Understanding that many people may be suffering from depression and or suicidal thoughts and wanting to assist the in every way possible in obtaining the help that they need, but also understanding that NSG is not necessarily the best place to provide or obtain said help, it has been suggested by several players that a index of helpful links to resources geared towards assisting those suffering form depression or harboring suicidal thoughts be provided.
This being an incredibly worthwhile idea, it shall be done. Note that this is a working list, and subject to updates. Please feel free to telegram myself or Euroslavia, or submit via GHR any resources you feel are appropriate to be added here.
Thank you.
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING AN EMERGENCY, YOU SHOULD CONTACT YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY LINE.
- 911 IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
- United States, beginning 16 July 2022, dial 988 for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline). 988 will be the main lifeline number in the United States, with 1-800-273-8255 remaining in operation for now (https://988lifeline.org/current-events/the-lifeline-and-988/).
- 999 IN THE UK
- 112 IN THE EU
- 000 IN AUSTRALIA
- 111 IN NEW ZEALAND
- 119 IN JAPAN
List of links to international assistance resources
- List of suicide crisis lines -- This wiki list contains a variety of real-time services from regions all around the world designed to provide assistance to those who may be feeling suicidal. To the best of my knowledge, these numbers are toll free and operated 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- International Suicide Hotlines -- Another online index providing a variety of international suicide Hotlines available outside of the United States
- International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) -- The IASP's index for crisis centers around the world, including a list of internet-based crisis centers.
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Hotline & Helpline Information -- Includes many local 24-hour hotlines along with support for suicide survivors, suicide prevention, and suicide statistics.- Health Communities.com -- Depression Helplines, as well as a good explanation of what a helpline is, what to expect from it, and where to reach one.
- Veterans Crisis Line -- The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs respondents through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text.
- Depression help center from WebMD -- Offers free brochures on depression and anxiety. Sponsored by National Institute of Mental Health." Also has links to other resources including a guide to understanding depression and related topics.
- One-stop access to U.S. government mental health and mental health problems information -- full range of mental illnesses & includes treatment locator & get help)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention -- Find help page.
- Jed Foundation -- Promotes emotional health and prevention of suicide among college students)
- World Federation for Mental Health
- National Alliance on Mental Illness -- information, programs & services, support groups & discussion forums re full range of mental illnesses.
- American Psychiatric Association -- Information & resources.
- American Psychiatric Association -- Brochures on psychiatric disorders and their treatments.
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America
- Beyondblue, provided for users living in Australia.
- E-MIELENTERVEYS.FI, eMental Health for users living in Finland.
- Natasha Goulbourn Foundation, providing help for those living in the Philippines.
- CMHA - Canadian Mental Health Association
- CAMH - Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
- Crisis Centres across Canada
- Kids' Help Phone - free, anonymous, 24/7 telephone, online counselling
List of contact numbers/websites for various regions
- Australia: 131114 (Lifeline)
- Greece: 1018 (Klimaka)
- Ireland: 116 123 (Samaritans)
- Hungary: (62) 420 111 (SOS Telefon Lelkisegely Alapitvany - sostelefon@deltav.hu - http://www.pharereg.hu
- UK:
- 116 123 (Samaritans)
- 111 will connect to the National Health Service and is used for "urgent but non-life threatening" situations.
- Belgium - Center for the Prevention of Suicide: 1813
- Netherlands - Suicide hotline: 0900 - 0113 http://www.113online.nl/
- US and Canada:
- 1-800-273-TALK (8255) (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)
- 1-800-668-6868 (Kids' Help Phone free, anonymous)
- Estonia: (+372) 126 (Monday-Sunday 17.00- 03.00)
- Finland: 01019 5202
- New Zealand, Lifeline New Zealand, toll-free 0800 543 354, http://www.lifeline.co.nz
- Sweden - Nationella Hjälplinjen: 020 22 00 60 http://www.nationellahjalplinjen.se
- Norway - Kirkens SOS i Norge: 47 815 33 300 http://www.kirkens-sos.no
- Italy- Telefono Amico: (+39)0299777 (24/7) http://www.cevita.it
- Italy- Servizio per la Prevenzione del Suicidio: (+39)0633777740 (Monday thru Friday 0930 - 1630 (430 pm) ) http://www.prevenireilsuicidio.it/index ... Itemid=232