GET SUPPORT
If you're ever worried that someone's life is in immediate danger, call or go directly to the emergency services in your country. In other situations, here is a list of mental health helplines for a variety of different countries.
UNITED KINGDOM & IRELAND
UK
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Emergency services on 999
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Mind Infoline on 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)
For advice and support on a wide range of mental health problems.
- Samaritans free at any time, on 116 123
For people experiencing suicidal thoughts.
IRELAND
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Emergency services on 999
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Connect counselling Helpline: 1800 477 477
Website: https://connectcounselling.ie/
- Samaritans: FreePhone 116123
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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Emergency services on 911
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) hotline 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org
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Crisis Text Line – Text NAMI to 741-741
Connect with a trained crisis counsellor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Call 800-273-TALK (8255)
If you or someone you know is in crisis—whether they are considering suicide or not—please call the toll-free Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) to speak with a trained crisis counsellor 24/7.
AUSTRALIA
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Emergency services on 000
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Lifeline 13 11 14
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Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
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Suicide callback service 1300 659 467
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The MindSpot Clinic 1800 61 44 34
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Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
Free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25
NEW ZEALAND
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Emergency services on 111
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Lifeline 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP)
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Suicide Crisis Helpline 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
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Healthline 0800 611 116
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Samaritans 0800 726 666
SOUTH AFRICA
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Emergency services on 112
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Suicide Crisis Helpline 0800 567 567
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24hr Substance Abuse Helpline 0800 12 13 14
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Mental Health Helplines 0800 456 789 / 0800 21 22 23
JAPAN
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Emergency services on 119
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Tell Lifeline on 03-5774-0992
Websites: https://telljp.com/lifeline
OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION

MOVEMBER
Movember’s website contains links to a range of more specialist mental health service providers.

NHS
The National Health Service (NHS) website provides a series of reliable explanations on a range of mental health disorders.