If this is an emergency, or if you are worried that you or someone you know may be at risk for suicide, please call your local authorities (US & Canada - 911, UK - 999, EU - 112, Australia - 000), contact a mental health professional, or call and talk to someone at 1-800-SUICIDE. For a complete list of each country's emergency numbers, visit this link : 911 Abroad
HELPLINES - IF YOU NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO:
National Domestic Violence Helpline -
www.ndvh.org - 1-800-799-SAFE
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network -
www.rainn.org – 1-800-656-HOPE National Sexual Assault Hotline
The Trevor Helpline is the only nationwide, around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. All calls are confidential and toll-free from anywhere in the United States, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386)
FIND TREATMENT OR COUNSELING:
For Help with SELF-INJURY:
S.A.F.E. -
www.selfinjury.com – “S.A.F.E. ALTERNATIVES is a nationally recognized treatment approach, professional network, and educational resource base, which is committed to helping you and others achieve an end to self-injurious behavior.”
Self Mutilators Anonymous -
www.selfmutilatorsanonymous.org - "Self Mutilators Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from physical self-mutilation."
For Help with EATING DISORDERS:
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) -
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org - “Non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders.”
For Help with ADDICTION:
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Meetings can be found in Australia, the UK and USA. -
www.aa.org
Al-Anon/Alateen –
www.al-anon.org – “Offering hope and help to families and friends of alcoholics.”
Narcotics Anonymous - an international, community-based association of recovering drug addicts with more than 33,500 weekly meetings in over 116 countries worldwide. To find a meeting in your area visit
www.na.org.
American Addiction Centers' Guide to Drug Rehab -
The Guide to Drug Rehab Centers - A comprehensive guide to the different types of drug rehab centers available for those wanting to get clean.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
International Foundation for Research and Education on Depression -
www.ifred.org
The Jed Foundation -
www.ulifeline.org - "ULifeline is an online resource center for college student mental health and emotional well being."
Drugwatch Mental Illness Guide - Drugwatch Mental Illness Guide - A comprehensive quick guide to various mental illnesses and treatment options.
Mental Health America -
www.nmha.org – Resources promoting mental health nationwide.
Helpguide - Information on: abuse, addiction, depression, eating disorders, mental health and trauma - www.helpguide.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness - For more information on Specific Mental Illness' visit
www.nami.org
NewMouth.com - information on dental services and help finding services -
www.newmouth.com