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We at MedHelp care deeply about you, our members, and want you to get the help and support you need to feel your best.

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 (or your local emergency number) or your healthcare provider immediately.

If you feel threatened or believe someone else is in danger, you should contact your local law enforcement agency immediately.

There are many organizations with trained professionals that can help you deal with all different kinds of situations. These resources are free to use. (Note that they are not associated with MedHelp.) We urge you to reach out and get the help you need. If you need a resource not listed, please Contact Us and we will work with you to find help.

Emergency Services

• United States: 911
• Canada: 911
• United Kingdom: 999
• Emergency Services Numbers by Country

Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention

United States:

• US Emergency Services: 911
• Crisis Text Line: Text 741741
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
• Suicide Hotlines: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) and 1-800-273-TALK (8255) (they also have state hotlines)
• National Runaway Safeline: 1-800-RUNAWAY
• The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 (crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth)
• Veteran's Crisis Line provides a hotline (1-800-273-8255 and Press 1), a confidential online chat and text line (send a text to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year).
• Trans Lifeline US: (877) 565-8860 

Canada:

• Canada Emergency Services: 911
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
• Crisis Text Line (Powered by Kids Help Phone): Text HOME to 686868 in Canada
• Salvation Army Suicide Prevention Services: 1-855-294-HOPE (4673)
• Suicide Hotlines Canada: Contact info for many different locations
• Suicide Prevention Canada Crisis Centres
• Distress Centres of Ontario
• Manitoba Suicide Line: 1-877-435-7170
• Centre for Suicide Prevention
• Kids Help Phone - for youth under 20 - 1-800-668-6868 - also has app and web chat
• Trans Lifeline Canada: (877) 330-6366

United Kingdom:

• UK Emergency Services: 999
• Samaritans: 08457 90 90 90 (UK), 1850 60 90 90 (Ireland)
• HOPELine UK: Call 0800 068 41 41 or text 07786 209697

Australia:

• Lifeline Australia, 24-hour suicide crisis support and suicide prevention services: 13 11 14

International by Country:

• Befrienders Worldwide

Rape, Abuse & Domestic Violence

United States:

• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)
• ChildHelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4ACHILD (1-800-422-4453)
• National Domestic Violence Hotline (for any gender): 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224
• Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
• Elder Abuse
• Eldercare Locator: 1-800-677-1116 (for referrals to local agencies to report abuse)

Canada:

• Alberta Elder Abuse (please click on the "Getting Help" tab)
• Kids Help Phone - for youth under 20 - 1-800-668-6868 - also has app and web chat

United Kingdom:

• National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children: 0800 1111
• Women's Aid UK (domestic violence): 0808 2000 247
• ManKind Initiative national helpline for men: 01823 334244
• Action on Elder Abuse: 0808 808 8141 (UK) or 800 940 010 (Ireland)

Australia:

• Child Abuse Prevention Services: 1800 688 009
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1800 200 526
• One in Three Campaign (help and resources for male victims of domestic violence)
• Elder Abuse Prevention Unit: 1300 651 192

New Zealand:

• Kidsline: 0800-543-754
• Resources for local elder abuse.

International

• International Directory of Domestic Violence Agencies for a comprehensive, worldwide list of helplines, shelters, and crisis centers.
• Age In Action, South Africa: 080 111 2131
• Child Helpline International

Mental Health

United States:

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):
• National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357), 1-800-487-4889 (TDD)
• Mental Health Treatment Services Locator
• Veterans Affairs Health Benefits Service Center: 1-877-222-VETS
• Crisis Text Line: Text 741741 when in crisis, available 24/7. A live, trained crisis counselor responds quickly and helps you move from a hot moment to a cool calm to stay safe and healthy using effective active listening and suggested referrals — all through text message.

Canada:

• Crisis Centre  Crisis lines, online chats for youth, adults and seniors in BC in crisis and needing suicide prevention.
• Operational Stress Injury Social Support (OSISS) for Canadian Veterans: 1-800-883-6094 to talk to a peer who has been through similar experiences.
• Here to Help BC Mental health information, online screenings, and helpline: BC Mental Health Support Line: 310-6789 (do not add 604, 778 or 250 before the number). It's free and available 24 hours a day.
• The KUU-US Crisis Line Society provides a 24 hour provincial aboriginal crisis line for Adults/Elders (250-723-4050), Child/Youth (250-723-2040), Toll Free Line (1-800-588-8717).
• First Nations and Intuit Mental Health and Wellness provides a hotline (1-855-242-3310, 24/7, toll-free) and online chat counseling service.
• Kids Help Phone - for youth under 20 - 1-800-668-6868 - also has app and web chat

United Kingdom:

• Combat Stress for UK veterans 24-hour helpline: 0800 138 1619
• Housing and Financial Help for UK Veterans

Australia:

• Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (VVCS) for Australian veterans: 1800 011 046

International:

• International Medical Corps
  

Self Harm

United States:

• S.A.F.E. Alternatives: 1-800-DONTCUT (1-800-366-8288)

Canada:

• Kids Help Phone: for youth under 20 - 1-800-668-6868

United Kingdom:

• Mind Infoline: 0300 123 3393

Australia:

• Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800

Substance Abuse and Addiction

United States:

• Alcoholics Anonymous: 212-870-3400
• Narcotics Anonymous: 818-773-9999
• Al-Anon/Alateen: 1-888-425-2666 or 757-563-1600
• National Association for Children of Alcoholics: 1-888-554-COAS (1-888-554-2627)
• National Council on Seniors Drug & Alcohol Rehab - 1-877-0552
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):
• National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357), 1-800-487-4889 (TDD)
• Substance Abuse Treatment Services Locator

International:

• Alcoholics Anonymous International
• Narcotics Anonymous International
• Al-Anon/Alateen

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resources

United States:

• LGBT National Help Center: 1-888-THE-GLNH (1-888-843-4564) (see site for hours and availability)
• The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 (crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth)
• Trans Lifeline US: (877) 565-8860

Canada:

• Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 - also has app and web chat
• Trans Lifeline Canada: (877) 330-6366
• YouthLine: 1-800-268-9688 or text 647-694-4275

International:

• International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association

Women's Health/Pregnancy/Sexual Health

United States:

• Planned Parenthood (women's and men's health and reproductive care services): 1-800-230-PLAN
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention STD Hotline: 1-800-232-4636

United Kingdom:

• NHS Sexual Health Services Finder

Canada:

• OptBC - Sexual and Reproductive Health Care and Education for British Columbia, Canada
• Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights

Grief/Bereavement Resources

United States:

• The Compassionate Friends: 1-877-969-0010 (Grief support after the death of a child)
• Caring Connections - National Hospice: 1-800-658-8898 (Caring for and grieving for someone with an illness)
• Centering Corporation and Grief Digest: 1-866-218-0101 (Providing education and resources for the bereaved)
• The MISS Foundation: 1-888-455-MISS (6477) (Provides crisis and long-term support to families after the death of a baby or child)

United Kingdom:

• Child Bereavement UK: 0800 02 888 40 (Provide confidential support, information and guidance to families and professionals) (See site for available hours)
• Cruse Bereavement Care: 0844 477 9400 (Provides support after the death of someone close)
• The Compassionate Friends UK: See site for different contact numbers for numbers for different locations, needs (Grief support after the death of a child)

International:

• The Compassionate Friends International: (Grief support after the death of a child – office locations internationally)

Last updated: February 9, 2023.