Emergency Contacts

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	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	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	Lifewire provides support for the LGBT community, including crisis intervention, information, programs, and a 24-hour helpline.