Suicide Prevention - Crisis Hotlines
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It is the mission of Blue H.E.L.P. to reduce mental health stigma through education, advocate for benefits for those suffering from post-traumatic stress, acknowledge the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers we lost to suicide, assist officers in their search for healing, and to bring awareness to suicide and mental health issues.
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (USA)
A 24-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Note that unlike other helplines on this page, the NAC will take all actions necessary to prevent a caller from dying by suicide, including calling family or emergency services if an attempt is in progress.
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org 1-800-273-8255
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (USA)
Aims to improve the lives of those with mood disorders. Has links to support groups across the USA.
www.dbsalliance.org
Samaritans NYC (USA)
A 24-hour helpline for anyone in distress, feeling depressed, overwhelmed, experiencing a crisis or feeling suicidal and needs someone to talk to, someone who will listen and take them seriously.
www.samaritansnyc.org (212) 673-3000
Depression Alliance (UK)
Works to relieve and prevent depression by providing information and support services (including links to support groups). A website full of information, advice and resources.
www.depressionalliance.org
The Samaritans (UK)
A 24 hour helpline offering confidential non-judgemental emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.
www.samaritans.org 08457 90 90 90 (or Republic of Ireland 1850 60 90 90)
Maytree (London, UK)
A sanctuary for the suicidal. Accommodation in a non-medical setting offering time, space and respite for those in a suicidal crisis and in danger of taking their own lives.
www.maytree.org.uk
Papyrus (UK)
Resources (including a helpline) and support for those dealing with suicide, depression or emotional distress - particularly teenagers and young adults.
www.papyrus-uk.org
Rethink (UK)
Offers expert advice and information to people with severe mental illness and other mental health problems and those that care for them, plus UK-wide support groups and other services.
www.rethink.org
SANE (UK)
Provides emotional support and information to people experiencing mental illness, their family and carers.
www.sane.org.uk
Lifeline (Australia)
Offers access to a range of national and local services that support mental health, wellbeing and suicide prevention, including a 24 hour telephone counselling service.
www.lifeline.org.au 13 11 14
Lifeline (New Zealand)
A 24/7 confidential and anonymous telephone counseling service operating every day of the year. Telephone counsellors are fully trained and supervised.
www.lifeline.co.nz 0800 543 354
A 24-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Note that unlike other helplines on this page, the NAC will take all actions necessary to prevent a caller from dying by suicide, including calling family or emergency services if an attempt is in progress.
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org 1-800-273-8255
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (USA)
Aims to improve the lives of those with mood disorders. Has links to support groups across the USA.
www.dbsalliance.org
Samaritans NYC (USA)
A 24-hour helpline for anyone in distress, feeling depressed, overwhelmed, experiencing a crisis or feeling suicidal and needs someone to talk to, someone who will listen and take them seriously.
www.samaritansnyc.org (212) 673-3000
Depression Alliance (UK)
Works to relieve and prevent depression by providing information and support services (including links to support groups). A website full of information, advice and resources.
www.depressionalliance.org
The Samaritans (UK)
A 24 hour helpline offering confidential non-judgemental emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.
www.samaritans.org 08457 90 90 90 (or Republic of Ireland 1850 60 90 90)
Maytree (London, UK)
A sanctuary for the suicidal. Accommodation in a non-medical setting offering time, space and respite for those in a suicidal crisis and in danger of taking their own lives.
www.maytree.org.uk
Papyrus (UK)
Resources (including a helpline) and support for those dealing with suicide, depression or emotional distress - particularly teenagers and young adults.
www.papyrus-uk.org
Rethink (UK)
Offers expert advice and information to people with severe mental illness and other mental health problems and those that care for them, plus UK-wide support groups and other services.
www.rethink.org
SANE (UK)
Provides emotional support and information to people experiencing mental illness, their family and carers.
www.sane.org.uk
Lifeline (Australia)
Offers access to a range of national and local services that support mental health, wellbeing and suicide prevention, including a 24 hour telephone counselling service.
www.lifeline.org.au 13 11 14
Lifeline (New Zealand)
A 24/7 confidential and anonymous telephone counseling service operating every day of the year. Telephone counsellors are fully trained and supervised.
www.lifeline.co.nz 0800 543 354