MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINES

Loneliness Hotlines and Support Lines

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Sekasin

Abuse & domestic violenceAnxietyBullying

The Sekasin chat is a discussion platform for young people aged 12–29, available in Finnish and Swedish. Sekasin allows you to...

Finland · Nationwide
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Available 24/7

Seniors Safety Line

Abuse & domestic violence

The Seniors Safety Line is the only 24/7 crisis and support line for seniors in Ontario who have experienced any type of abuse...

Canada
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Sexlinien for unge

Gender & sexual identityPregnancy & abortionRelationships

Sexlinien for Unge is a helpline counselling young people between 15-25 years in areas such as sex and sexual problems, puberty...

Denmark · Nationwide
ChatCall
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Side by Side

Gender & sexual identity

Side by Side is dedicated to creating supportive communities where Virginia’s LGBTQ+ youth can define themselves, belong, and...

United States
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SOS Silence of Suicide

Self-harmSuicidal thoughtsSupporting others

SOS Silence of Suicide provides confidential support through our freephone helpline, mobile m/h hubs, in-person group meetings...

United Kingdom · Nationwide
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SOSAD Ireland

AnxietyDepressionSelf-harm

We support people from age 16+. No problem is too small to talk to us about. We’re here to listen and guide you to…

Ireland · Nationwide
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Sri Lanka Sumithrayo

AnxietyDepressionFamily

Sri Lanka Sumithrayo offers emotional support to those who are lonely, depressed, despairing and in danger of taking their own...

Sri Lanka · Nationwide
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STOMP Out Bullying

Bullying

STOMP Out Bullying is dedicated to providing free and confidential support and information by phone and online chat. We are...

United States · Nationwide
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Stop Gender Violence Helpline

Abuse & domestic violenceSexual abuse

Stop Gender Violence Helpline offers 24/7, free and confidential support and information over phone. We support everyone in...

South Africa · Nationwide
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Su Familia

Abuse & domestic violenceAnxietyDepression

Su Familia, or the National Hispanic Family Health Helpline, provides free reliable and confidential health information in...

United States · Nationwide
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Suicide Call Back Service

Self-harmSuicidal thoughts

Suicide Call Back Service offers free professional 24/7 phone and online counselling support to people at risk of suicide,...

Australia · Nationwide
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Suicide Crisis Line

AnxietyDepressionTrauma & PTSD

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) is at the forefront of patient advocacy, education and destigmatisation...

South Africa · Nationwide
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Switchboard Helpline

Gender & sexual identity

Switchboard is the information and support service for the LGBTQI+ community in the Netherlands, providing a listening ear and...

Netherlands · Nationwide
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