For help, guidance and advice, please contact the following helplines.
- Asia
Asia: Domestic Violence Information
http://www.hotpeachpages.net/asia/index.html
International Directory of Domestic Violence Agencies.
International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/Asia/
Find Crisis Centres in Asia.
- Australia
BEREAVEMENT
Griefline
You can experience grief for many different reasons. Griefline can support and help you.
Helpline: 1300 845 745.
Online counselling Service:https://griefline.org.au/online-counselling-service/
FAMILY AND RELATIONSHIPS
Relationships Australia
https://www.relationships.org.au/relationship-advice
Relationships Australia is a leading not-for-profit provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities.
Helpline: 1300 364 277.
MENTAL HEALTH
Beyond Blue
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
They provide information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live. They can help with depression, anxiety and suicide.
Helpline: 1300 22 4636.
Chat available.
LifeLine
Crisis support and suicide prevention.
Helpline: 13 11 14.
Chat available.
ONLINE BULLYING
Kids Helpline
Kids Helpline is a 24-hour, seven day a week counselling service for Australian young people aged between 5 and 25 years.
Helpline: 1800 551 800.
Email: counsellor@kidshelpline.com.au.
Chat available 24/7.
To learn more about cyberbullying:
https://www.esafety.gov.au/complaints-and-reporting/cyberbullying-complaintsVICTIMS OF CRIME
Victims of Crime
https://www.victimsofcrime.vic.gov.au/
This is the official Victorian Government website for people affected by crime. Get free information and support to help you manage the effects of crime and guide you through the legal process.
Helpline: 1800 819 817.
Email: vsa@justice.vic.gov.au.
8am-11pm, 7 days a week.
- Europe
International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/Europe/
Mental health helpline
Mental Health Helpline is assigned a common international telephone number in the EU / EEA. The help telephone will be able to be called no matter where you are within this area. Mental Health Help telephone line is a service for people who feel lonely or are in a mental crisis. Based in Norway.
Tel: 116 123.
- UK
BEREAVEMENT
Cruse Bereavement Care
Cruse provides advice and support to anyone who has been bereaved, no matter how recently or long ago a loved one died.
Helpline: 0808 808 1677 (lines open Monday – Friday 9.30am – 5pm and until 8pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).
Email: helpline@cruse.org.uk.
FAMILY AND RELATIONSHIPS
CLICK
https://clickrelationships.org/
Online advice service providing relationship support for individuals, couples and families.
Coercive Control
Information on Coercive control, which is when a person with whom you are personally connected, repeatedly behaves in a way which makes you feel controlled, dependent, isolated or scared.
Get Safe Online
https://www.getsafeonline.org/
Expert advice for adults, children and parents on protecting your computer, phone, tablet and much more.
Missing People
http://www.missingpeople.org.uk
Missing people provide support and advice to missing people, as well as concerned families and friends.
Helpline: 116 000 (lines open 24 hours).
Text: 116 000
Email: 116000@missingpeople.org.uk.
Relate
Relate provides counselling, psychosexual therapy, and other services to help with relationship difficulties.
Find local contact details here https://www.relate.org.uk/find-your-nearest-relateReport a Stalker
https://www.gov.uk/report-stalker
Government information on reporting the crime of stalking.
Supportline
http://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/bullying_at_school.php
Supportline provides telephone support for any problems including bullying and cyber-bullying.
Helpline: 01708 765 200 (lines open Monday 8.30 – 10.30am, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 5pm – 7.30pm).
Email: info@supportline.org.uk.
Think U Know
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/14_plus/
Need advice? about sex, relationships and the internet? You're in the right place.
MENTAL ILLNESS
Anxiety UK
http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/index.php
Anxiety UK supports anyone with an anxiety condition.
Helpline: 03444 775 774 (lines open Mondays - Fridays 9.30am – 5.30pm).
Text: 07537 416 905
Email: support@anxietyuk.org.uk.
BPD WORLD
Life can be stressful and complicated enough without having to worry about which diagnosis or label most accurately fits you.
Harmless
http://www.harmless.org.uk/index.php
Offering support and information for anyone who self harms, as well as their friends and families.
Email: info@harmless.org.uk.
No Panic
Support for anyone who suffers from panic attacks, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorders, as well as other related anxiety disorders.
Helpline: 0844 967 4848 (lines open Monday – Friday 3pm- 6pm, Thursday to 8pm & Saturday 6pm - 8pm).
Youth Helpline: 0330 606 1174 (lines open Monday – Friday 3pm- 6pm, Thursday & Saturday 6pm - 8pm).
Personality Disorder - NHS
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Personality-disorder/
NHS information on the symptoms and treatment of a Personality Disorder.
PTSD - NHS
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/pages/introduction.aspx
NHS information on symptoms and treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Samaritans
Helpline: 116 123 (lines open 24 hours) This new number is free and does not appear on phone bills.
Email: jo@samaritans.org.
SANE
SANE offers emotional support to anyone affected by a mental health problem, trained mental health staff are available via the helpline.
Helpline: 0300 304 7000 (lines open 4.30pm - 10.30pm).
Shout
‘Shout’ can help if you’re experiencing a personal crisis and need support to cope. Text Shout to 85258.
Young Minds
Young Minds provide support on a range of mental health issues for young people up to the age of 25, and their families.
Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544 (lines open Monday - Friday 9.30 -4pm).
Email: parents@youngminds.org.uk.
VICTIMS OF CRIME
Cyberbullying
https://www.nationalbullyinghelpline.co.uk/cyberbullying.html
On this section of the National Bullying Helpline, you can find support and information about cyberbullying.
Tel: 0845 22 55 787
Galop
Galop supports lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender people experiencing domestic violence.
Helpline: 0800 999 5428 (lines open Monday, Tuesday, Friday 10am - 5pm, Wednesday & Thursday to 8pm).
Online chat Wednesday & Thursday from 5 till 8pm.
Email: help@galop.org.uk.
National Bullying Helpline
https://www.nationalbullyinghelpline.co.uk/
Information and advice about bullying at work and bullying at school for children, parents and employees.
National Domestic Violence Helpline
Supporting women who experience physical, emotional or sexual violence in the home.
Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (lines open 24 hours - member of language line for access to interpreters for non-English speaking callers).
National Stalking Helpline
http://www.stalkinghelpline.org/
Guidance information for harassment or stalking.
Helpline: 0808 802 0300 (lines open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9.30 – 4pm, Wednesday 1 – 4pm).
Victim Support
https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/
Help and support for anyone affected by any crime or assault, regardless of whether or not the police are contacted.
Helpline: 0808 16 89 111 (lines open 24 hours a day).
Email: info@victimsupport.org.uk.
- USA
BEREAVEMENT
Coping with loss - Mental Health America
https://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/conditions/coping-loss-bereavement-and-grief
Information and support about coping with the loss of a loved one.
FAMILY AND RELATIONSHIPS
Cyber Safety
https://www.opencolleges.edu.au/informed/cyber-safety/
Here you will find an interactive guide to staying safe on the Internet.
Love is Respect
https://www.loveisrespect.org/
Highly-trained advocates offer support, information and advocacy to young people who have questions or concerns about their dating relationships.
You can talk to them through their chat 24/7/365.
Helpline: 1.866.331.9474
Text LOVEIS to 22522.
Relationships and Safety
https://www.womenshealth.gov/relationships-and-safety/get-help
The resources on this page are free and confidential. Find support, guidance, and help if you have been abused in any way.
Rethink Mental Illness
‘Rethink Mental Illness’ improves the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through services and local groups, expert information and training, and successful campaigning. Their goal is to make sure everyone affected by severe mental illness has a good quality of life.
Samaritans
http://www.samaritansusa.org/contact.php
‘Samaritans’ offers help and support if you are in crisis or suicidal and need someone to talk to.
Call the Samaritans branch in your area or 1 (800) 273-TALK.
MENTAL ILLNESS
Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA
‘The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)’ provides a broad range of free resources to the public including webinars, podcasts, blog posts, two online peer-to-peer support communities, a “find a therapist” directory and a monthly e-newsletter.
BPD - NAMI
https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions/Borderline-Personality-Disorder
Learn about Borderline Personality Disorder and find help and support about the condition.
Helpline: 800-950 - NAMI M-F, 10 AM - 6 PM ET
Find help in a crisis or text NAMI to 741741.
Email: info@nami.org.
Mental Health America
https://screening.mentalhealthamerica.net/
Help and support with depression, anxiety, bipolar, psychosis and self-harm.
VICTIMS OF CRIME
Cyberbullying
https://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/what-is-it/index.html
On this section of the National Bullying Helpline, you can find support and information about cyberbullying.
Missing Persons Support Center
‘MPSC’ provides support and advice to missing people, as well as concerned families and friends.
Tel: 636-236-3730
Email: admin@mpsc2017.org.
Stalking Resource Center
https://victimsofcrime.org/our-programs/past-programs/stalking-resource-center/stalking-information
The mission of the ‘Stalking Resource Center’ is to enhance the ability of professionals, organizations, and systems to effectively respond to stalking.
Stop bullying now!
A resource website sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services that addresses the warning signs of bullying, how to talk about bullies, how to report bullies and cyberbullying.
Helpline: 1-800-273
TALK (8255).