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HELP & SUPPORT
 

If you are concerned about your mental health or in crisis, please contact your GP or local specialist crisis services.

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UK & REPUBLIC OF IRELAND

Emergency: 112 or 999
Non-emergency: NHC 111, Option 2
24/7 Helpline: Samaritans 116 123 (UK and ROI)

or e-mail  jo@samaritans 
Shout: Text "DESERVE" TO 85258

0808 2000 247  24-hour freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge.

0808 802 9999 The Rape Crisis national freephone helpline (12-12.30pm-and 7-9.30pm every day of the year)

 

ASSOCIATIONS

British Psychological Society - BPS 

www.bps.org.uk


THE SMARITANS

Confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair.Samaritans.org:

https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help-you/contact-us


YourLifeCounts.org:

https://yourlifecounts.org/find-help/

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MENTAL HEALTH GUIDE

https://www.drugwatch.com/mental-health/

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VICTIM SUPPORT 

https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/

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THE BEREAVEMENT TRUST 
A listening ear, information and support in time of sorrow Free Helpline. Our trained volunteers offer comfort, support and practical advice to the bereaved from 6pm until 10pm. 
https://www.bereavement-trust.org.uk

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COUNSELLING DIRECTORY
Search on postcode for a qualified counsellor in your area. 
https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk 

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CRUSE
We offer support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies.  
https://www.cruse.org.uk 

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FARM COMMUNITY NETWORK 
We are a voluntary organisation and charity that supports farmers and families within the farming community.  
https://fcn.org.uk

 

GENDER IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICE ​(NHS)
The Gender Identity Development Service is for children and adolescents up to the age of eighteen who are experiencing difficulties in the development of gender identity, and their families.  
https://gids.nhs.uk/

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MIND
Provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.  
https://www.mind.org.uk 

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SANDS 
Sands supports anyone who has been affected by the death of a baby before, during or shortly after birth. Offers emotional support and information for parents, grandparents, siblings, children, families and friends, health professionals and others. 
https://www.sands.org.uk

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SURVIVORS OF BEREAVEMENT BY SUICIDE (SOBS)
Supporting 18+ year olds bereaved by suicide Helpline 9am-9pm 7 days a week. 
https://uksobs.org

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CODA - CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS 

www.coda-uk.org

 

WOMEN AID

www.womensaid.org.uk

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Alcoholics Anonymous

https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

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DOMESTIC ABUSE ADVICE 

www.refuge.org.uk

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NARCISSISTIC ABUSE SUPPORT

https://narcissistabusesupport.com

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NSPCC - UK's leading children’s charity - Protect Children From Abuse

https://www.nspcc.org.uk

0808 8000 5000

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YES FUTURES - Yes Futures empowers young people to believe in themselvesand discover their personal potential

https://www.yesfutures.org

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​​United States

Emergency: 911
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 
Crisis Text Line: Text "DESERVE" TO 741-741
Lifeline Crisis Chat (Online live messaging): https://988lifeline.org/chat
Self-Harm Hotline: 1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288)
Essential local and community services: 211, https://www.211.org/
Planned Parenthood Hotline: 1-800-230-PLAN (7526) 
American Association of Poison Control Centers: 1-800-222-1222
National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Hope Line: 1-800-622-2255
National Crisis Line - Anorexia and Bulimia: 1-800-233-4357
LGBT Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
TREVOR Crisis Hotline: 1-866-488-7386
AIDS Crisis Line: 1-800-221-7044
Veterans Crisis Line: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net
TransLifeline: https://www.translifeline.org - 877-565-8860

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Argentina

Emergency: 911
Recuerde siempre que si usted esta en una situación de emergencia debe comunicarse con los teléfonos: *107 (SAME-Sistema de Atención Medica de Emergencia), *911 (Emergencia policial), para atención telefónica inmediata. Si desea orientación telefónica a familiares y amigos, déjenos su mensaje y teléfono. Nos comunicaremos con usted.
Argentina Suicide Hotline: +5402234930430

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Spain

Emergency: 112
Telefono De La Esperanza - 717-003-717  - http://telefonodelaesperanza.org/llamanos

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Australia

Emergency: 000
Lifeline.org: https://www.lifeline.org.au/Get-Help/Online-Services/crisis-chat
LifeLine Australia: 13 11 14
YourLifeCounts.org: https://yourlifecounts.org/find-help/
Beyond Blue https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-immediate-support

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Self Help Resources for Mental Health Problems

https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself

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China

Emergency 110 
Beijing Suicide Research and Prevention Center http://www.crisis.org.cn/

800-810-1117 (landline) or 010-8295-1332 (mobile and VoIP callers)
Shanghai Mental Health Center http://www.smhc.org.cn/
Lifeline Shanghai https://www.lifeline-shanghai.com/

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Canada

Emergency: 911
Crisis Text Line (Powered by Kids Help Phone): Text "DESERVE" TO 686868
YourLifeCounts.org: https://yourlifecounts.org/find-help/
Crisis Services Canada: http://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention: https://suicideprevention.ca/need-help/

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South Africa

Emergency: 10 111 for police or 10 177 for an ambulance
24hr Helpline: 0800 12 13 14 or SMS 31393 (and we will call you back)
Depression and Anxiety Helpline: 0800 70 80 90
YourLifeCounts.org: https://yourlifecounts.org/find-help/

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New Zealand

Emergency: 111
Lifeline 24/7 Helpline: 0800 543 354
Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
YourLifeCounts.org: https://yourlifecounts.org/find-help/

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India

Emergency: 112

Sneha India (http://www.snehaindia.org) is available 24/7 on the phone by calling 91 44 24640050

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Germany

Emergency: 112
Hotline: 800 111 0111
Hotline: 0800 111 0222
YourLifeCounts.org: https://yourlifecounts.org/find-help/

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Finland

Emergency: 112
Crisis Line: 010 195 202

Bef rienders

http: //www.bef rienders.org/

An independent charity and global network of centers that provides emotional support to prevent suicide worldwide.

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GoodTherapy.org

https://www.goodtherapy.org/about-us.html

An association of mental health professionals from around the world who are dedicated to reducing stigma and harm in therapy. Through its continuing education and content efforts, GoodTherapy.org advocates for healthy, collaborative, and non-pathologizing therapy.

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International Association for Suicide Prevention

https://www.iasp.info/

A nongovernmental organization concerned with suicide prevention.

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Mental Health First Aid Australia

https://mhfa.com.au/

National nonprofit organization that develops, evaluates, and provides a variety of mental health training programs and courses.

The program has been adapted for use in a number of countries
(See: Global Directory of Licensed Mental Health First Aid Programs at http://www.mhfainternational.org/international-mhfa-programs.html.)

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PsychCentral.com

https://psychcentral.com/

Mental health social network that provides a directory of mental health resources and lists of symptoms for mental health disorders.11

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World Health Organization

http://www.who.int/topics/global_burden_of_disease/en/

Specialized agency of the United Nations concerned with international public health and provides information on global burden of disease, including mental health disorders, in various parts of the world.

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