HELP

If you're in immediate danger, please contact your local emergency number (e.g., 112, 999, 911)

AUSTRALIA

Lifeline Australia 13 11 14 — 24/7 crisis support for anyone in emotional distress.

Butterfly Foundation (Eating Disorders) 1800 33 4673 — Support with ED, body image, recovery, carers.

QLife (LGBTQ+) 1800 184 527 — National LGBTQ+ phone and webchat support.

Disability Gateway Helpline 1800 643 787 — Information, emotional support & practical help for disabled people and carers.

CANADA

Talk Suicide Canada 1-833-456-4566 — 24/7 crisis line for emotional distress or suicidal thoughts.

Kids Help Phone 988 — Text and phone support for youth; mental health, crisis, identity issues.

NEDIC (National Eating Disorder Info Centre) 1-866-633-4220 — Eating-disorder support and information.

Trans Lifeline (Also US; volunteer-run by trans people) 1-877-330-6366 — Emotional and crisis support for trans people.

Easter Seals Canada 1-877-376-6362 — Disability-related support, advocacy, and information (non-crisis but valued for urgent guidance).

IRELAND

Samaritans Ireland 116 123 — 24/7 emotional support.

Bodywhys (Eating Disorders Association of Ireland) 01-2107906 — Helpline for ED concerns and carers.

LGBT Ireland 1890 929 539 — Support for LGBTQ+ adults and youth (phone & online chat).

National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities 0761 07 3000 — Independent support for disabled people (rights, safeguarding, urgent situations).

NEW ZEALAND

Lifeline Aotearoa 0800 543 354 — Emotional support and crisis help.

Need to Talk? Call/text 1737 — 24/7 mental-health counselling.

EDANZ (Eating Disorders Association of New Zealand) 0800 233 269 — Support for ED difficulties, carers, and families.

Rainbow Youth Online support for LGBTQ+ young people navigating identity, crisis, and distress.

Disabled Persons Assembly NZ 04 801 9100 — Advocacy & urgent rights support for disabled people.

UNITED KINGDOM

Samaritans UK 116 123 — 24/7 emotional support for anyone struggling.

Shout Crisis Text Line Text SHOUT to 85258 — Free 24/7 text support for anxiety, panic, distress.

Mind Infoline 0300 123 3393 — Mental-health support, signposting, and info.

Beat Eating Disorders 0808 801 0677 (Adults) • 0808 801 0711 (Under 25s)

Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline 0300 330 0630 — LGBTQ+ peer support and crisis listening.

Mermaids UK (Trans & Gender-Diverse Young People) 0808 801 0400 — Support for young people & families.

Scope Disability Helpline 0808 800 3333 — Emotional support, crisis guidance, and rights advice for disabled people.

National Autistic Society Helpline 0808 800 4104 — Support for autistic people & families in distressing situations.

UNITED STATES

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call/text/chat 988 — 24/7 crisis support, mental-health help, substance crisis.

Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 — 24/7 support for anxiety, trauma, panic, or overwhelm.

Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth) 1-866-488-7386

Text START to 678678 — Crisis intervention & identity-related distress.

National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Helpline 1-800-931-2237 — Support for eating disorders & families.

Trans Lifeline 1-877-565-8860 — A crisis line run by and for transgender people.