If you feel worried about yourself, or worried about someone you know, support is available.
When you feel overwhelmed, so much had happened, and you have thoughts of ending your life, you don’t have to face this alone.
If you are not sure who to reach out, consider some resources below.
Australia
24 hour 7 days Support Lines
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 for youth aged 12-25
Mensline: 1300 78 99 78
1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Headspace: 1800 650 890 for youth aged 12-25
National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline: 1800 250 015
Open Arms Veterans and Family Counselling: 1800 011 046
Emergency & Crisis Lines
Police and Ambulance: 000
Lifeline Australia: Call 13 11 14 or Text 0477 13 11 14 (free call from any mobile phone)
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
SuicideLine Victoria: 1300 78 99 78
Resources for Children
Griefline has information on supporting children with grief and loss that can be found at https://griefline.org.au/resources/grief-and-loss-for-children/
Potential sources of free, anonymous and confidential support for your children:
* Kids Helpline (1800 551800 or www.kidshelp.com.au)
* Lifeline (131114 or www.lifeline.org.au)
New Zealand
Lifeline Aotearoa Suicide Crisis Line 0508 828 865
Canada
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention: Listing of crisis centres across Canada
Kids Help Phone: Services for young people, including issues other than suicide
Hope for Wellness Helpline: Call 1-855-242-3310: Available 24/7 to all Indigenous people across Canada
United States
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for 24-hour service
Veterans Crisis Line: Call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1 or text to 838255
United Kingdom
HOPELineUK: Call 0800 068 41 41 or text 07786 209697 (M–F, 10:00 am—5:00 pm and 7:00 pm—10:00 pm; S–S 2:00 pm—5:00 pm)
International
International Association for Suicide Prevention: Crisis centers around the world http://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/