Resources
If you are well then there will be less mourning.
The sensitive nature of this process sometimes deals with recounting serious and distressing incidents. We’re here to provide support, resources and assistance for you. Please refer to our database of local crisis centers below for immediate help and a list of national resources and phone numbers.
Call 1-800-662-4357
A single source of relatable, reliable information at any stage of your recovery journey.
United States
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY: 1-800-787-3224
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender National Hotline
Call 1-888-843-4564
U.S.Veterans Crisis Line
Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1 or text to 838255
StrongHearts Native Helpline
Call 1-844-762-8483
Victim Connect
Call 1-855-4VICTIM (855-484-2846)
Rape, Sexual Assault, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
Call (800) 656-HOPE
United Kingdom & Ireland
Connect Counseling
Connect offers a free telephone counselling and support service for any adult who has experienced abuse, trauma, or neglect in childhood. Their service is available from 6-10 pm, Wednesday to Sunday.
Tel: 1800 477 477 (Ireland)
Tel: 00800 477 477 77 ( UK and Northern Ireland)
Tel: 00353 (0) 1 865 7495 ( Outside ROI and UK)
Canada
Lifeline counselling
National: 0861 322 322, Johannesburg: 011 728-1331, Alexandra: 011 443 3555, Soweto: 067 019 0845 or 074 129 6960
Alcoholics Anonymous South Africa
24/7 helpline: 0861 435 722
New Zealand
Alcohol and Drug Helpline
24/7 Service and all calls are toll free: 0800 787 797
The Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC)
Call 0800 428 428 or SMS ‘help’ to 31531
South African Federation for Mental Health (SAFMH)
Helps those struggling with Bullying and mental health issues
+27 (0) 11 781 1852
Gambling Helpline
Gambling Helpline is a 24 hour free-phone service that you can call to receive immediate support, as well as referral and information services for gambling problems. 0800 654 655 or text 8006
What's Up
Barnardos New Zealand. They are a free, nationally-available counselling helpline and webchat service for children and teenagers: 0800 942 8787
Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime
Call 1-613-233-7614or Text 1-613-208-0747
Alcoholics Anonymous South Africa
24/7 helpline: 0861 435 722
The South African Depression and Anxiety Group
For those struggling with cutting and self-injury: 0800 567 567
For those struggling with thoughts of suicide: 0800 21 22 23 (8am to 8pm) or 0800 12 13 14 (8pm to 8am)
For those struggling with addiction: 0800 12 13 14
For those struggling with counseling for all mental health problems: 0800 567 567
Are You OK
Family violence helpline: 0800 456 450
Quit Line
Quitline can also help you quit vaping(even if you’re not smoking)
Available for all ages
Contact them for a kōrero
0800 778 778 or text 4006
Victim Support (UK)
Call 08 08 16 89 111 Available 24 hrs.
Green Umbrella
82-2-777-0182
Refuge
Refuge offers 24-hour services and support to women and children in the UK who are experiencing domestic abuse.
Tel: 0808 2000 247
National Suicide Helpline UK
National Suicide Helpline UK offers a supportive listening service to anyone throughout the UK with thoughts of suicide or thoughts of self-harm. They are open 24/7.
Tel: 0800 689 5652
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY: 1-800-787-3224
South Africa
The Cyber Helpline (UK)
Call +44 11 347 661
Rape Crisis
Rape Crisis National Helpline offers confidential emotional support, information and referral details to women and girls in the UK who have experienced sexual violence. Open between 12:00 -14:30 and 19:00 - 21:30 every day of the year.
Tel: 0808 802 9999
Anxiety UK
Tel: 03444 775 774
Childhelp – National Child Abuse Hotline
Call 1-800-422-4453
South Korea
한국생명의전화(Lifeline Korea)
생명의전화는 고독과 갈등, 위기와 자살 등 삶의 복잡한 문제에 빠져 있는 이웃에게 전문교육을 받은 자원봉사상담원들이. 1년 365일 24시간 전화 및 사이버 상담, 전문상담을 실시하고 있습니다.
1588-9191
친구사이 한국 헬프라인 (Chingusai South Korea Helpline)
“ 지금 상황이 너무 고통스러워서 자살을 생각하고 있어요.”
“ 도움 받을 곳이 필요해요.”
대화를 통한 도움을 원할 경우 전화상담을 이용해 주세요.
(02)-6953-7951
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