24/7 HELPLINES
Please reach out to use the below helplines and support as Counsellors and Therapists are not available on a 24/7 basis. By using the below services you will be connected with professional Counselling support that is available 24/7.
Befrienders Worldwide – Find 24/7 helplines in your area by searching with your country on their website. Befrienders have a network of 349 support centres in 32 countries, this service is provided via SMS messaging, outreach, partnerships and the internet.
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NORTHERN IRELAND & REPUBLIC OF IRELAND:
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SAMARTIANS – 116 123 (freephone) / email jo@samaritans.org (24/7) & jo@samaritans.ie (24/7).
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PIETA HOUSE – 1800 247 247 / email mary@pieta.ie.
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CHILDLINE – 1800 66 66 66 (freephone)
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NSPCC – 0808 800 5000 (adults concerned about a child)
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REFUGE – 0808 2000 247
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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS – 0845 769 7555
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VICTIM SUPPORT – 0808 168 9111
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UNITED KINGDOM:
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SAMARTIANS – 116 123 / email jo@samaritans.org (24/7)
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SANE LINE – 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm – 10.30pm)
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PAPYRUS – 07786 209 697 (under 35s with suicidal thoughts) Weekdays (10am- 10pm) Weekends (2pm-10pm)
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CALM (Campaign against living miserably) – Outside of London 0800 58 58 58, London 0808 802 58 58 (5pm-midnight everyday)
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SILVERLINE – 0800 470 80 90 (aimed at over 55s) 24 hours, 7 days per week
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AUSTRALIA:
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LIFELINK SAMARTIANS TASMANIA – 03 6331 3355 / 1300 364 566 (freephone in Tasmania)
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THE SAMARTIANS INC – 135 247 / 1800 198 313 (freephone in Western Australia)
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BEYOND BLUE – 1300 22 4636 (freephone)
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LIFELINE AUS – 13 11 14
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MENSLINE AUS – 1300 78 99 78
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KIDS HELPLINE – 1800 55 1800 (5-25 year olds)
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SUICIDE CALL BACK SERVICE – 1300 659 467
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NEW ZEALAND:
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LIFELINK / SAMARTIANS – 07 350 2030 / 0800 726 666
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LIFELINE – 0800 543 354 / SMS 4357 “HELP”
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HEALTHLINE – 0800 611 116
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SUICIDE CRISIS – 0508 828 865
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OUTLINE NZ – 0800 688 5463 (Sexuality/ Gender Identity Helpline)
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YOUTHLINE – 0800 376 633
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KIDSLINE – 0800 54 37 54 (Up to 18 years old)
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