Hotlines

National Hopeline Network
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)

About Suicide: Crisis Intervention - Information on what to do if you or a friend is suicidal. As well as information for the survivors of a loved ones suicide. Numbers and e-mail addresses of those to write or call if you are feeling suicidal, as well as a list of resources.

American Association of Suicidology - Information on suicide for the suicidal individual and friends/family. Phone numbers and links to crisis centers and hotlines. As well as information on support groups available in your area.

Also, extensive research on suicide is available at a fee. A list of resources.

Befrienders International - Information on what to do if you are suicidal. As well as information on what to do if a friend is suicidal and the warning signs of suicide. Also, most importantly, phone numbers to crisis centers and hotlines and e-mail addresses of individuals ready to listen and to do what they can to help.

Last of all, information on depression, self-injury and homosexuality. As well as some additional information on suicide.

The Samaritans - A charity based in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. It provides completely confidential emotional support to those who are suicidal and those who are in despair. This can be done through e-mail, the phone, snail mail or face-to-face. Publications are also available.

SuicideHotlines.com - Phone numbers and links to crisis centers and hotlines. Information on what to expect when you call and what to do if the number to your local hotline is not working. Also gives reasons on why one might want to call and words meant to comfort you.

Alcohol/Substance Abuse
Anxiety
Child Abuse
Domestic Violence
Eating Disorders
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgendered
Mental Health
Mood Disorders
OCD
Self-Injury
Sexual Assault
Teen Crisis
Therapists

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Alcohol/Substance Abuse

Al-Anon Family Groups
1-888-4AL-ANON (1-888-425-2666)
A confidential line to find information on meetings in your local area.

Alcoholics Anonymous
+ 44 (0) 845 769 7555 - UK
1-212-870-3400 - USA
32-3-239-1415 - Belgium
A confidential line to find information on meetings in your local area.

American Council on Alcoholism
1-800-527-5344
A toll-free helpline.

Drinkline - UK 0800 917 8282
Offers advice, information and support to anyone concerned about their own or someone else's drinking, regardless of age or gender.

Druglijn - Belgium
078/15 10 20
A helpline.

Narcotics Anonymous
0845 FREEDOM (0845 3733366) - UK
1-818-773-9999 - USA
A helpline providing information and contacts.

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
1-800-729-6686
Hearing Impaired: 1-800-487-4889
Espanol: 1-877-767-8432
A toll-free helpline.

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
1-800-NCA-CALL (1-800-622-2255)
A 24-hour affiliate referral helpline.

RELEASE Heroin Helpline - UK
0845 4500 215
The Helpline offers help, advice, information, support and referral to people affected directly and indirectly by heroin use.

RE-Solv - UK
01785 810762
Support, advice and information for people affected by solvent and volatile substance abuse.

Talk to Frank - UK
0800 77 66 00
A 24-hour, confidential helpline. Gives advice and information to anyone in the UK concerned about drugs. Is available in other languages at certain times.

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Anxiety

Destigmatize - UK
0870 126 4872
Telephone helpline service in the UK available in Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu.

First Steps - UK
0845 120 2916
Helpline for anyone experiencing general anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorders, etc.

No Panic - UK
0808 808 0545
Helpline for anxiety disorders, panic attacks etc.

Panic Disorder Information Hotline
1-800-64-PANIC
Provides information on panic disorder and referrals to counselors in your local area.

The National Phobics Society - UK
0870 122 2325
A helpline for individuals affected by anxiety, phobias, compulsive disorders and/or panic attacks.

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Child Abuse

Childline - UK
0800 11 11
A free national helpline for youth in trouble or danger in the UK.

Childline - South Africa
08000 55555
A 24-hour, toll-free helpline for abused youth and friends/family in South Africa. Answered by trained counsellors. Offers free counselling by phone or in person.

Child Protection Service Hotline (MCYS) - Singapore
1800-258 6378
To report a case of suspected child abuse.

Kids Help Line - Australia
1-800-55-1800
A 24-hour, toll free national helpline for youth in Australia.

Kids Help Phone - Canada
1-800-668-6868
A 24-hour, toll free national helpline for youth in Australia. In English and French.

National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-25ABUSE (1-800-252-2873)

Childhelp USA
1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)
Hearing Impaired: 1-800-2-A-CHILD (1-800-222-4453)
A 24-hour hotline for those being abused and those who know of someone being abused. Professional crisis counselors offer help and support.

Makkala Sahaya Vani - India
1098
Toll free helpline.

NSPCC Asian Child Abuse Help Lines
0800 096 7714 - Bengali/Sylheti
0800 096 7715 - Gujarati
0800 096 7716 - Hindi
0800 096 7717 - Punjabi
0800 096 7718 - Urdu
0800 096 7719 - English Asian service
A free Asian helpline with different numbers for several languages.

Tinkle Friend - Singapore 1800 — 2744788
A helpline for abused children

Vertrouwenscentrum Kindermishandeling - Belgium
03/477 60 60 A helpline.

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Domestic Violence

Broken Rainbow
08452 60 44 60
Supports lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people who are experiencing domestic violence in the UK.

Domestic Violence Crisis Services - Australia
1800 811 811 / tty: 1800 812 225 (Queensland)
1800 019 116 (Northern Territory)
(03) 9373 0123 / 1800 015 188 (Victoria)
1800 656 463 (New South Wales)
(02) 6280 0900 / (02) 6247-0893 (TTY) (ACT)
(03) 6233 2529 or 1800 633 937 (North), 1800 608 122 (Statewide) (Tasmania)
1800 800 098 (South Australia)
1800 007 339 (Women) / 1800 000 599 (Men) (Western Australia)
Crisis hotlines in Australia.

Domestic Violence Hotline - Canada
t 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
Also serves the United States.

Jewish Women's Aid
0800 591203
A free-phone national confidential helpline for Jewish women affected by domestic violence.

M.A.L.E. (Men's Advice Line and Enquiries)
0845 064 6800
For male victim's of domestic violence in the UK in a heterosexual, gay, bi-sexual or transgender relationship and need confidential help.

National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
Hearing Impaired: 1-800-787-3224
A national, toll-free, 24-hour hotline for victims of domestic violence and those who know of someone who is experiencing domestic violence. Provides crisis intervention, information about domestic violence and referrals to local service providors and agencies.

National Network of Women's Refugee's and Support Service - Ireland
+353 (0)90 64 79078

Northern Ireland Women's Aid Society Domestic Abuse Helpline
0800 917 1414
Free, 24-hour helpline for victims of domestic violence. Offers information and support, referrals, counseling and services for children.

Scottish Women's Aid Society Domestic Abuse Helpline
0 800 027 1234
Additional Numbers
Free, 24-hour helpline for victims of domestic violence. Offers information and support, referrals, counseling and services for children.

Women's Aid National Domestic Violence Helpline - UK
0808 2000 247
Free, 24-hour helpline for victims of domestic violence. Completely confidential. Provides advice, information and temporary refuge for women threatened by emotional and physical abuse.

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Eating Disorders

beat eating disorders - UK
0845 634 1414
Helpline for those with eating disorders.

Caraline - UK
01582 457474
Helpline providing counselling and support for people experiencing anorexia, bulimia, COED.

National Eating Disorders Association
1-800-931-2237
A toll-free, national helpline that provides services, help and guidance to those with eating disorders and their friends/family.

National Organization of Anorexia and Associated Disorders
1-847-831-3438
Information, support and treatment referrals.

Overeaters Anonymous - UK
07000 784985
24hr information line on a machine.

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Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgendered

The Beaumont Society
07000 - 287878
National 24hr helpline and other support for transvestites, transsexuals, their partners and families.

The D'Arcy Lainey Foundation (DALAFO)
01706 849979
Information and support for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender parents and their children.

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Helpline and Peer Listing Line
1-617-267-9001
1-888-340-4528 (toll free)
1-617-267-2535 (peer listening)
1-800-399-PEER (peer listening, toll free)
A national, toll-free helpline and peer listening line.

Gay & Lesbian Friend Helpline (Gloucestershire) - UK
(01452) 306800
A helpline for anyone concerned about their sexuality. Has an extensive list of links to other helplines in the UK for gays and lesbians.

Gay and Lesbian National Hotline
1-888-THE-GLNH (1-888-843-4564)
Toll-free, nationwide hotline for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth. Completely confidential. Offers information, referrals and peer counseling.

The Gender Trust - UK
07000 790347
Helpline for people who are transsexual, gender dysphoric or transgender.

holebifoon
09 238 26 26
Hotline for gays and lesbians in Belgium.

LGBT Youth Scotland
0845 113 0005
Helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people under 26.

London Bisexual Phoneline - UK
0845 450 1263
Phoneline for bisexuals.

London Gay and Lesbian Switchboard - UK
020 7837 7324
Provides confidential, nonjudgemental support.

Quest Linkine - UK
0808 808 0234
The helpline for gay and lesbian Catholics.

The Trevor Project
1-866-4-U-TREVOR
Toll-free, suicide hotline for gay and lesbian youth (and those questioning their sexuality). Offers information and support.

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Mental Health

MIND (National Association for Mental Health - UK
0845 766 0163
A national helpline offering information.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-950-6264)
Hearing Impaired: 1-703-516-7227
A national, toll-free helpline.

The National Mental Health Association Information Center
1-800-273-TALK
A toll-free national hotline. Information on mental illnesses and treatments given, as well as referrals for treament services in your area.

SANEline - UK
0845 767 8000
A national helpline offering information, crisis care and emotional support to anyone affected by mental health problems. Referrals may also be given.

Supportline UK
(020) 8554 9004
A confidential telephone helpline which provides support to any individual with any issue.

Threshold - Women and Mental Health Infoline - UK
0808 808 6000
Provides information and factsheets, details of services throughout the UK, self-help and support group contacts and information on counselling and therapy.

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Mood Disorders: Depression, Bipolar Disorder

Depression Alliance - UK
0845 123 23 20
Offers information about depression.

Depression Awareness, Recognition and Treatment (D/ART)
1-800-421-4211
Free publications about depression for people of all ages.

National Depressive & Manic-Depressive Association
1-800-826-3632
Request information about depression.

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OCD

National OCD Information Hotline
1-800-NEWS-4-OCD
Provides information on the OCD and Spectrum Disorders Association and on OCD.

OCD Action - UK
0845 390 OCDA (6232)
Help and information line.

OCD Hotline
1-212-726-2390
Leave a message and get advice.

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Self-Injury

Bristol Crisis Service for Women - UK
+ 44 (0) 117 925 1119
Offers a confidential helpline service on selected days and times.

SAFE (Self-Abuse Finally Ends) Alternative Information Line
1-800-DONT-CUT
Free information on self-injury available.

ZEST - N. Ireland
0287 126 6999
Telephone counselling and other support services for individuals who self harm or attempt suicide.

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Sexual Assault

Centre Against Sexual Assault - Australia
1800 806 292 (if you live in Victoria but outside of metropolitan Melbourne)
Confidential telephone counselling, information, and referral.

Colchester Rape Crisis Line - UK (CRCL)
01206 769795
Confidential and non-judgemental support service for women and girls who have been raped, sexually abused or assaulted either recently. Telephone help-line is open twice a week.

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre - Ireland
1 800 778 888
24-hour crisis helpline.

London Rape Crisis Line
020-7837 1600
Run by survivors of sexual assault.

Nottelefon Zurich (Help Phone) - Switzerland
01 / 291 46 46
Counseling by phone and in person, as well as free referrals to doctors and legal advisors.

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
1-800-656-HOPE
The only national hotline for victims of sexual assault. Offers free, confidential counseling 24 hours a day. It connects the caller to the number of their local rape crisis center.

Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling
01962 848024 (women)
01962 848027 (men)
Calls can be from young people and men and women, people who may have been subjected to rape, sexual abuse and any form of sexual violence and their partners, relatives or friends. In the UK.

Sexual Assault Crisis Helplines - Australia
(06)247 2525 (ACT)
(02) 9819 6565 / tty: 1800 424 017 (New South Wales) (02) 9819 6565 (New South Wales)
(02) 42 (New South Wales)
(08) 8951 5888 (Northern Territory)
(07) 3391 0004 (Queensland)
(08) 8226 8787 (South Australia)
(03) 6231 1811 (Tasmania)
(03) 9870 7330 (Victoria)
(03) 9345 5522 (Victoria)
(03) 5022 3444 (Victoria)
(03) 9594 2289 (Victoria)
(03) 9687 5811 (Victoria)
(08) 9340-1828 / (08) 9340-1820 / 1800 199-888 (telephone and face to face counselling) (Western Australia)
Various sexual assault crisis helplines.

Survivors UK
0845 122 1201

Offers confidential and emotional support on the telephone for children, young adults and adults affected by male sex abuse in the UK.

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Teen Crisis

Boys and Girls Town National Hotline
1-800-448-3000
Hearing Impaired: 1-800-448-1833
A toll-free national hotline for girls and boys and parents to call with any problem(s) they may have. Professional counselors give answers and support and can help find services and agencies in the callers' local area. Spanish-speaking counselors are available and there are translation services for 100+ languages.

Covenant House Nine Line
1-800-999-9999
1-800-999-9915 (tty)
For teens in crisis. A free, confidential helpline that is available 24-hours a day.

Kinder- en jongerentelefoon - Belgium
102
For children and teens.

National Runaway Switchboard
1-800-RUNAWAY
A national, toll-free hotline for runaway and homeless youth, teens in crisis and concerned family/friends. Completely confidential.

Youth2Youth Helpline - UK
020 8896 3675
A confidential helpline for youth run by youth.

Youth Access - UK
0208 772 9900
A helpline for youth that puts them in touch with services in their area and counselors.

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Therapists

1-800-THERAPIST (1-800-843-7274)
1-800-THERAPIST
A toll-free, national helpline that offers mental health information and referrals to a therapist. Answered by trained referral resource counselors.

Find-a-Therapist.com
1.866.450.3463
1.866.450.FIND
International database of numerous mental health care professionals, including but not limited to therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, marriage and family therapists and counselors.