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If you are in distress, feeling alone, or in an emergency situation, or have any s*icidal ideation, call 211, or 911 (US).
Resources
Life can be tricky, and we can feel stuck, or alone, here are some resources that I recommend if you need someone to talk to:
Emergency tools — immediate steps you can take when stressed or overwhelmed.
- Remove access to means of harm (medication, sharp objects, firearms).
- Move to a safer place if possible and contact someone you trust.
- Use grounding techniques: 5 things you can see, 4 you can touch, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, 1 you can taste.
- Breathe: slow inhale 4s — hold 4s — exhale 6 – 8s, repeat.
- If you’re with someone in crisis, stay calm, listen without judgment, and help them contact emergency services or a crisis line.
Below is a concise global list of major self-harm/s*icide/crisis helplines by country/region:
Global & multi-national
- International Suicide Prevention & Crisis Lifeline: 988 (United States; use local equivalent numbers where available) — call or text.
- Befrienders Worldwide: www.befrienders.org — global directory of crisis helplines and email support.
- IASP (International Association for Suicide Prevention): www.iasp.info — global resources and links.
United States
- National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 — call or text; chat at 988lifeline.org
- Veterans Crisis Line: 988 then press 1; text 838255; chat online.
- SAMHSA National Helpline (substance use & mental health): 988 or 1‑800‑662‑HELP (4357)
Canada
- Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 988 — call or text; online chat through crisisservicescanada.ca
- Kids Help Phone (youth): 1‑800‑668‑6868; text CONNECT to 686868; live chat.
Africa
- South Africa: Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0800 567 567; Lifeline 0861 322 322.
- Nigeria: Various local NGOs and mental health hotlines — use Befrienders directory for country contacts.
Asia & Pacific
- India: Kiran Mental Health Helpline: 1800‑599‑0019; Snehi/ICALL/various local services.
- Japan: Tokyo Mental Health and TELL Lifeline: 03‑5774‑0992 (TELL) and various local hotlines.
- China: Beijing Mental Health Hotline and local crisis lines; emergency 120.
- Philippines: National Center for Mental Health Crisis Hotline: 0917‑899‑8727 / 0966‑351‑4518 (check local listings).
Australia
- Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 — 24/7 phone and online chat.
- Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 — mental health support.
Latin America
- Mexico: Línea de la Vida: 800 911 2000 (varies by state); national emergency 911.
- Argentina: Centro de Asistencia al Suicida: 135 (Buenos Aires) / 911 for emergencies.
Europea
- France: SOS Suicide — 01 45 39 40 00; S.O.S Amitié (emotional support) 09 72 39 40 50
- Germany: TelefonSeelsorge — 0800 1110 111 or 0800 1110 222; online chat available.
- Spain: Teléfono de la Esperanza — 717 003 717; national emergency 112.
- Italy: Telefono Amico and local ASL crisis services — call emergency 112 for immediate danger.
(For EU countries not listed, use Befrienders Worldwide directory.)
United Kingdom
- Samaritans: 116 123 — free 24/7 phone and email support.
- Shout (crisis text): text SHOUT to 85258 — 24/7.
Remote/Other resources
- Online therapy directories: BetterHelp, Talkspace, local licensed teletherapy services (verify local licensing).
- Crisis Text/Chat services: many countries offer text-based crisis support (e.g., 85258 in UK, 741741 in US—check local equivalent).
If you need someone to talk to:
- If you are in the United States, call or text 988 or use 988lifeline.org to chat.
- If you are elsewhere, find local crisis lines and 24/7 chat options through Befrienders Worldwide (www.befrienders.org) or the
International Association for Suicide Prevention (www.iasp.info). - For youth: look for youth-specific lines (e.g., Kids Help Phone in Canada, local school counseling services).
Need a safe space or peer support?
- Search for local peer-support groups, LGBTQ+ centers, community mental health centers, or online moderated support
forums (e.g., 7 Cups, local non‑profits).
Therapy & longer-term resources
Because we all need to vent, and have a safe space to process hard times, trauma, or normal daily issues.
- If you can, connect with a licensed mental health professional (psychologist, psychiatrist, counselor). If cost is a barrier, look for: sliding-scale clinics, community mental health centers, university counseling clinics, or non-profit organizations.
- Consider evidence-based therapies: CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) for emotion regulation, and medication when indicated —
a psychiatrist can advise.
A gentle reminder: it’s okay to ask for help; you’re not alone,
you are loved, and you are wanted.
References and direct links to authoritative sources:
- WHO — Suicide prevention overview and LIVE LIFE implementation guide. World Health Organization (WHO)
- WHO — Suicide fact sheet. World Health Organization (WHO)
- CDC — Suicide prevention strategies and resources. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- PubMed Central — review: Improving suicide prevention through evidence-based approaches. National Institutes of Health
- PAHO (Pan American Health Organization) — regional suicide-prevention resources and initiatives.
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