Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical or mental health condition.

United States

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988)
  Call or text 988 | https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

• Crisis Text Line
  Text HOME to 741741 | https://www.crisistextline.org

• SAMHSA National Helpline
  Call 1-800-662-4357 (HELP) | https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

• Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth)
  Call 1-866-488-7386 | Text START to 678678 | https://www.thetrevorproject.org

Canada

• Talk Suicide Canada
  Call or text 1-833-456-4566 | https://suicideprevention.ca

• Kids Help Phone (Youth Support)
  Call or text 1-800-668-6868 | https://kidshelpphone.ca

United Kingdom

• Samaritans
  Call 116 123 | https://www.samaritans.org

• Mind (Mental Health Support)
  Call 0300 123 3393 | https://www.mind.org.uk

Australia

• Lifeline Australia
  Call 13 11 14 | https://www.lifeline.org.au

India

• Vandrevala Foundation Helpline
  Call 1860 266 2345 | https://vandrevalafoundation.com

• AASRA (Suicide Prevention)
  Call +91 9820466726 | https://www.aasra.info

Other International Resources

• International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
  Provides hotlines and support worldwide: https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis-Centres/

• Befrienders Worldwide
  Emotional support and crisis helplines globally: https://www.befrienders.org

Therapy & Online Counseling (Global Options)

• BetterHelp – Online therapy available worldwide: https://www.betterhelp.com

• Open Path Collective – Low-cost therapy sessions (mainly U.S. but some global providers): https://openpathcollective.org

• Psychology Today Therapist Directory – Search therapists by country: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/therapists

Support Groups and Online Communities

General Mental Health Support

• Mental Health America – Peer support, online communities, and education: https://www.mhanational.org

• 7 Cups – Free online emotional support from trained listeners: https://www.7cups.com

Survivor Support Groups

• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) – Confidential support for survivors of sexual violence: https://www.rainn.org

• National Center for Victims of Crime – Advocacy and support groups: https://victimsofcrime.org

Foster Care and Adoption Support

• FosterClub – Community and resources for current and former foster youth: https://www.fosterclub.com

• Adoption.com Forums – Support for adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive families: https://www.adoption.com/forums

Online Healing Communities

• The Mighty – Digital health community for people facing mental health challenges: https://www.themighty.com

• Reddit Communities – Peer support and shared experiences:

• r/CPTSD

• r/traumatoolbox

• r/mentalhealth

If You Are in Immediate Danger

If you are at risk of harming yourself or someone else, call your local emergency number immediately (e.g., 911 in the U.S., 999 in the U.K., 112 in Europe).