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If you have specific mental health concerns, please consult with qualified healthcare professionals. Here are some resources to find help in your location. If you have any updates to these resources, something you think we should add, or a link doesn’t work please let us know.
Emergency Resources
If you’re experiencing a mental health emergency or having thoughts of suicide, please seek immediate help:
- United States: Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Canada: Call 1-833-456-4566 for Talk Suicide Canada
- UK: Call 116 123 to reach Samaritans
- Australia: Call 13 11 14 for Lifeline Australia
- International: Visit FindAHelpline.com to locate crisis services in your country
Finding Local Mental Health Services
North America
- United States:
- Canada:
Europe
- UK: NHS Mental Health Services
- EU: Mental Health Europe
- Find country-specific resources: European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations
Asia
- India: National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
- Japan: TELL Japan
- Singapore: Singapore Association for Mental Health
Australia & New Zealand
- Australia: Beyond Blue
- New Zealand: Mental Health Foundation NZ
Africa
- South Africa: South African Depression and Anxiety Group
- Pan-African: Mental Health Africa
Latin America
- Regional Resources: PAHO Mental Health
- Brazil: CVV
Low-Cost & Online Options
- 7 Cups – Free emotional support & paid professional therapy online
- BetterHelp – Online therapy platform (available in many countries)
- Woebot – AI mental health chatbot
Specialty Resources
- LGBTQ+: The Trevor Project (US) or It Gets Better (Global)
- Veterans: Contact your country’s veterans affairs department
- Students: Check if your school/university offers counseling services
- Workplace: Many employers offer Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
How to Find Help in Any Country
- Contact your primary care physician for referrals to mental health specialists
- Check with your insurance provider for covered mental health services
- Search online directories specific to your country
- University hospitals and teaching facilities often offer mental health services at reduced rates
- Community health centers frequently provide mental health care on a sliding scale fee basis
Remember that reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. If one resource doesn’t feel right, keep trying until you find support that works for you.
