Expert Guidance & Resources
How to Use These Resources:
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. In emergencies, call local authorities or emergency services.
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
- National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): 1-800-931-2237
- Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness: allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Extremism & Radicalization
- Life After Hate: lifeafterhate.org
- Parents for Peace: parents4peace.org
Harassment & Bullying
- Cyberbullying Research Center: cyberbullying.org
Hate Speech, Discrimination, & Prejudice
- Anti-Defamation League (ADL): adl.org
- Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC): splcenter.org
Gambling Addiction
- National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1-800-522-4700
Financial & Investment Scams
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC): reportfraud.ftc.gov
- Better Business Bureau (BBB) Scam Tracker: bbb.org/scamtracker
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
- Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 and press 1, or text 838255. veteranscrisisline.net
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.
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
- Canadian Anti-Hate Network: antihate.ca
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
Indigenous Support
- Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310 — 24/7 for First Nations, Inuit & Métis.
- National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419.
Domestic Violence
- Shelter Safe — national shelter directory. sheltersafe.ca
1.3 Latin America
Below are country-specific resources for mental health, eating disorders, addiction, and more.
Argentina
- Mental Health: Línea de Prevención del Suicidio: 135 (landlines) or 011-5275-1135 (cell phones).
- Eating Disorders: Fundación Aiglé: fundacionaigle.org.ar
- Community Support: Cruz Roja Argentina for social & health programs.
Colombia
- Mental Health: Línea 106 (for children & adolescents), or check local EPS lines.
- Crisis Hotline: Dial 123 for emergencies, including mental health crises.
Mexico
- Mental Health & Crisis: Línea de la Vida: 800 911 2000 (addiction & mental health).
- General Emergencies: 911 for urgent assistance.
- Red Cross (Cruz Roja Mexicana): cruzrojamexicana.org.mx
Panama
- Mental Health Services: Check Ministry of Health (MINSA) for local helplines & clinics.
- Emergency: 911 for urgent situations.
Chile
- Mental Health Hotline: Salud Responde: 600 360 7777
- Addiction: Fono Drogas y Alcohol: 1412
Brazil
- Suicide Prevention: CVV (Centro de Valorização da Vida): Dial 188
- Mental Health & Addiction: Consult public healthcare system (SUS) or local posts for specialized programs.
Peru
- Mental Health: MINSA Salud Mental: 113 (national health line).
- Emergency: 105 (Police), 116 (Fire), 117 (Ambulance).
Uruguay
- Mental Health & Crisis: SOS Salud Mental: 0800 8483 (toll-free, 24/7).
- Emergency: 911 for urgent situations.
Venezuela
- Mental Health: MSAS crisis lines through local health centers (Centro de Salud Mental).
- Emergency: 171 (CICPC Police), 911 in some areas.
2. Europe▾
General EU Helplines & Resources
- 112: Pan-European emergency number
- European Helpline for Children & Adolescents: Dial 116 111
- 116 123 — Emotional support & suicide prevention helpline (pan-EU).
- 116 111 — Child helpline (pan-EU).
- Find A Helpline — verified global directory for 175+ countries. findahelpline.com
Mental Health
- Mental Health Europe (MHE): mhe-sme.org
Eating Disorders
- BEAT (UK): 0808 801 0677, beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Extremism & Radicalization
- Exit Germany: exit-deutschland.de
- Radicalisation Awareness Network (RAN): ec.europa.eu/ran
Bullying & Cyberbullying
- National Bullying Helpline (UK): nationalbullyinghelpline.co.uk
Discrimination & Hate Crimes
- European Network Against Racism (ENAR): enar-eu.org
- Tell MAMA (UK): tellmamauk.org
Addiction & Substance Abuse
- Alcoholics Anonymous Europe: aa-europe.net
- EU Drugs Agency (EMCDDA): emcdda.europa.eu
Gambling & Financial Scams
- GamCare (UK): 0808 8020 133, gamcare.org.uk
- European Consumer Centres Network (ECC-Net): ecc-net.eu
Country-Specific Hotlines
France
- 3114 — National suicide prevention (24/7).
- 3919 — Domestic violence helpline.
- 119 — Child protection.
Germany
- 0800 111 0 111 or 0800 111 0 222 — Telefonseelsorge (emotional support, 24/7, free).
- 0800 111 0 550 — Nummer gegen Kummer (for parents).
- 0800 111 0 333 — Nummer gegen Kummer (for children).
United Kingdom
- 111 — NHS mental health crisis support.
- 0800 58 58 58 — CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably). thecalmzone.net
- 116 123 — Samaritans (24/7). samaritans.org
Ireland
- 1800 247 247 — Pieta House (suicide & self-harm).
- Text 50808 — Crisis text line (24/7).
Netherlands
- 113 — National suicide prevention. 113.nl
Spain
- 024 — National mental health & suicide prevention line.
- 016 — Domestic violence helpline.
Italy
- 800 274 274 — Telefono Amico (emotional support).
- 800 274 274 — Telefono Azzurro (children & youth).
3. Asia▾
Mental Health Helplines
- India: AASRA (Mumbai): +91-22-27546669
- iCall: 022-25521111, icallhelpline.org
- Japan: TELL Lifeline: 03-5774-0992 (English), telljp.com
- Singapore: IMH Helpline: 6389-2222, imh.com.sg
- Kiran (Ministry of Social Justice): 1800-599-0019 (24/7, toll-free). kiran helpline
- Vandrevala Foundation: +91 9999 666 555 (24/7, also WhatsApp).
- Sneha India: +91 44 2464 0060 (24/7). snehaindia.org
Eating Disorders
- Hong Kong Eating Disorders Association: heda-hk.org
- Japan: Body Image & Eating Disorder Association in Japan (BEIA).
Extremism & Radicalization
- Various countries (Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines): local govt or NGO counter-radicalization programs.
- Singapore: Religious Rehabilitation Group (RRG): rrg.sg
Harassment & Discrimination
- Cyber Crime Cells in many Asian countries.
- NGOs (e.g., India’s Red Elephant Foundation) for harassment or violence.
Addiction & Substance Abuse
- India: National Helpline for Substance Abuse (Ministry of Social Justice): 155-105
Financial Scams & Gambling
- Singapore: Scam Alert (NCPC): scamalert.sg
- MAS resources.
- Hong Kong: Police Anti-Deception Coordination Centre (ADCC): 18222
- India: Cyber Fraud Helpline (state-based), local law enforcement.
- Japan: Consumer Hotline: 188 (IYAYA)
South Korea
Mental Health & Crisis
- Ministry of Health & Welfare Call Center: 129 (24/7).
- Mental Health Center Crisis Counseling: 1577-0199 (24/7).
- Lifeline Korea: 1588-9191.
Philippines
Mental Health & Crisis
- National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) Crisis Line: 1553.
- Natasha Goulbourn Foundation: (02) 8804-4673 or 0917-558-4673.
- Manila Lifeline Centre: (02) 8896-9191.
Malaysia
Mental Health & Crisis
- MIASA: 1-800-820066 (24/7, also WhatsApp). miasa.org.my
- Befrienders KL: 03-7956-8145. befrienders.org.my
Australia
Mental Health & Crisis
- Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 (24/7). lifeline.org.au
- Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 (24/7). beyondblue.org.au
- Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 (24/7, ages 5–25). kidshelpline.com.au
Eating Disorders & Addiction
- Butterfly Foundation (eating disorders): 1800 33 4673. butterfly.org.au
- DrugInfo: 1300 858 584. druginfo.adf.org.au