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Are you having a tough time? If you are struggling with an eating disorder, depression, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, or just need to talk to someone, please reach out to counselors at one of the services listed below. They are ready to help and want to hear from you.
If you are, or someone you know is, in immediate danger, please call a local emergency telephone number or go immediately to the nearest emergency room.
If you know someone who is struggling, please encourage them to use these services. Expressing how much you care can make a huge difference in that person’s life.
Free and Confidential Counseling
United States
- National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or dial 988 or (en Español)
- The Trevor Project (LGBT crisis intervention) or dial 1-866-488-7386
- Trans Lifeline or dial 1-877-565-8860 (en Español)
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline or 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- Rape Abuse & Incest National Network or 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
- S.A.F.E. Alternatives for Stopping Self Abuse or 1–800-DONT-CUT (366–8288)
- National Eating Disorders Association
- Chat anonymously with an Active Listener: 7 Cups of Tea
Australia
- Lifeline Australia or 13 11 14
- Beyondblue or 1300 22 4939
- Suicide Call Back Service or 1300 659 467
Brazil
- CVV or 141
Chile
- Teléfono de la Esperanza or (00 56 42) 22 12 00
France
Germany
- Telefonseelsorge or 0800 111 0 111 (or 222)
Greece
Japan
- TELL Lifeline chat in English/Japanese or 03-5774-0992 (English)
Netherlands
- 113.nl or 0800 0113
- Deluisterlijn.nl or 088 0767 000
Poland
- 116 111 – Free crisis helpline for children and young people, available 24/7
- 116 123 – Toll-free crisis helpline for adults, 2-10pm 7 days per week
- 800 70 2222 – Free direct support line for people in a state of mental crisis, available 24/7
Portugal
- SOS VOZ AMIGA – Contacts:
- 21 354 4545
- 91 280 2669
- 96 352 4660
- Sexual Abuse Intervention – 808 222 003
- Portuguese Victim Support Association or 116 006
- SNS24 – 808 242 424
Spain
- Teléfono de la Esperanza or 902500002
UK
- The Samaritans or 08457 90 90 90
Other countries
- 7 Cups of Tea – find your country in the drop-down menu
- Befrienders Worldwide – find your country in the drop-down menu on the top right
- International Association for Suicide Prevention – find your nearest crisis center
- Unsuicide – online suicide help directory
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