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Identify the topic or concern, then contact the appropriate helpline or organization. Remain persistent if your first attempt doesn’t succeed—many organizations can provide referrals.

1. Americas▾

1.1 United States

Mental Health & Crisis

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (dial 988) — 24/7 mental health crisis support.
  • SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration): 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

Eating Disorders

Extremism & Radicalization

Harassment & Bullying

Addiction & Substance Abuse

  • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): aa.org
  • Narcotics Anonymous (NA): na.org

Gambling Addiction

  • National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700

Financial & Investment Scams

Crisis Text & Disaster Lines

  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 — connects with a trained crisis counselor.
  • Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 — 24/7 emotional support after disasters.

Veterans & Military

Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (text START to 88788). thehotline.org
  • RAINN (National Sexual Assault Hotline): 1-800-656-4673. rainn.org
  • National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-852-6262 (before/during/after pregnancy).
  • National Child Abuse Hotline (Childhelp): 1-800-422-4453.

LGBTQ+ Support

  • The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth): 1-866-488-7386. thetrevorproject.org
  • Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860.

Community & Family

  • NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 (Mon–Fri 10am–10pm ET). nami.org
  • 211 — local food, housing & social services directory. 211.org
  • StrongHearts Native Helpline: 1-844-762-8483 (Native Americans & Alaska Natives).

Cults & High-Control Groups

  • ICSA (International Cultic Studies Association) — referrals to cult-aware counselors, support groups for survivors and families: icsahome.com
  • People Leave Cults — intervention specialists, peer support groups, psychoeducation: peopleleavecults.com
  • Lalich Center — expert-led recovery workshops and discussion groups for survivors: lalichcenter.org
  • Freedom of Mind Resource Center — cult recovery coaching and family support: freedomofmind.com

Eating & Body Image

  • National Alliance for Eating Disorders Helpline: 1-866-662-1235 — referrals to specialized treatment (Mon–Fri, ET; not a 24/7 crisis line). allianceforeatingdisorders.com
  • In crisis, text "ALLIANCE" to 741741 or call/text 988.

Substance Use

  • SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) — free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral.
  • Find treatment near you. findtreatment.gov

Problem Gambling

  • National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700 — call, text, or chat, 24/7; supports the person gambling or their family (not a crisis line). ncpgambling.org

Radicalization & Extremism — Family Support

  • Parents for Peace Helpline: 1-844-49-PEACE (1-844-497-3223) — free, confidential family support (Mon–Fri, ET; not a crisis line). parents4peace.org
  • Life After Hate — support for disengaging from violent extremism. lifeafterhate.org

Online Exploitation & Sextortion (urgent)

  • NCMEC CyberTipline: 1-800-843-5678 — report online exploitation, sextortion, or coercion of a minor. report.cybertip.org
  • If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.

Relationship Abuse & Safety

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (text START to 88788) — 24/7, confidential support for anyone affected by abuse or controlling behaviour. thehotline.org
  • loveisrespect: 1-866-331-9474 (text LOVEIS to 22522) — relationship support for teens and young adults. loveisrespect.org

1.2 Canada

Mental Health & Crisis

  • Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 1-833-456-4566

Eating Disorders

  • National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC): nedic.ca

Hate Speech & Discrimination

Addiction & Substance Abuse

  • Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH): camh.ca

Crisis Text & Youth

  • 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call or text 9-8-8 — 24/7 bilingual, trauma-informed. 988.ca
  • Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 (ages 5–29). kidshelpphone.ca

1.3 Latin America

Eating Disorders

  • Comenzar de Nuevo (Mexico & Latin America) — eating disorder helpline & referrals: +52 1 81.1340.0275, comenzardenuevo.org
  • Fundación Bellamente (Argentina) — resources and insurance rights guidance: bellamente.com.ar

Domestic Violence

  • Brazil: Ligue 180 — national women's assistance line (24/7, free, also WhatsApp 61 9610-0180).
  • Argentina: Línea 144 — national domestic violence line (24/7, free).
  • Colombia: Línea 155 — guidance and orientation (24/7).
  • Chile: Línea 1455 — women's helpline (orientation and referrals).
  • Mexico: INMUJERES helpline — contact via: gob.mx/inmujeres

Helplines by Country

Argentina

  • Línea de Prevención del Suicidio: 135 (landlines) or 011-5275-1135 (cell phones).
  • Fundación Aiglé: fundacionaigle.org.ar
  • Cruz Roja Argentina for social & health programs.

Colombia

  • Línea 106 (for children & adolescents), or check local EPS lines.
  • Línea 123 (mental health crisis support, 24/7).

Mexico

Panama

  • Check Ministry of Health (MINSA) for local helplines & clinics.

Chile

  • Salud Responde: 600 360 7777
  • Fono Drogas y Alcohol: 1412

Brazil

  • CVV (Centro de Valorização da Vida): Dial 188
  • Consult public healthcare system (SUS) or local posts for specialized programs.

Peru

  • MINSA Salud Mental: 113 (national health line).

Uruguay

  • SOS Salud Mental: 0800 8483 (toll-free, 24/7).

Venezuela

  • MSAS crisis lines through local health centers (Centro de Salud Mental).
2. Asia▾

2.1 Japan

Mental Health & Crisis

  • Yorisoi Hotline (よりそいホットライン): 0120-279-338 — free, 24/7, multilingual support.
  • Inochi no Denwa (Japanese Lifeline): 0570-783-556. inochinodenwa.org
  • TELL Lifeline — English-language counseling: 03-5774-0992. telljp.com

Eating Disorders

  • Japan Association for Eating Disorders: jafed.jp

Online Safety & Harassment

  • Illegal & Harmful Information Consultation Center: ihaho.jp

Addiction & Substance Abuse

Gambling Addiction

Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault

  • DV Consultation Plus: 0120-279-889 — 24/7, multilingual.
  • Sexual assault one-stop support centers: dial #8891 (nationwide).

LGBTQ+ Support

  • Yorisoi Hotline — LGBT line: 0120-279-338 (press the dedicated option).

Youth & Children

  • Childline Japan: 0120-99-7777. childline.or.jp
  • Child abuse hotline: dial 189 (24/7).
3. Oceania▾

3.1 Australia

Mental Health & Crisis

Eating Disorders

Online Safety & Harassment

  • eSafety Commissioner — report online abuse & image-based harm: esafety.gov.au

Addiction & Substance Abuse

  • National Alcohol & Other Drug Hotline: 1800 250 015 — 24/7.

Gambling Addiction

Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault

LGBTQ+ Support

  • QLife: 1800 184 527 — anonymous LGBTI+ peer support (3pm–midnight). qlife.org.au

Youth & Children

Community & Family

  • SANE Australia: 1800 187 263 — complex mental health support. sane.org

Veterans & Military

  • Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling: 1800 011 046. openarms.gov.au

3.2 New Zealand

Mental Health & Crisis

  • Need to Talk? — call or text 1737 (free, 24/7). 1737.org.nz
  • Lifeline Aotearoa: 0800 543 354.
  • Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).

Eating Disorders

  • EDANZ (Eating Disorders Association of NZ): 0800 233 269. ed.org.nz

Online Safety & Harassment

  • Netsafe: 0508 638 723 — online harm & harassment help. netsafe.org.nz

Addiction & Substance Abuse

Gambling Addiction

Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault

LGBTQ+ Support

  • OUTLine NZ: 0800 688 5463 — all-ages rainbow support (6pm–9pm). outline.org.nz

Youth & Children