# Mental health resources. Support helplines

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> **In Immediate Danger? If you or someone around you needs urgent help, please call emergency services right away (911 in US/CA, 112 in EU, 999 in UK, 000 in AU).**

_Filtered Region: US_

## PHONE HOTLINES

### Suicide Crisis Support

* **Befrienders Worldwide International Helpline Directory**: [Open online directory](https://www.befrienders.org/)
* **Find A Helpline (verified emotional-support helplines in 175+ countries)**: [Open online directory](https://findahelpline.com/)
* **Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US)**: [988](tel:988)
* **Crisis Text Line (US)**: [Text HOME to 741741](tel:741741)
* **Legacy National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (US; still routes to 988)**: [1-800-273-TALK (8255)](tel:18002738255)
* **The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Crisis - US)**: [1-866-488-7386](tel:18664887386)
* **Veterans Crisis Line (US)**: [988 (Press 1)](tel:988)

### Domestic Violence & Personal Safety

* **National Domestic Violence Hotline (US)**: [1-800-799-SAFE (7233)](tel:18007997233)
* **National Domestic Violence Hotline Spanish (US)**: [1-800-942-6908](tel:18009426908)
* **National Domestic Violence Hotline TTY (US; Deaf/Hard of Hearing)**: [1-800-787-3224 (TTY)](tel:18007873224)

### Children & Youth Support

* **National Child Abuse Hotline (US)**: [1-800-4-A-CHILD (422-4453)](tel:18004224453)
* **National Runaway Safeline (US)**: [1-800-RUNAWAY](tel:18007862929)
* **Teenline Youth Support (US)**: [1-888-747-TEEN](tel:18887478336)

### Addiction and Substance Recovery

* **SAMHSA National Helpline / Substance Abuse (US)**: [1-800-662-4357](tel:18006624357)

### Eating Disorders & Specialised Care

* **ANAD Eating Disorders Helpline (US)**: [1-888-375-7767](tel:18883757767)

## FIND SUPPORT ON THE WEB

### Self Harm Alternatives and Distractions during Crisis

* [Fatal to the Flesh (Interactive Self-Harm Alternative Tool)](https://fataltotheflesh.com/)
* [Alternatives for Self Harm (Archive Resource)](http://why-d0-i-exist.tumblr.com/post/126492010393/alternatives-for-self-harm)
* [99 Coping Skills (Your Life Your Voice)](https://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/pages/tip-99-coping-skills.aspx)
* [Project Semicolon](https://projectsemicolon.com/)
* [Calm Harm App (Self-harm reduction)](https://calmharm.stem4.org.uk/)

### Where to VENT

* [Blah Therapy](https://blahtherapy.com/)
* [7 Cups (Free Online Chat & Volunteer Counseling)](https://www.7cups.com/)
* [Muttr Venting Network](https://muttr.com/)

### Online support communities and resources

* [Befrienders Worldwide (Global Helplines Directory)](https://www.befrienders.org/)
* [Find A Helpline (verified emotional-support helpline directory, 175+ countries)](https://findahelpline.com/)
* [Koko Peer Support Network](https://chat.itskoko.com/)

### Wellness apps and tools

* [Headspace App (Meditation & Mindfulness)](https://www.headspace.com/)
* [7 Cups Mobile App](https://www.7cups.com/)
* [Calm Meditation & Sleep App](https://www.calm.com/)

### Self-care guides & learning

* [How to Rewire Your Brain (Educational Video)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IH0digwjds)
* [How to Make Being Human Easier (Intent Guide)](https://chianasparadox.tumblr.com/post/179206613032/intent)
* [Self-Care & Mindfulness Masterpost](https://docresa.tumblr.com/post/179182469207/a-little-reminder-to-myself-and-everyone-else)

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Please note: These resources are for support and information. If you're in immediate danger, please reach out to emergency services right away.

Adapted and expanded from: [Community Mental Health Document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1skI6pAljxOHgrg73a05RuI9RShBq0TutbH8EqFVG8wo)