We have a number of organizations listed below that might be useful if you need support.
Please don’t hesitate to call your national emergency number (e.g. 911/999/112) if you need help and protection.
| Organization | Contact Details | Type of Service Provided |
| In the US: Lifeline: National Suicide Prevention |
Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) |
24/7 Live counseling provided by the Lifeline centers. |
| In the UK: Samaritans |
Samaritans Email support: [email protected] UK: 08457 90 90 90 ROI:1850 60 90 90 |
Talk any time you like, in your own way, and off the record – about whatever is getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. |
| In the US: National Alliance on Mental Illness |
NAMI Local NAMI Affiliates US: 800-950-6264 |
NAMI provides free education, advocacy, and support group programs for people living with mental illness. |
| In the United States and Canada: National Domestic Violence Hotline |
thehotline.org US: 800−799−7233 Canada: 800-363-9010 |
The National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) provides 24-hour support including crisis intervention, information, and referrals. |
| In the UK: Women’s Aid |
www.womensaid.org.uk
UK: 0808 2000 247
|
Provides crisis intervention and resources for victims of domestic violence,as well as a 24-hour helpline. |
| In Australia: National Sexual Assault, Family, and Domestic Counselling Line |
AUS: 800-737-732 | 24-hour line providing counseling, information, and referrals to local services |
| Worldwide: Directory of Domestic Violence Agencies |
www.hotpeachpages.net | List of worldwide helplines, shelters, crisis centers, women’s organizations, as well as domestic violence information in more than 90 languages. |
| Safe places to stay in the United States: Women’s Law |
womenslaw.org | Find state-by-state directory of domestic violence shelters in the United States |
| Resources for men in Canada and the US: The Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men and Women |
dahmw.org
US: 888-743-5754
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Provides crisis intervention and support services to all victims of domestic violence and their families. |
| Resources for men in the UK: Mankind Initiative |
www.mankind.org.uk
UK: 01823 334244
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Supports male victims of domestic abuse throughout the UK. |
| Resources for men In Australia: One in Three Campaign |
www.oneinthree.com.au | Supports male victims of domestic abuse in Australia. |
| LGBT Resources: Lifewire |
www.edvp.org
US: 800-827-8840
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Lifewire provides support for the LGBT community, including crisis intervention, information, programs, and a 24-hour helpline. |
