I’ve often said that smoking and other addictions can often be a symptom of much deeper, underlying turmoil.
So while you and I probably met as a result of my quit smoking videos on Youtube, you may be dealing with other issues that require specialist or emergency support.
On this page, I’ve tried to include as many helplines and online services for depression, mental health, domestic abuse, and many of the other struggles many of us go through.
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- Suicide prevention and crisis lines
- Drugs, alcohol and other addictions
- Mental health support
- Domestic abuse
- Eating disorders
- LGBTQ π³οΈβπ
Helplines and services in multiple countries
Since I started this work, I’ve met people from all over the world. The services I’ve included here are accessible in the countries where most my audience seem to live.
I’ve included a small flag next to each service so you know which country it is available in.
If I’ve missed out a vital service in your country, please get in touch.
Suicide prevention and crisis lines
- Samaritans UK | β 116 123 |
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | β 1-800-273-8255 |
- Crisis Services Canada | β 1.833.456.4566 |
- Lifeline Australia | β 13 11 14 |
- Lifeline Aotearoa | β 0800 543 354 |
- Centro de ValorizaΓ§Γ£o da Vida | β 188 |
- Crisis Text Line | Available in multiple countries. See website.
Wikipedia has a comprehensive list of suicide prevention and crisis lines from all countries around the world.
Drugs, alcohol and other addiction / recovery issues
- Talk to Frank | β 0300 123 6600 |
- Drinkline | β 0300 123 6600 |
- National Drug Helpline | β 1-844-289-0879 |
- SAMHSAβs National Helpline | β 1-800-662-HELP |
- Alberta Addiction Helpline | β 1-866-332-2322 |
- ConnexOntario | β 1-866-531-2600 |
- Family Drug Support Australia | β 1300 368 186 |
- Alcohol Drug Helpline | β 0800 787 797 |
Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and similar 12-step programmes have fellowships in over 180 countries around the world. Since each country has its own website for AA/NA etc, it would be impossible to list them all here. Google the Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous plus the name of your country to find contact numbers and meeting information.
Mental Health Support
- SANE | β 0300 304 7000 |
- No Panic | β 0844 967 4848 |
- re:MIND | β (713) 600-1131 |
- Samarians USA | β 1 (800) 273-TALK |
- Canadian Mental Health Association | β regional |
- Beyond Blue | β 1300 22 4636|
- South Africa SADAG | β 0800 205026 |
Domestic Abuse
- 24 National Domestic Violence Helpline | β 0808 2000 247 |
- Victim Support | β 0333 255 4560 |
- National Domestic Violence Hotline | β 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)|
- National Sexual Assault Hotline | β 800-656-4673|
- Ontario Assaulted Women’s Helpline | β 800-656-4673|
- Alberta Abuse Helpline | β 1-855-4HELPAB|
- 1800 RESPECT | β 1800 737 732|
- Domestic Violence Crisis Line | β 0800 733 843|
Eating Disorders
- Beat | β 0800 801 0677|
- Anorexia & Bulimia Care | β 03000 11 12 13|
- NEDA Helpline | β (800) 931-2237|
- ANAD Eating Disorders Helpline | β 630-577-1330|
- National Eating Disorder Helpline | β 1-866-633-4220 |
- The Butterfly Foundation | β 1800 33 4673 |
- EDANZ | β 0800 2 EDANZ |
LGBTQ π³οΈβπ
- LGBT Foundation Helpline | β 0345 3 30 30 30|
- The Trevor Project | β 1-866-488-7386|
- QLife | β 1800 184 527|
Is this list missing a vital service or helpline?
This list will be updated with more services as and when it’s appropriate to do so.
If you know of a useful service that should be included here, please contact me or reach out on Facebook.