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If youβre having suicidal tendencies, or experiencing any symptoms that significantly impact your thinking, safety or the safety of those around you, you will be asked to seek immediate help offline and not use this site. These resources can provide you with immediate help worldwide.
Algeria
The Algerian Association for Listening and Psychological Support operates a mental health hotline at 00 213 21 71 69 19. It provides free, confidential support and guidance from 9am to 5pm on weekdays.
Argentina
Emergency: 911
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*911 (Emergencia policial), para atenciΓ³n telefΓ³nica inmediata. Si desea orientaciΓ³n telefΓ³nica a familiares y amigos, dΓ©jenos su mensaje y telΓ©fono. Nos comunicaremos con usted.
Argentina Suicide Hotline: +5402234930430
Australia
Emergency: 000
LifeLine Australia: 13 11 14
Canada
Emergency: 911
Crisis Text Line (Powered by Kids Help Phone): Text βDESERVEβ TO 686868
China
Emergency: 110
800-810-1117 (landline)
010-8295-1332 (mobile and VoIP callers)
Shanghai Mental Health Center: http://www.smhc.org.cn/Lifeline Shanghai https://www.lifeline-shanghai.com/
Europe
Emergency: 112
YourLifeCounts.org
Egypt
The Ministry of Health operates a national mental health hotline at 08008888800. It provides free, confidential support and counseling 24/7.
Finland
Emergency: 112
Crisis Line: [010 195 202] (tel:010 195 202)
Germany
Emergency: 112
Hotline: [800 111 0111] (tel:800 111 0111)
Hotline: [0800 111 0222](tel:0800 111 0222)
India
Emergency: 112
Sneha India (http://www.snehaindia.org) is available 24/7 on the phone by calling [91 44 24640050] (tel:91 44 24640050)
Morocco
The Moroccan Association for Listening and Psychological Support operates a mental health hotline at 080 100 4747. It offers free, confidential support and guidance 24/7.
New Zealand
Emergency: 111
Lifeline 24/7 Helpline: [0800 543 354](tel:0800 543 354)
Suicide Crisis Helpline: [0508 828 865] (tel:0508 828 865) (0508 TAUTOKO)
Pakistan
The Pakistan Association for Mental Health operates a mental health hotline at 042-35761999. It provides free, confidential support and guidance from 9am to 5pm on weekdays.
Palestine
The International Committee of the Red Cross operates in the occupied Palestinian territory, including the West Bank and Gaza Strip. They can be reached at the following contact information:
Phone: +972 2 582 8800
Email: jerusalem.jer@icrc.org
Email: jerusalem.jer@icrc.org
UNICEF also operates in the occupied Palestinian territory and provides assistance to children in need. They can be contacted at:
Qatar
Hamad Medical Corporationβs Mental Health Helpline can be reached at 16000. It offers free, confidential support and guidance 24/7.
Saudi Arabia
The Ministry of Health operates a national mental health hotline at 937. It provides free, confidential support and counseling 24/7.
South Africa
Emergency: 10 111 for police or 10 177 for an ambulance
24hr Helpline: [0800 12 13 14](tel:0800 12 13 14) or SMS 31393 (and we will call you back)
Depression and Anxiety Helpline: [0800 70 80 90] (tel:0800 70 80 90)
Syria
The International Committee of the Red Cross has an office in Damascus and operates in several parts of the country. They can be reached at the following contact information:
Phone: +963 11 331 0477
Email: damascus@icrc.org
Email: damascus@icrc.org
UNICEF also operates in Syria and provides assistance to children affected by the conflict. They can be contacted at:
Tunisia
The Tunisian Association for the Defense of Mental Health operates a mental health hotline at 71 335 800. It offers free, confidential support and guidance from 9am to 5pm on weekdays.
UK & Republic of Ireland
Emergency: 112 or 999
Non-emergency: 111, Option 2
24/7 Helpline: 116 123 (UK and ROI)
Shout: Text βDESERVEβ TO 85258
United Arab EmiratesΒ
The crisis hotline number for the United Arab Emirates is 800-4673. This hotline is available 24/7 and provides support for individuals experiencing any kind of crisis, including mental health issues, relationship problems, and suicidal thoughts.
The hotline is operated by the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children in partnership with the Ministry of Community Development. The service is confidential and free of charge.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, please call 800-4673 for immediate support and assistance.
United States of America
Emergency: 911
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988Β
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233Β
Crisis Text Line: Text βDESERVEβ TO 741-741
Self-Harm Hotline: [1-800-DONT CUT] (1-800-366-8288)
Planned Parenthood Hotline: 1-800-230-PLAN (7526)Β
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 β 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
If you've lost someone to suicide, here are some resources just for you.
Bereavement due to suicide is uniquely difficult; deaths by suicide leave survivors struggling with thoughts that this should have been preventable, that their friend or loved one chose to end their life, and all too often with shame and social stigma instead of the community support that would be forthcoming if the cause of death were anything else.
Here are some links with information and resources:
List of normal reactions to suicide loss. From the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention. A comprehensive list with some entries that may surprise - in a comforting way. This site also offers coping strategies, memorial information, and resources.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's "I've Lost Someone" web resources
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide - excellent UK-based resources
Common Experiences with Suicide Bereavement Great info from the SCBS in Australia.
Healing from a Spiteful Suicide Note and the general suicide bereavement survivors section at speakingofsuicide.com
The American Association of Suicidology's bereavement toolkit and resource list
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Survivors A community-oriented resource.
Excellent in-depth article specifically on supporting children bereaved by suicide from Child Bereavement UK.