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Lewy Body Dementia Association Lewy Line: 800-539-9767
Autism
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Autism Society National Helpline: 800-328-8476
Bullying
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Crisis Support Services national helpline: 800-273-8255
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Teen Line: 800-852-8336
Caregiving
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Caregiver Action Network caregiver help desk: 855-227-3640
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Alzheimer’s Association helpline: 800-272-3900
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America AFA helpline: 866-232-8484
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Eldercare Locator (a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging): 800-677-1116
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AARP caregiving resource line: 877-333-5885
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VA's National Caregiver Support Line: 855-260-3274
Eating disorders
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National Eating Disorders Association Helpline: 800-931-2237 (talk or text)
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National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) eating disorders helpline: 888-375-7767
LGBTQ+
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LGBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564, 800-246-7743 (Youth Talkline), or 888-234-7243 (Senior Hotline)
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Trevor Lifeline for LGBTQ youth: 866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678
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TransLifeline: 877-565-8860
Mental health
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National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 or text NAMI to 741-741
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Crisis Support Services national helpline: 800-273-8255
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SAMHSA’s National Helpline (substance abuse and mental health): 800-662-HELP (800-662-4357)
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Teen Line for youth in need of support: 800-852-8336
Parenting
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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
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Crying Baby Hotline: 866-243-2229
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Fussy Baby Warmline: 888-431-BABY (888-431-2229)
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National Parent Helpline: 855-427-2736
Self-harm
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S.A.F.E. Alternatives (Self-Abuse Finally Ends) self-harm helpline: 800-DONT CUT (800-366-8288)
Teens
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Teen Line for youth in need of support: 800-852-8336 or text TEEN to 839863
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Boys Town crisis hotline for girls and boys: 800-448-3000 or text VOICE to 20121
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Thursday’s Child National Helpline for teens and young adults: 800-USA-KIDS (800-872-5437)
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National Runaway Safeline for runaway and homeless youth, teens in crisis, and concerned family/friends: 800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929)
Veterans
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Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255 (Press 1)
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Vet Center Call Center hotline for veterans and their families to talk with another combat veteran: 877-WAR-VETS (877-927-8387)
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VA's National Caregiver Support Line for veterans and their caregivers/family members: 855-260-3274
UK Helplines
Abuse and domestic violence
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Respect Men’s Advice Line for male victims: 0808 801 0327
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ManKind Initiative for male victims: 01823 334244
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National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 999 5428
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NSPCC helpline if you’re worried about a child: 0800 800 5000
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NSPCC Childline for under 18s: 0800 1111
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Action on Elder Abuse: 080 8808 8141
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Rape Crisis National Telephone Helpline in England and Wales: 0808 802 9999
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Rape Crisis Scotland helpline: 08088 01 03 02
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Samaritans 24/7 helpline: 116 123
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Crisis text line: Text SHOUT to 85258
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Papyrus HOPELINEUK for those under 35: 0800 068 4141
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The Campaign Against Living Miserably CALM helpline: 0800 58 58 58
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National Domestic Abuse Helpline in the UK: 0808 2000 247
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Women’s Aid online chat
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Respect Phoneline for perpetrators of domestic violence: 0808 802 4040
Addiction
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Smokeline for stop smoking services in Scotland: 0800 84 84 84
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Help Me Quit helpline for stop smoking services in Wales: 0800 085 2219
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Gamcare National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133
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Frank helpline: 0300 1236600
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Drinkline national alcohol helpline: 0300 123 1110
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National Association for the Children of Alcoholics (NACOA) free helpline: 0800 358 3456
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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) National Helpline: 0800 917 7650
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Al-Anon Helpline for family and friends affected by someone else’s drinking: 0800 008 6811
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Narcotics Anonymous UK helpline: 0300 999 1212
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Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs helpline: 08080 10 10 11
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DrugFAM Helpline for those affected by someone else's drug or alcohol use: 0300 888 3853
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Families Anonymous (Famanon) Helpline for those who care about someone with a drug problem: 0207 4984 680
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Release helpline for help and legal advice about drugs: 020 7324 2989
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Dan 24/7 drug and alcohol helpline for Wales: 0808 808 2234
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NHS Smokefree helpline for stop smoking services in England: 0300 123 1044
ADHD
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The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service (ADDISS) helpline: 020 8952 2800
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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
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Child Autism UK helpline at 01344 882248
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Living Autism support line: 0800 756 2420
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Scottish Autism Help and Advice: 01259 222022
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Afasic Parents’ Helpline for children with speech and language impairments: 0300 666 9410
Bullying
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National Bullying Helpline: 0300 323 0169
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Kidscape Parent’s Helpline: 020 7823 5430
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Bullying UK helpline: 0808 800 2222
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NSPCC Childline for under 18s: 0800 1111
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Bully Busters Helpline: 0800 169 6928
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The Mix support for under 25s: 0808 808 4994
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LGBT+ Hate Crime Helpline: 020 7704 2040
Caregiving
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Age UK Advice Line: 0800 678 1602
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Age Scotland helpline: 0800 12 44 222
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Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Connect support line: 0333 150 3456
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Dementia UK dementia helpline: 0800 888 6678
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Mind Infoline: 0300 123 3393
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Carers UK helpline: 0808 808 7777
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Contact helpline for families with disabled children: 0808 808 3555
Eating disorders
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Beat Eating Disorders Helpline: 0808 801 0677, Youthline: 0808 801 0711, Studentline: 0808 801 0811
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National Centre for Eating Disorders support line: 0845 838 2040
Grief and loss
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Cruse Bereavement Care Helpline: 0808 808 1677
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Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide National Helpline: 0300 111 5065
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The Compassionate Friends helpline for bereaved parents: 0345 123 2304
LGBTQ+
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MindLine Trans+ national helpline: 0300 330 5468
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LGBT+ Hate Crime Helpline: 020 7704 2040
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National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 999 5428
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LGBT Helpline Scotland: 0300 123 2523
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LGBT Foundation advice, support, and information line: 0345 3 30 30 30
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Switchboard LGBT+ helpline: 0300 330 0630
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New Family Social Helpline for LGBT adopters and foster parents: 020 3880 2683
Mental health
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NHS: 111
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Find a local NHS urgent mental health helpline (England only)
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Anxiety UK: 03444 775 774
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Breathing Space (Scotland): 0800 83 85 87
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SupportLine for emotional support on any issue: 01708 765200
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Mind Infoline: 0300 123 3393
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Rethink Mental Illness advice line: 0808 801 0525
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SANEline national out-of-hours mental health helpline: 0300 304 7000
Parenting
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Family Lives Helpline: 0808 800 2222
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YoungMinds Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544
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Children 1st ParentLine Scotland Helpline: 08000 28 22 33
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Gingerbread Single Parent Helpline: 0808 802 0925
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Grandparents Plus advice service: 0300 123 7015
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New Family Social Helpline for LGBT adopters and foster parents: 020 3880 2683
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Cry-sis Helpline for parents with crying and sleepless babies: 08451 228 669
Self-harm
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Mind Infoline: 0300 123 3393
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Self Injury Support Helpline for women: 0808 800 8088
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ZEST (N. Ireland): 0287 126 6999
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The Mix support for under 25s: 0808 808 4994
Sleep
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The Sleep Charity National Sleep Helpline: 03303 530 541
Teens
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The Mix support for under 25s: 0808 808 4994
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NSPCC Childline for under 18s: 0800 1111
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YoungMinds Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544
Veterans
Combat Stress 24-hour helpline: 0800 138 1619
South Africa Helplines
Abuse and domestic violence
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Lifeline Stop Gender Violence toll-free helpline: 0800-150-150
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The Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC) Emergency Line: 0800 428 428
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Child Welfare South Africa to report child abuse or neglect: 087 822 1516
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Age in Action careline for elder abuse: 0800 333 231
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People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA): Lockdown Counselling Number 076 694 5911
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Lifeline National Counselling Line: 0861-322-322
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Befrienders South Africa: 0027 51 444 5000
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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)
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Akeso 24 hour emergency contact: 0861 435 787
Addiction
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Alcoholics Anonymous South Africa 24/7 helpline: 0861 435 722
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The South African Depression and Anxiety Group substance abuse line: 0800 12 13 14
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Narcotics Anonymous South Africa region phoneline: 0861 00 6962
ADHD
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The South African Depression and Anxiety Group ADHD helpline: 0800 55 44 33
Alzheimer’s and dementia
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Alzheimer’s South Africa national helpline: 0860 102 681
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Age in Action careline: 0800 333 231
Autism
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Autism South Africa: 011 484 9909
Bullying
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South African Federation for Mental Health (SAFMH) offers a helpdesk and information at: +27 (0) 11 781 1852
Caregiving
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Age in Action careline: 0800 333 231
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Alzheimer’s South Africa national helpline: 0860 102 681
LGBTQ+
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Triangle Project helpline: 021 712 6699
Mental health
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South African Schizophrenia & Bipolar Disorders Alliance: 011 326 0661
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Akeso help and counselling for different disorders: 0861 435 787
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Lifeline counselling: National: 0861 322 322, Johannesburg: 011 728-1331, Alexandra: 011 443 3555, Soweto: 067 019 0845 or 074 129 6960
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The South African Depression and Anxiety Group offers help and counselling for all mental health problems: 0800 567 567
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South African Federation for Mental Health (SAFMH) offers a helpdesk and information on mental health services: +27 (0) 11 781 1852
Parenting
Self-harm
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The South African Depression and Anxiety Group offers help with cutting and self-injury: 0800 567 567
Teens
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Love Life promoting youth health: 011 523 1000
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South African Federation for Mental Health (SAFMH) offers a helpdesk and mental health information for young people: +27 (0) 11 781 1852
New Zealand Helplines
Abuse and domestic violence
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Lifeline 24/7 Helpline: 0800 543 354
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Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
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Samaritans: 0800 726 666
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Youthline: 0800 376 633 or text 234
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Are You OK family violence helpline: 0800 456 450
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Shine domestic abuse helpline: 0508 744 633
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Women's Refuge Crisisline: 0800 733 843 (0800 REFUGE)
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Kidsline for young people up to 18: 0800 543 754 (0800 KIDSLINE)
Addiction
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Quit Line for smoking cessation help: 0800 778 778
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Alcohol and Drug Helpline: 0800 787 797
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Gambling Helpline: 0800 654 655 or text 8006
ADHD
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ADHD Association (NZ): (09) 625 1754
Alzheimer’s and dementia
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Alzheimers NZ: 0800 004 001
Autism
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Autism NZ: 0800 AUTISM (0800 288 476)
Bullying
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Youthline: 0800 376 633 or text 234
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Kidsline for young people up to 18: 0800 543 754 (0800 KIDSLINE)
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What's Up counselling for children and teenagers: 0800 942 8787
Caregiving
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Carers NZ Helpline: 0800 777 797
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Seniorline information on services for older people: 0800 725 463
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Alzheimers NZ: 0800 004 001
Eating disorders
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EDANZ for people with eating disorders and their families: 0800 2 EDANZ (0800 233 269) or in Auckland 09 522 2679
Grief and loss
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Skylight for support through trauma, loss and grief: 0800 299 100
LGBTQ+
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OUTLine NZ: 0800 688 5463 (OUTLINE)
Mental health
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Healthline for general health advice and information: 0800 611 116
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Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757
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Anxiety NZ: 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY)
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Need to Talk? 1737 to speak with a trained counsellor or peer support worker: Call or text 1737
Parenting
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Parent Helpline: 0800 568 856
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Family Services Directory for health and social support services in your area: 0800 211 211
Self-harm
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Healthline: 0800 611 116
Teens
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Youthline: 0800 376 633 or text 234
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Kidsline for young people up to 18: 0800 543 754 (0800 KIDSLINE)
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What's Up counselling for children and teenagers: 0800 942 8787
Veterans
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Veterans’ Affairs (VA): 0800 483 8372 (0800 4 Veteran)
Philippines Helplines
Abuse and domestic violence
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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
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In Touch Philippines free and anonymous 24/7 crisis line: +63 2 8893 7603, +63 917 800 1123, or +63 922 893 8944
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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
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Tawag Paglaum – Centro Bisaya 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention hotline: Smart/Sun: 0939-9375433, 0939-9365433, Globe/TM: 0927-6541629
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National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) Women and Child Protection Unit landline: 8-531-9001 Loc 309
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Bantay Bata 163 child helpline: 1-6-3
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Gender Watch Against Violence and Exploitation (GWAVE) free legal services for women: +63 915 259 3029
Addiction
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Department of Health (DOH) Substance Abuse Helpline: 1550
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Living Free Foundation: (0917) 322-7807
Mental health
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Philippine Mental Health Association (PMHA): +63 2 921 4958
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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
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In Touch Philippines free and anonymous 24/7 crisis line: +63 2 8893 7603, +63 917 800 1123, or +63 922 893 8944
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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
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Tawag Paglaum – Centro Bisaya 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention hotline: Smart/Sun: 0939-9375433, 0939-9365433, Globe/TM: 0927-6541629
Teens
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Bantay Bata 163 child helpline: 1-6-3
Ireland Helplines
Abuse and domestic violence
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Samaritans 24/7 helpline: 116 123
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Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 50808
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Women’s Aid 24hr National Freephone Helpline: 1800 341 900
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Men’s Aid Ireland: 01 554 3811
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Childline Helpline Ireland: 1800 66 66 66
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ISPCC Teenline: 1800 833 634
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Age Action HSE helpline: 1850 24 1850
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Rape Crisis Help Ireland 24 Hour Helpline: 1800 778888
Addiction
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HSE Drug and Alcohol Helpline: 1800 459 459
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Al-Anon Helpline for family and friends affected by someone’s drinking: 0800 008 6811
ADHD
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ADHD Ireland: (01) 874 8349
Alzheimer’s and dementia
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The Alzheimer Society of Ireland National Helpline: 1800 341 341
Autism
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Irish Society for Autism: 353 1 874 4684
Bullying
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Childline Helpline Ireland: 1800 66 66 66 or text BULLY to 50101
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LGBT Ireland helpline: 1890 929 539
Caregiving
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Family Carers Ireland on the National Freephone Careline: 1800 24 007 24
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The Alzheimer Society of Ireland National Helpline: 1800 341 341
Eating disorders
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Bodywhys Eating Disorders Associations of Ireland: 01 2107906
Grief and loss
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Irish Hospice Foundation Bereavement Support Line: 1800 80 70 77
LGBTQ+
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LGBT Ireland helpline: 1890 929 539
Mental health
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Mental Health Ireland: 01 2841166
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Aware Depression & Bipolar Disorder Support: Freephone 1800 80 48 48
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Grow mental health support: 1890 474 474
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Shine supporting people affected by mental ill health: 01 541 3715
Parenting
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Parentline national helpline: 1890 92 72 77 or 01 873 3500
Self-harm
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Pieta House therapeutic support to those who engage in self-harm: 1800 247 247
Teens
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ISPCC Teenline: 1800 833 634
Veterans
Emergency: 999 or 112
Australia Helplines
Abuse and domestic violence
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Lifeline: 13 11 14
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Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
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Kids Helpline for young people aged 5-25: 1800 55 1800
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BeyondBlue mental health support: 1300 22 4636
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1800RESPECT domestic violence and abuse helpline: 1800 737 732
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MensLine Australia for male relationship issues, including family violence: 1300 78 99 78
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Men’s Referral Service advice for men worried about their behavior: 1300 766 491
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Living Well directory of Australia-wide sexual assault services
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Kids Helpline for young people aged 5-25: 1800 55 1800
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CAPS for a list of state child abuse hotlines
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Elder Abuse Prevention Unit helpline: 1300 651 192
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Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277
Addiction
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Quitline for help to stop smoking: 13 7848
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Gambling Help Online helpline: 1800 858 858
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Sane Helpline for those with addiction and mental health issues: 1800 187 263
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healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222
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National Alcohol and Other Drug hotline: 1800 250 015
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Family Drug Support Australia Support Line for families dealing with drugs and alcohol: 1300 368 186
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24-hour Alcohol and Drug Information Services (ADIS) in your state
ADHD
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ADHD Foundation helpline: 1300 39 39 19
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Adults with ADHD: 02 9889 5977
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healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222
Alzheimer’s and dementia
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National Dementia Helpline: 1800 100 500
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Dementia Support Australia 24-hour help: 1800 699 799
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healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222
Autism
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Autism Australia: 1800 277 328
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healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222
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Parentline (QLD and NT): 1300 30 1300 or find a parentline in another state or territory
Bullying
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Kids Helpline for young people aged 5-25: 1800 55 1800
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Headspace national youth mental health service: 1800 650 890
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Beyond Blue for young people: 1300 22 4636
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QLife LGBTQ+ support helpline: 1800 184 527
Caregiving
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My Aged Care advice for seniors and their carers: 1800 200 422
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healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222
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National Dementia Helpline: 1800 100 500
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Dementia Support Australia 24-hour help: 1800 699 799
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Carers Australia Carers Gateway helpline: 1800 422 737
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Carer Support Australia: 8433 9555
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Mind Carer Helpline for those caring for someone with mental illness: 1300 554 660
Eating disorders
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Butterfly National Helpline for people with eating disorders and their carers: 1800 33 4673
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healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222
Grief and loss
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GriefLine counselling and support services: 1300 845 745
LGBTQ+
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QLife LGBTQ+ support helpline: 1800 184 527
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Headspace national youth mental health service: 1800 650 890
Mental health
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healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222
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Sane Australia counselling support for mental health issues: 1800 187 263
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MensLine Australia for male mental health issues: 1300 78 99 78
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Kids Helpline for young people aged 5-25: 1800 55 1800
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Beyond Blue for young people: 1300 22 4636
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Mind mental health support: 1300 286 463
Parenting
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healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222
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Parentline (QLD and NT): 1300 30 1300 or find a parentline in another state or territory
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Parents Beyond Breakup helpline for those dealing with breakups: 1300 853 437
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Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277
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Family Relationship Advice Line: 1800 050 321
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Tressilion parents help line for parents of infants and toddlers: 1300 272 736
Self-harm
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healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222
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Beyond Blue mental health support for young people: 1300 22 4636
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Sane Australia counselling support: 1800 187 263
Teens
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Kids Helpline for young people aged 5-25: 1800 55 1800
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Headspace national youth mental health service: 1800 650 890
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Beyond Blue for young people: 1300 22 4636
Veterans
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Open Arms veterans and families counselling: 1800 011 046
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ADF members and families all-hours support line: 1800 628 036
India Helplines
Abuse and domestic violence
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Sneha India 24/7 helpline: 91 44 24640050
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AASRA 24/7 helpline and directory: 91-9820466726
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Samaritans Mumbai helpline for those who are stressed, distressed, depressed, or suicidal: +91 84229 84528, +91 84229 84529, or +91 84229 84530
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Jeevan Aastha Helpline for mental health counseling: 1800 233 3330
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1Life 24-7 suicide prevention and crisis support: 7893078930
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NCW Women's HelpLine: 7827-170-170
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Operation Peacemaker domestic violence help: Call 1800 212 9131 or text 9333 40 4141. If you’re the aggressor, call: +91 7207-545577
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SNEHA Crisis Helpline for women and children: 98330 52684 or 91675 35765
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Save Indian Family helpline for abused/distressed men: +91-8882 498 498
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Anti-Trafficking helpline: 1800 419 8588
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Mahila Bol Helpline for women: 0124-4007444
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Childline India for children, teens, and adults concerned about them: 1098
Addiction
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National Tobacco Quit Line Services (NTQLS) - 1800 112 356
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National Toll Free Helpline to assist those dependent on alcohol or drugs: 1800-11-0031
Alzheimer’s and dementia
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Help Age India helpline: 1800-180-1253
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Alzheimer’s & Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI) national dementia helplines: 98461 98471, 98461 98473, or 98461 98786
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Elder Line national helpline for senior citizens: 14567
Autism
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National Autism Helpline: 9100 181 181
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Action for Autism: + 91 11 4054 0991 or + 91 11 4054 0992
Bullying
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Childline India for children, teens, and adults concerned about them: 1098
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National Cyber Crime's helpline: 155260
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Mahila Bol Helpline for women: 0124-4007444
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iCALL Helpline for professional, free and LGBTQ-friendly mental health counseling: 9152987821
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Voice that Cares Psychosocial First Aid (PSFA) Helpline: 8448-8448-45
Caregiving
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Caregiver Saathi Helpline: 91-932-6161-735
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Pallium India Free Palliative Care Telehealth Consultation: +91 860 688 4889
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Elder Line national helpline for senior citizens: 14567
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Help Age India helpline: 1800-180-1253
Grief and loss
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Sukh-Dukh Helpline for bereavement and grief counselling: 759-405-2605
LGBTQ+
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iCALL Helpline for professional, free and LGBTQ-friendly mental health counseling: 9152987821
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Queerythm helpline for LGBTIQ community: +91 9747811406
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Naz Foundation for Lesbian and Women Sexuality Support: +91 11 41325042 or +91 11 40793157/58
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Or search LGBTQ India Helplines for regional numbers
Mental health
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Mann Talks to speak with a trained mental health professional: +91-8686139139
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AASRA 24/7 helpline and directory: 91-9820466726
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Samaritans Mumbai helpline for those who are stressed, distressed, depressed, or suicidal: +91 84229 84528, +91 84229 84529, or +91 84229 84530
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The MINDS Foundation for those experiencing mental health problems: 18005-477-200
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Jeevan Aastha Helpline for mental health counseling: 1800 233 3330
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Childline India for children, teens, and adults concerned about them: 1098
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iCALL Helpline for professional and free mental health counseling: 9152987821
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Voice that Cares Psychosocial First Aid (PSFA) Helpline: 8448-8448-45
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KIRAN Ministry of Social Justice mental health helpline: 1800-599-0019
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Vandrevala Foundation support for mental health: +1 256 666 2142 or +91 9999 666 555
Parenting
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Childline India for children, teens, and adults concerned about them: 1098
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iCALL Helpline for professional and free mental health counseling: 9152987821
Self-harm
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Childline India for children, teens, and adults concerned about them: 1098
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iCALL Helpline for professional and free mental health counseling: 9152987821
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KIRAN Ministry of Social Justice mental health helpline: 1800-599-0019
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Vandrevala Foundation support for mental health: +1 256 666 2142 or +91 9999 666 555
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Mann Talks to speak with a trained mental health professional: +91-8686139139
Teens
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Childline India for children, teens, and adults concerned about them: 1098
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KIRAN Ministry of Social Justice mental health helpline: 1800-599-0019
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Vandrevala Foundation support for mental health: +1 256 666 2142 or +91 9999 666 555
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Mann Talks to speak with a trained mental health professional: +91-8686139139
Veterans
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Emergency: 112