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Mental Health Crisis Hotlines</a></li> <li><a href="#Additional_Hotlines:_Domestic_Violence_and_Abuse"> Domestic Violence and Abuse Hotlines</a></li> <li><a href="#Additional_Hotlines:_Rape_and_Sexual_Assault"> Rape and Sexual Assault Hotlines</a></li> <li><a href="#Additional_Hotlines:_Online_Harassment_and_Abuse"> Online Harassment and Abuse Hotlines</a></li> <li><a href="#Health_Insurance"> Health Insurance</a></li> <li><a href="#Health_Care_and_Medication"> Health Care and Medication</a></li> <li><a href="#Therapy"> Therapy</a></li> <li><a href="#Grief_Resources"> Grief</a></li> <li><a href="#Depression_resources"> Depression</a></li> <li><a href="#Postpartum_Depression_Resources"> Postpartum Depression</a></li> <li><a href="#Alcoholism_Resources"> Alcoholism</a></li></ul> <p>Related resources: </p> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Homeless_Survival_Guide" title="Homeless Survival Guide">Homeless Survival Guide</a> (food, housing, health care, public benefits)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Get_a_lawyer" title="Get a lawyer">Get a lawyer</a> (includes <a href="/wiki/Get_a_lawyer#Free_or_low-cost_avenues_for_legal_assistance" title="Get a lawyer">free and low-cost legal resources</a>)</li> <li><a href="/wiki/Disaster_Planning_%26_Recovery" title="Disaster Planning & Recovery">Disaster Planning & Recovery</a> (before/after natural disasters)</li></ul> <p><br /> </p> <div id="toc" class="toc" role="navigation" aria-labelledby="mw-toc-heading"><input type="checkbox" role="button" id="toctogglecheckbox" class="toctogglecheckbox" style="display:none" /><div class="toctitle" lang="en" dir="ltr"><h2 id="mw-toc-heading">Contents</h2><span class="toctogglespan"><label class="toctogglelabel" for="toctogglecheckbox"></label></span></div> <ul> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-1"><a href="#Crisis:_Where_to_go_for_help"><span class="tocnumber">1</span> <span class="toctext">Crisis: Where to go for help</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-2"><a href="#Lists_of_Suicide_and_Mental_Health_Crisis_Hotlines,_Local_and_National_Resources"><span class="tocnumber">1.1</span> <span class="toctext">Lists of Suicide and Mental Health Crisis Hotlines, Local and National Resources</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-3"><a href="#USA"><span class="tocnumber">1.1.1</span> <span class="toctext">USA</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-4"><a href="#USA_-_GLBT"><span class="tocnumber">1.1.2</span> <span class="toctext">USA - GLBT</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-5"><a href="#USA_-_Military"><span class="tocnumber">1.1.3</span> <span class="toctext">USA - Military</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-6"><a href="#Australia"><span class="tocnumber">1.1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Australia</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-7"><a href="#Australia_-_GLBT"><span class="tocnumber">1.1.5</span> <span class="toctext">Australia - GLBT</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-8"><a href="#Bangladesh"><span class="tocnumber">1.1.6</span> <span class="toctext">Bangladesh</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-9"><a href="#Belgium"><span class="tocnumber">1.1.7</span> <span class="toctext">Belgium</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-10"><a href="#Canada"><span class="tocnumber">1.1.8</span> <span class="toctext">Canada</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-11"><a href="#Canada_-_GLBT"><span class="tocnumber">1.1.9</span> <span class="toctext">Canada - GLBT</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-12"><a href="#European_Union"><span class="tocnumber">1.1.10</span> <span class="toctext">European Union</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-13"><a href="#France"><span class="tocnumber">1.1.11</span> <span class="toctext">France</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-14"><a href="#Germany"><span class="tocnumber">1.1.12</span> <span class="toctext">Germany</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-15"><a href="#Japan"><span class="tocnumber">1.1.13</span> <span class="toctext">Japan</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-16"><a href="#Malaysia"><span class="tocnumber">1.1.14</span> <span class="toctext">Malaysia</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-17"><a href="#Netherlands"><span class="tocnumber">1.1.15</span> <span class="toctext">Netherlands</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-18"><a href="#New_Zealand"><span class="tocnumber">1.1.16</span> <span class="toctext">New Zealand</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-19"><a href="#Norway"><span class="tocnumber">1.1.17</span> <span class="toctext">Norway</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-20"><a href="#Republic_of_Ireland"><span class="tocnumber">1.1.18</span> <span class="toctext">Republic of Ireland</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-21"><a href="#Spain"><span class="tocnumber">1.1.19</span> <span class="toctext">Spain</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-22"><a href="#UK"><span class="tocnumber">1.1.20</span> <span class="toctext">UK</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-23"><a href="#UK_-_GLBT"><span class="tocnumber">1.1.21</span> <span class="toctext">UK - GLBT</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-24"><a href="#Worldwide"><span class="tocnumber">1.1.22</span> <span class="toctext">Worldwide</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-25"><a href="#AskMes_About_Supporting_Someone_Else"><span class="tocnumber">1.1.23</span> <span class="toctext">AskMes About Supporting Someone Else</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-26"><a href="#Additional_Hotlines:_Domestic_Violence_and_Abuse"><span class="tocnumber">1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Additional Hotlines: Domestic Violence and Abuse</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-27"><a href="#US"><span class="tocnumber">1.2.1</span> <span class="toctext">US</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-28"><a href="#Americans_Overseas"><span class="tocnumber">1.2.2</span> <span class="toctext">Americans Overseas</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-29"><a href="#Australia_2"><span class="tocnumber">1.2.3</span> <span class="toctext">Australia</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-30"><a href="#Canada_2"><span class="tocnumber">1.2.4</span> <span class="toctext">Canada</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-31"><a href="#Ireland"><span class="tocnumber">1.2.5</span> <span class="toctext">Ireland</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-32"><a href="#Mexico"><span class="tocnumber">1.2.6</span> <span class="toctext">Mexico</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-33"><a href="#Netherlands_2"><span class="tocnumber">1.2.7</span> <span class="toctext">Netherlands</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-34"><a href="#New_Zealand_2"><span class="tocnumber">1.2.8</span> <span class="toctext">New Zealand</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-35"><a href="#Thailand"><span class="tocnumber">1.2.9</span> <span class="toctext">Thailand</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-36"><a href="#UK_2"><span class="tocnumber">1.2.10</span> <span class="toctext">UK</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-37"><a href="#Worldwide_2"><span class="tocnumber">1.2.11</span> <span class="toctext">Worldwide</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-38"><a href="#How_to_support_a_survivor_of_domestic_violence_or_abuse"><span class="tocnumber">1.2.12</span> <span class="toctext">How to support a survivor of domestic violence or abuse</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-39"><a href="#AskMe_Threads"><span class="tocnumber">1.2.13</span> <span class="toctext">AskMe Threads</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-40"><a href="#Further_Reading"><span class="tocnumber">1.2.14</span> <span class="toctext">Further Reading</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-41"><a href="#Additional_Hotlines:_Rape_and_Sexual_Assault"><span class="tocnumber">1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Additional Hotlines: Rape and Sexual Assault</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-42"><a href="#USA_2"><span class="tocnumber">1.3.1</span> <span class="toctext">USA</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-43"><a href="#Australia_3"><span class="tocnumber">1.3.2</span> <span class="toctext">Australia</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-44"><a href="#Canada_3"><span class="tocnumber">1.3.3</span> <span class="toctext">Canada</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-45"><a href="#EU"><span class="tocnumber">1.3.4</span> <span class="toctext">EU</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-46"><a href="#UK_3"><span class="tocnumber">1.3.5</span> <span class="toctext">UK</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-47"><a href="#International"><span class="tocnumber">1.3.6</span> <span class="toctext">International</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-48"><a href="#How_to_support_a_survivor_of_rape_or_sexual_assault"><span class="tocnumber">1.3.7</span> <span class="toctext">How to support a survivor of rape or sexual assault</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-49"><a href="#AskMe_Threads_2"><span class="tocnumber">1.3.8</span> <span class="toctext">AskMe Threads</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-50"><a href="#Further_Reading_2"><span class="tocnumber">1.3.9</span> <span class="toctext">Further Reading</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-51"><a href="#Additional_Hotlines:_Online_Harassment_and_Abuse"><span class="tocnumber">1.4</span> <span class="toctext">Additional Hotlines: Online Harassment and Abuse</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-52"><a href="#US_2"><span class="tocnumber">1.4.1</span> <span class="toctext">US</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-53"><a href="#UK_4"><span class="tocnumber">1.4.2</span> <span class="toctext">UK</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-54"><a href="#International_2"><span class="tocnumber">1.4.3</span> <span class="toctext">International</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-55"><a href="#Additional_Resources"><span class="tocnumber">1.4.4</span> <span class="toctext">Additional Resources</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-56"><a href="#AskMe_Threads_3"><span class="tocnumber">1.4.5</span> <span class="toctext">AskMe Threads</span></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-57"><a href="#Health_Insurance"><span class="tocnumber">2</span> <span class="toctext">Health Insurance</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-58"><a href="#Help_with_Health_Insurance"><span class="tocnumber">2.1</span> <span class="toctext">Help with Health Insurance</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-59"><a href="#ACA"><span class="tocnumber">2.1.1</span> <span class="toctext">ACA</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-60"><a href="#Medicare"><span class="tocnumber">2.1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Medicare</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-61"><a href="#Medicaid"><span class="tocnumber">2.1.3</span> <span class="toctext">Medicaid</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-62"><a href="#AskMe_Threads_About_Health_Insurance"><span class="tocnumber">2.2</span> <span class="toctext">AskMe Threads About Health Insurance</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-63"><a href="#2019"><span class="tocnumber">2.2.1</span> <span class="toctext">2019</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-64"><a href="#2018"><span class="tocnumber">2.2.2</span> <span class="toctext">2018</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-65"><a href="#2017"><span class="tocnumber">2.2.3</span> <span class="toctext">2017</span></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-66"><a href="#Health_Care_and_Medication"><span class="tocnumber">3</span> <span class="toctext">Health Care and Medication</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-67"><a href="#Low-cost_/_No-cost_Sources_of_Medication_and_Health_Care"><span class="tocnumber">3.1</span> <span class="toctext">Low-cost / No-cost Sources of Medication and Health Care</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-68"><a href="#Abortion_and_Contraception"><span class="tocnumber">3.2</span> <span class="toctext">Abortion and Contraception</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-69"><a href="#Therapy"><span class="tocnumber">4</span> <span class="toctext">Therapy</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-70"><a href="#Help_with_Finding_a_Therapist"><span class="tocnumber">4.1</span> <span class="toctext">Help with Finding a Therapist</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-71"><a href="#US_3"><span class="tocnumber">4.1.1</span> <span class="toctext">US</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-72"><a href="#Canada_4"><span class="tocnumber">4.1.2</span> <span class="toctext">Canada</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-73"><a href="#UK_5"><span class="tocnumber">4.1.3</span> <span class="toctext">UK</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-74"><a href="#AskMe_Threads_About_Finding_A_Therapist"><span class="tocnumber">4.2</span> <span class="toctext">AskMe Threads About Finding A Therapist</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-75"><a href="#Specific_Therapist_Recommendations"><span class="tocnumber">4.3</span> <span class="toctext">Specific Therapist Recommendations</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-76"><a href="#US_4"><span class="tocnumber">4.3.1</span> <span class="toctext">US</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-77"><a href="#Australia_4"><span class="tocnumber">4.3.2</span> <span class="toctext">Australia</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-78"><a href="#Canada_5"><span class="tocnumber">4.3.3</span> <span class="toctext">Canada</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-79"><a href="#China"><span class="tocnumber">4.3.4</span> <span class="toctext">China</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-80"><a href="#Israel"><span class="tocnumber">4.3.5</span> <span class="toctext">Israel</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-81"><a href="#Japan_2"><span class="tocnumber">4.3.6</span> <span class="toctext">Japan</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-82"><a href="#UK:_Scotland"><span class="tocnumber">4.3.7</span> <span class="toctext">UK: Scotland</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-83"><a href="#Online_Support,_Suggested_in_AskMe"><span class="tocnumber">4.4</span> <span class="toctext">Online Support, Suggested in AskMe</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-84"><a href="#AskMe_Threads_about_Short-Term_Coping_Strategies_for_Anxiety"><span class="tocnumber">4.5</span> <span class="toctext">AskMe Threads about Short-Term Coping Strategies for Anxiety</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-85"><a href="#Grief_Resources"><span class="tocnumber">5</span> <span class="toctext">Grief Resources</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-86"><a href="#AskMe_Threads_about_Grief_and_Grieving"><span class="tocnumber">5.1</span> <span class="toctext">AskMe Threads about Grief and Grieving</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-87"><a href="#Depression_resources"><span class="tocnumber">6</span> <span class="toctext">Depression resources</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-88"><a href="#General_advice_about_Depression"><span class="tocnumber">6.1</span> <span class="toctext">General advice about Depression</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-89"><a href="#AskMe_Threads_For_Those_Who_Are_Depressed"><span class="tocnumber">6.2</span> <span class="toctext">AskMe Threads For Those Who Are Depressed</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-90"><a href="#AskMe_Threads_for_Those_Who_Would_Like_To_Help_Someone_Suffering_From_Depression"><span class="tocnumber">6.3</span> <span class="toctext">AskMe Threads for Those Who Would Like To Help Someone Suffering From Depression</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-91"><a href="#AskMe_Threads_about_Talking_To_Loved_Ones_About_Your_Depression"><span class="tocnumber">6.4</span> <span class="toctext">AskMe Threads about Talking To Loved Ones About Your Depression</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-92"><a href="#Books,_Articles_&c."><span class="tocnumber">6.5</span> <span class="toctext">Books, Articles &c.</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-93"><a href="#Postpartum_Depression_Resources"><span class="tocnumber">7</span> <span class="toctext">Postpartum Depression Resources</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-94"><a href="#International_3"><span class="tocnumber">7.1</span> <span class="toctext">International</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-95"><a href="#USA_and_Canada"><span class="tocnumber">7.2</span> <span class="toctext">USA and Canada</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-96"><a href="#UK_6"><span class="tocnumber">7.3</span> <span class="toctext">UK</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-97"><a href="#Further_Reading_3"><span class="tocnumber">7.4</span> <span class="toctext">Further Reading</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-98"><a href="#AskMe_Threads_4"><span class="tocnumber">7.5</span> <span class="toctext">AskMe Threads</span></a></li> </ul> </li> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-99"><a href="#Alcoholism_Resources"><span class="tocnumber">8</span> <span class="toctext">Alcoholism Resources</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-100"><a href="#AskMe_Threads_about_having_a_problem_with_drinking"><span class="tocnumber">8.1</span> <span class="toctext">AskMe Threads about having a problem with drinking</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-101"><a href="#AskMe_Threads_about_dealing_with_someone_else's_drinking"><span class="tocnumber">8.2</span> <span class="toctext">AskMe Threads about dealing with someone else's drinking</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-102"><a href="#Resources_Suggested_in_AskMe_Threads"><span class="tocnumber">8.3</span> <span class="toctext">Resources Suggested in AskMe Threads</span></a> <ul> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-103"><a href="#For_people_having_a_problem_with_drinking:"><span class="tocnumber">8.3.1</span> <span class="toctext">For people having a problem with drinking:</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-104"><a href="#For_family_and_friends:"><span class="tocnumber">8.3.2</span> <span class="toctext">For family and friends:</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-3 tocsection-105"><a href="#Books,_Articles_&c._2"><span class="tocnumber">8.3.3</span> <span class="toctext">Books, Articles &c.</span></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-106"><a href="#MetaTalk_Threads"><span class="tocnumber">9</span> <span class="toctext">MetaTalk Threads</span></a></li> <li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-107"><a href="#Disclaimer"><span class="tocnumber">10</span> <span class="toctext">Disclaimer</span></a></li> </ul> </div> <h1><span class="mw-headline" id="Crisis:_Where_to_go_for_help">Crisis: Where to go for help</span></h1> <h2><span id="Lists_of_Suicide_and_Mental_Health_Crisis_Hotlines.2C_Local_and_National_Resources"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="Lists_of_Suicide_and_Mental_Health_Crisis_Hotlines,_Local_and_National_Resources">Lists of Suicide and Mental Health Crisis Hotlines, Local and National Resources</span></h2> <ul><li>Suicide.org: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.suicide.org/suicide-hotlines.html">USA, by State</a></li> <li>Suicide.org: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html">Countries, Non-USA</a></li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="USA">USA</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://988lifeline.org/">988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline</a>: call 988 <ul><li>En español, oprima el "2"</li> <li>Help also available via chat at <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://988lifeline.org/chat/">https://988lifeline.org/chat/</a></li></ul></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.mhanational.org/im-looking-mental-health-help-myself">Mental Health America</a> Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach a 24-hour crisis center, or text MHA to 741741 to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7 at <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.crisistextline.org/">Crisis Text Line</a>, or call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room. <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.crisistextline.org/">Crisis Text Line</a> - text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the USA for free, 24/7 support from a trained crisis counselor. More info: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.crisistextline.org/texting-in">How Does Crisis Text Line Work?</a></li> <li>877-838-2838 Veterans Peer Support</li> <li>800-784-2432 En Español / Spanish-speaking</li> <li>877-968-8454 Teen-to-Teen peer counseling</li> <li>800-472-3457 Grad Students</li> <li>800-773-6667 Post-partum depression</li> <li>800-799-4TTY (4889) TTY</li></ul></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.aaets.org/about-us">American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress</a> (AAETS) <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.aaets.org/crisis-hotline">Nationwide Crisis Line and Hotline Directory</a> (50 States, DC, PR)</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.imalive.org">IMAlive</a>: online crisis chat line</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://prsinc.org/crisislink/">Virginia CrisisLink</a>: See link for numbers by region of Virginia</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.boystown.org/hotline">Boys Town National Hotline</a> for youth: 800-448-3000 <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org">Your Life Your Voice</a> for youth: online chat, texting and email support (also through Boys Town)</li></ul></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.newhopenow.org/counseling.html">New Hope Online</a> - online crisis chat from a Catholic counseling organization</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline">Disaster Distress Helpline</a> SAMHSA provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. This crisis support service is for anyone experiencing emotional distress related to disasters such as: tornadoes and severe storms, hurricanes and tropical storms, floods, wildfires, earthquakes, drought, incidents of mass violence, infectious disease outbreaks, incidents of community unrest, and other traumatic events. <ul><li>Call 1-800-985-5990 or TTY 1-800-846-8517 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline/espanol">En Español</a>: Call 1-800-985-5990 and press "2" from the 50 States, or text Hablanos to 66746.</li> <li>From Puerto Rico, text Hablanos to 1-787-339-2663.</li> <li>Callers to the hotline can also connect with counselors in over 100 other languages via 3rd-party interpretation services; to connect with a counselor in your primary language, simply indicate your preferred language to the responding counselor and she/he will connect to a live interpreter.</li></ul></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.nami.org/findsupport">National Alliance on Mental Illness</a> (For help finding local resources)</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="USA_-_GLBT">USA - GLBT</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/">The Trevor Project</a>: 24/7 crisis & suicide prevention helpline for GLBTQ youth. 1-866-488-7386 (they also have online chat and texting lines, thru the website)</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.lgbthotline.org">LGBT National Hotline</a>: telephone and text peer-counseling in the US. 1-888-843-4564 (also 1-800-246-7743 youth line and [online chat help <a rel="nofollow" class="external free" href="https://lgbthotline.org/chat">https://lgbthotline.org/chat</a>])</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.translifeline.org/">Trans Lifeline</a> Call the <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.translifeline.org/hotline">Peer Support Hotline</a> at 877-565-8860, if you are in crisis or just need someone to talk to, even if it’s just about whether or not you’re trans, for support and resources. 7am-1am PST / 9am-3am CST / 10am-4am EST. Operators are also frequently available during off-hours - when in doubt, give a call. Services available in English and Spanish - <b>Spanish hotline is available 24/7</b>.</li> <li>The <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://glbtnationalhelpcenter.org/">GLBT National Help Center</a> provides telephone, online chat, and email peer-support, including: <ul><li>LGBT National Youth Talkline 800-246-7743 - Mondays - Fridays, 1 pm – 9 pm PST, 4 pm – midnight EST, Saturday, 9 am – 2 pm PST, noon – 5 pm EST</li> <li>LGBT National Senior Hotline 888-234-7243 - Mondays - Fridays, 1 pm – 9 pm PST, 4 pm – midnight EST, Saturday, 9 am – 2 pm PST, noon – 5 pm EST</li> <li>A searchable database <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://glbtnearme.org/">https://glbtnearme.org/</a> of local support resources.</li></ul></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.sageusa.org/what-we-do/sage-national-lgbt-elder-hotline/">SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline</a> - Older LGBT people who want to talk can be connected with friendly responders who are ready to listen. If you are an LGBT elder or care for one, call the free SAGE Hotline, toll-free 24/7 at 877-360-LGBT (5428)</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://pflag.org/hotlines">PFLAG</a> offers a list of crisis and support hotlines.</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="USA_-_Military">USA - Military</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/">The Veterans Crisis Line</a> connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ChatTermsOfService.aspx">chat online</a>, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Support for <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/GetHelp/Accessibility.aspx">individuals who are hard of hearing or deaf</a> is also available, including TTY service at 1-800-799-4889.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ActiveDuty.aspx">The Military Crisis Line</a> offers confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year through the Military Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255 and Press 1), <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat/">online chat</a> and text (838255). In Europe call 00800 1273 8255 or DSN 118. In Korea call 0808 555 118 or DSN 118. In Afghanistan call 00 1 800 273 8255 or DSN 111. In Europe, toll-free service may not be available through all carriers or in all countries.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.militaryonesource.mil/">Military OneSource</a> offers a Military helpline (Stateside 1-800-342-9647, Overseas 484-530-5908 (they accept collect calls)), <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.militaryonesource.mil/confidential-help">live chat and online counseling</a>.</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Australia">Australia</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.lifeline.org.au">Lifeline</a> 1300 13 11 14</li> <li>Online Chat Support: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.kidshelp.com.au/teens/get-help/web-counselling">Teen Counseling</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx?link_id=107">Beyond Blue - The National Depression Initiative</a> 1300 22 4636</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Australia_-_GLBT">Australia - GLBT</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.qlife.org.au/">QLife</a> - Online chat or phone 1800 184 527 3pm-12am every day; email ask@qlife.org.au</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Bangladesh">Bangladesh</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://shuni.org/">Kaan Pete Roi</a> - confidential suicide prevention and crisis line (open Sunday-Wednesday, 3pm-9pm, Thursday 3pm-3am local time) <ul><li>Helpline 1: +8801779554391</li> <li>Helpline 2: +8801688709966</li> <li>Helpline 3: +8801985275286</li></ul></li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Belgium">Belgium</span></h3> <ul><li>02 649 95 55 (24/7)</li> <li>Web: <a rel="nofollow" class="external free" href="https://www.zelfmoord1813.be/">https://www.zelfmoord1813.be/</a> or call 1813 (24/7) or <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.zelfmoord1813.be/ik-heb-hulp-nodig/chat-met-de-zelfmoordlijn">chat</a> or <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.zelfmoord1813.be/ik-heb-hulp-nodig/mailen-naar-de-zelfmoordlijn">email</a>.</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Canada">Canada</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://988.ca/">9-8-8 is the number to call or text (available in English and French)</a> for immediate mental health crisis and suicide prevention intervention. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and run by <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://988.ca/about-us">Crisis Services Canada</a> and many partners, as a national network of distress, crisis and suicide prevention services.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.kidshelpphone.ca/">Kids Help Phone</a>: (800) 668-6868 <i>(For kids and teens.)</i> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://kidshelpphone.ca/need-help-now-text-us/">Kids Help Phone text service</a>: Text CONNECT to 686868 - free and available 24/7/365. You don’t need a data plan, Internet connection or an app to use it. All conversations you have with a volunteer Crisis Responder are confidential. And, you can text from anywhere in Canada.</li></ul></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ca.portal.gs/">Wellness Together Canada</a> offers immediate crisis support in English and <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.wellnesstogether.ca/fr-ca/">Français</a> <ul><li>Adults: Text WELLNESS to 741741 / Textez MIEUX au 741741</li> <li>Front Line Workers: Text FRONTLINE to 741741 / Textez FRONTLINE au 741741</li> <li>Other resources include online community of support and coaching, and free access to professional counsellors by phone, text or video.</li></ul></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/">Hope for Wellness Helpline</a> offers mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada. You can call 1-855-242-3310, available 24/7, to talk in English or French, as well as Cree, Ojibway or Inuktitut upon request, or chat online with a counsellor in English or French.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.dcontario.org/">ONTX Ontario Online & Text Crisis Services</a> provides a <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.dcontario.org/locations/">directory of local hotlines</a>.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.dcogt.com/home-support">Distress Centres of Greater Toronto</a> offers a hotline at 416-408-4357 or text 45645 if you are in distress or need emotional support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Canada_-_GLBT">Canada - GLBT</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.translifeline.org/">Trans Lifeline</a> Call the <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.translifeline.org/hotline">Peer Support Hotline</a> at 877-330-6366, if you are in crisis or just need someone to talk to, even if it’s just about whether or not you’re trans, for support and resources. Available 7am-1am PST / 9am-3am CST / 10am-4am EST. Services available in English and Spanish - Spanish hotline is available 24/7.</li> <li>The <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.youthline.ca/">Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line</a> is available via text, chat, and email from 4:00 pm – 9:30 pm EST every day except Saturday. Text: 647-694-4275 Email: askus@youthline.ca.</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="European_Union">European Union</span></h3> <ul><li>116 123 connects to <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/security-and-emergencies/emergency/faq/index_en.htm">local emotional support / crisis helplines in many EU countries</a>, including Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, the Republic of Ireland, Slovenia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="France">France</span></h3> <ul><li>01 45 39 40 00 Web: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.suicide-ecoute.fr">https://www.suicide-ecoute.fr</a></li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Germany">Germany</span></h3> <ul><li>0800 - 111 0 111 (ev.) (protestant)</li> <li>0800 - 111 0 222 (rk.) (roman catholic)</li> <li>0800 - 111 0 333 (Kinder / Jugendliche) (for kids/teens)</li> <li>Web: <a rel="nofollow" class="external free" href="https://www.telefonseelsorge.de">https://www.telefonseelsorge.de</a></li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Japan">Japan</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.telljp.com">Tokyo English LifeLine</a> <ul><li>03 5774 0992 (Free, anonymous telephone counseling. 9am - 11pm daily)</li> <li>03 3498 0231 (Face to Face)</li></ul></li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Malaysia">Malaysia</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://lifeline.org.my/7995/">Lifeline Malaysia</a> <ul><li>603 - 92850039 (Counseling Services)</li></ul></li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Netherlands">Netherlands</span></h3> <ul><li>0900-1450 (workdays, 0900-1800 local (CET))</li> <li>Web: <a rel="nofollow" class="external free" href="https://www.korrelatie.nl">https://www.korrelatie.nl</a></li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="New_Zealand">New Zealand</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.lifeline.org.nz/">Lifeline</a> 24/7 New Zealand: 0800 543 354 <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.lifeline.org.nz/services/suicide-crisis-helpline">Suicide Crisis Helpline</a> - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)</li> <li>Lifeline Auckland: (9) 5222-999</li> <li>Outside Auckland: 0800 111-777</li> <li>Kidsline: 0800 KIDSLINE (0800 543 754)</li> <li>Online: <a rel="nofollow" class="external free" href="https://www.lifeline.org.nz">https://www.lifeline.org.nz</a></li></ul></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.youthline.co.nz/">Youthline</a> - 0800 376 633, text 234, email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.samaritans.org.nz/">Samaritans</a> - 0800 726 666</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://depression.org.nz/">Depression Helpline</a> - 0800 111 757</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/get-help/in-crisis/helplines/">Mental Health Foundation</a> - Directory of Helplines</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Norway">Norway</span></h3> <ul><li>Kirkens SOS: 815 33 300</li> <li>Mental Helse: 116 123</li> <li>Røde Kors-telefonen for barn og unge (Red Cross Helpline for youth): 800 333 21</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Republic_of_Ireland">Republic of Ireland</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.samaritans.org/">Samaritans</a>: 1850 60 90 90 (Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing Minicom: 08457 90 91 92)</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Spain">Spain</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.sanidad.gob.es/en/linea024/home.htm">Línea de atención a la conducta suicida</a> Helpline for persons with suicidal thoughts, ideation, or risk of suicidal behaviors, as well as their family and friends. Free, confidential, and available 24/7.</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="UK">UK</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://mentalhealth-uk.org/help-and-information/get-urgent-help/">Mental Health UK</a> lists numbers to call for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland if you or someone you know needs urgent support for their mental health.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.samaritans.org/">Samaritans</a>: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Call free 116 123. <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/write-email/">Email support</a> is also available within 24 hours at jo@samaritans.org.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/talk-us-phone/">Callers who are d/Deaf or who have hearing or speech impairments</a> can contact us for support by email by using jo@samaritans.org or by using the Next Generation Text (NGT) service. Next Generation Text is not specific to Samaritans and can be used on any telephone number. You can contact Samaritans via your <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.samaritans.org/branches/">local branch telephone number</a>.</li> <li>Samaritan's <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/welsh-language-phone-line/">Welsh Language Line</a> (Llinell Cymraeg) is free at 0808 164 0123, available every day 7pm - 11pm. There is also a letter writing service in Welsh.</li></ul></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.crisistextline.uk/">Shout</a> is an affiliate of Crisis Text Line® in the UK that provides free, confidential support, 24/7 via text. Text SHOUT to 85258 in the UK to text with a trained Crisis Volunteer. Available in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.</li> <li>If you are a child, <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.childline.org.uk/">Childline</a>: 0800 1111</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.themix.org.uk/get-support">The Mix</a> offers a free, confidential helpline for people <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.themix.org.uk/about-us">age 13 - 25</a> to talk to trained supporters about any issue. Call 0808 808 4994, 4pm to 11pm every day. <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.themix.org.uk/get-support/speak-to-our-team/crisis-messenger">Crisis text messaging</a> support is also available 24/7, text THEMIX to 85258. The Mix aims to connect every texter to a trained volunteer in less than five minutes to provide crisis help.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://kooth.com/">Kooth</a> offers free, safe and anonymous online support for young people, Mon – Fri 12pm – 10pm and Sat – Sun 6pm – 10pm. The website includes <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://kooth.com/incrisis.html">links to 24/7 crisis resources</a>.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.sane.org.uk/what_we_do/support/helpline/">SANEline</a> is a national out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers. Open every day of the year from 4.30pm to 10.30pm on 0300 304 7000. The helpline is a confidential service for those aged 16 or over.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/get-help/">CALM</a> National helpline for men to talk about any troubles they are feeling. Nationwide call 0800 58 58 58 from 5pm - midnight, 365 days of the year. London 0808 802 58 58. Webchat is also available 5pm - midnight, 365 days a year.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.rethink.org/help-in-your-area/services/advice-and-helplines/">Rethink Mental Illness</a> offers a number of helplines which offer emotional support and also <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.rethink.org/help-in-your-area/services/advice-and-helplines/rethink-advice-and-information-service/">a national advice service</a>, all of which which offer support to those experiencing severe mental illness, their carers and relatives. Calls to our number are free and will not show up on your bill. <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.rethink.org/help-in-your-area/services/advice-and-helplines/rethink-sahayak-asian-mental-health-helpline/">Rethink Sahayak Asian Mental Health Helpline</a> 0808 800 2073 Monday - Wednesday: 4.00pm - 7.00pm Tuesday - Thursday: 12.00pm - 3.00pm. Callers may speak to us in Asian languages (Gujarati, Punjabi, Hindu, and Urdu) or English.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.rethink.org/help-in-your-area/services/advice-and-helplines/north-east-lincs-helpline-lincsline/">North East Lincs Helpline (Lincsline)</a> 0808 800 1010 Monday - Friday: 5pm - 9am, Saturday - Sunday: 24 hours. Access for supported housing tenants out-of-hours.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.rethink.org/help-in-your-area/services/advice-and-helplines/doncaster-helpline/">Doncaster Helpline</a> 0808 801 0442 Offers emotional support 24/7 for people aged 16 and over, who live in Doncaster. Interpreter services are available.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.rethink.org/help-in-your-area/services/advice-and-helplines/black-country-247-urgent-mental-health-helpline/">Black Country Emotional Support Helpline (Dudley, Wolverhampton, Sandwell and Walsall)</a> 0800 008 6516 Monday - Sunday: 24 hours a day. Freephone service for those in need of support, reassurance and understanding. Trained mental health support staff are on hand to answer calls from members of the public.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.rethink.org/help-in-your-area/services/advice-and-helplines/sheffield-helpline/">Sheffield Helpline</a> 0808 801 0440 Offers emotional support 24/7 for people aged 16 and over, who live in Sheffield or are under the care of Sheffield Health & Social Care NHS Foundation Trust. Interpreter services are available.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.rethink.org/help-in-your-area/services/advice-and-helplines/gloucestershire-mental-wellbeing-helpline/">Gloucestershire Wellbeing Helpline</a> 0808 801 0606 Monday - Sunday: 2pm-9pm A helpline for any adult living in Gloucestershire who would like support with mild to moderate mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression and low mood. We can also provide support and information for people affected by self harm. Text support at 07537 410 022 and <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.gloucestershireselfharm.org">online chat.</a></li></ul></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines/">MIND Infoline</a> (where to get help near you, treatment options, and advocacy services): 0300 123 3393 (or text: 86463). 9:00-18:00, Mon-Fri (except bank holidays)</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="UK_-_GLBT">UK - GLBT</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://lgbt.foundation/helpline">LGBT Foundation Helpline</a> (phone and e-mail support for LGBT people): 03453 30 30 30. 10:00-22:00, 7 days.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.mindinsomerset.org.uk/our-services/adult-one-to-one-support/mindline-trans/">Mindline Trans +</a> (Confidential emotional, mental health support helpline and signposting service for people who identify as Trans, A Gender, Gender Fluid, Non-binary. as well as friends and family): 0300 330 5468. Friday evenings.</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Worldwide">Worldwide</span></h3> <ul><li>Samaritans offer 24/7 support to anyone in crisis through <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="mailto:jo@samaritans.org">email</a> jo@samaritans.org</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.befrienders.org">Befrienders Worldwide</a>: international non-profit with 31,000 volunteers in over 40 countries.</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="AskMes_About_Supporting_Someone_Else">AskMes About Supporting Someone Else</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/337580/What-do-I-say-to-my-friend">What do I say to my friend?</a> <i>(extremely out of character statements)</i></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/334276/Help-me-help-him">Help me help him</a> <i>(helping someone get help for mental health issues when they don't see it)</i></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/333719/Help-me-get-my-mother-the-help-she-needs">Help me get my mother the help she needs</a> <i>(memory loss, hygiene issues, inventing/hallucinating events)</i></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/326141/When-Your-Adult-Kid-Wont-Get-Mental-Health-Services">When Your Adult Kid Won't Get Mental Health Services</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/296400/Friend-in-crisis-need-advice">Friend in crisis – need advice</a> <i>(utterly destructive in general, but also completely out of character)</i></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/262781/Have-you-ever-called-a-crisis-hotline-or-answered-calls-for-one">Best and worst things to say to people in crisis?</a></li></ul> <p>Further reading: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://namiwla.org/book-spotlight-im-not-sick-i-dont-need-help/">Book Spotlight: “I’m Not Sick, I Don’t Need Help”</a> (NAMI Los Angeles) <i>(Find out more in the <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.amazon.com/Someone-Mental-Illness-Treatment-Anniversary/dp/0967718937/">book</a> and from this short video of <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXxytf6kfPM">Dr. Amador’s TEDx talk</a>.)</i><br /> Further reading: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.speakingofsuicide.com/resources">Speaking of Suicide</a> (resources for suicidal individuals, their loved ones, survivors, mental health professionals, & others who care, by Stacey Freedenthal, PhD, LCSW) <br /> <br /> </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Additional_Hotlines:_Domestic_Violence_and_Abuse">Additional Hotlines: Domestic Violence and Abuse</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="US">US</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.thehotline.org/">National Domestic Violence Hotline</a>: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text "START" to 88788. Provides highly-trained, expert advocates to offer free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.womenslaw.org/index.php">Womenslaw.org</a> offers an <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://hotline.womenslaw.org/">email hotline</a> for questions about how to find help, and links to a variety of <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.womenslaw.org/find-help">other resources</a>, including <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.womenslaw.org/gethelp_type.php?type_name=State%20and%20Local%20Programs">shelter</a> and <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.womenslaw.org/gethelp_type.php?type_name=Finding%20a%20Lawyer">legal assistance</a></li> <li>Helpful resources: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.womenshealth.gov/relationships-and-safety/signs-abuse">Am I Being Abused?</a> and <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.thehotline.org/help/help-for-friends-and-family/">How Can I Help a Friend or Family Member Who Is Being Abused</a></li></ul> <ul><li>The <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://victimconnect.org/">Victim Connect Helpline</a> provides information and referrals for victims of all crime and can be reached at 855-4-VICTIM (855-484-2846) or offers chat online.</li></ul> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.loveisrespect.org/">Love is respect</a> is the U.S. National Teen Dating Abuse Hotline: provides teens and young adults confidential and anonymous support by phone 1-866-331-9474 or text LOVEIS to 22522.</li></ul> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://sfaws.org/">Asian Women's Shelter</a> has a 24-hour, confidential, toll-free 1-877-751-0880 (connects callers with language advocates when needed). Also provies a female genital mutilation/cutting support line on the same number, Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm.</li></ul> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://casadeesperanza.org/home/">Casa de Esperanza</a>: línea de apoyo bilingüe de 24 horas / 24-hr bilingual domestic violence helpline: 651-772-1611</li></ul> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://avp.org/get-help/call-our-hotline">Anti-Violence Project</a>: bilingual (English/Spanish), 24/7 crisis intervention hotline for LGBTQH victims and survivors of any type of violence: 212-714-1141</li></ul> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.cuav.org">CUAV (Community United Against Violence)</a> If you are an LGBTQ person dealing with violence or abuse, you can call/leave a message for CUAV at (415) 333-HELP (4357), or email them at counseling@cuav.org. If no one answers, leave a voicemail with a call back number and let them know if it’s okay for them to leave a message. Response may take 1-4 days.</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Americans_Overseas">Americans Overseas</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://pathwaystosafety.org/">Pathways to Safety</a> (Formerly Americans Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Center) empowers victims of interpersonal & gender based violence abroad. Crisis line currently closed, but provides information, support, and referral through e-mail at crisis@pathwaystosafety.org . E-mails will be responded to within 72 hours.</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Australia_2">Australia</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.1800respect.org.au/">1800 Respect</a> Free, 24 hour a day helpline to support people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence. 1800 737 732. Also offers online text chat, and text via 0458 737 732. Accessibility: Can be contacted through the National Relay Service and the Translating and Interpreting Service. Also offers <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.1800respect.org.au/languages">information on sexual assault, domestic and family violence in 28 different languages</a>.</li></ul> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.whiteribbon.org.au/">White Ribbon campaign</a> is a movement engaging men and boys to see domestic violence as their problem to fix, not women’s problem to tolerate. <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.whiteribbon.org.au/helplines/">Links in turn</a> to a number of other helplines relating to domestic violence and mental health, including <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ntv.org.au/">No To Violence</a>, whose Men’s Referral Service is the national counselling, information and referral service for men who use violence and abuse to change their behaviour - call 1300 766 491.</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Canada_2">Canada</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.sheltersafe.ca/">Shelter Safe</a>: (Helpful resources: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://sheltersafe.ca/get-help/">Get help</a> - includes telephone helplines listed by territory/province).</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://endingviolencecanada.org/getting-help/">Ending Violence Association of Canada</a> offers a directory of service providers across Canada, including sexual assault centres, crisis lines, shelters, transition houses, and support services.</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Ireland">Ireland</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.womensaid.ie/">Women's Aid</a>: 1800-341-900. 24 hour freephone helpline. (Helpful resources: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.womensaid.ie/help/">Do you need help?</a> and <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.womensaid.ie/are-you-in-immediate-danger/">Are you in immediate danger?</a>)</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.safeireland.ie/get-help/where-to-find-help/">Safe Ireland</a> works for an Ireland where women and children are free from violence and abuse. The <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.safeireland.ie/get-help/where-to-find-help/">Where to find help</a> page links to 37 domestic abuse services located in towns right across Ireland, listed by county. Services are free, confidential* and available to all women. You can contact the service that is most convenient for you.</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Mexico">Mexico</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://salud.edomex.gob.mx/isem/mujeres_situacion_violencia">Atención a Mujeres en Situación de Violencia</a> - Línea sin violencia 800 10 84 053 Se brinda atención a través de la línea telefónica a mujeres, sus hijas e hijos en situación de violencia familiar, de pareja y/o sexual, proporcionando intervención en crisis, atención psicoterapéutica especializada y asesoría jurídica, está dirigido: A mujeres, sus hijas e hijos en situación de violencia, en cualquiera de sus tipos y modalidades. Opera las 24 horas del día, los 365 días del año. La atención es gratuita, confidencial y de fácil acceso.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.gob.mx/indesol/documentos/01-800-hablalo-422-5256-162568">01-800 Hablado</a> - Si vives en una situación de violencia, acércate y 01800 Háblalo (01800 422 52 56), la línea te ofrece un servicio integral, confidencial y gratuito, las 24 horas del día, los 365 días del año</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Netherlands_2">Netherlands</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.020veiligthuis.nl/">Veilig Thuis</a> Slachtoffers, omstanders en plegers van huiselijk geweld en kindermishandeling kunnen elke dag chatten met een medewerker van Veilig Thuis. Het landelijke telefoonnummer 0800-2000 voor advies en meldingen is 24 uur per dag, 7 dagen in de week bereikbaar.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.020veiligthuis.nl/english/">Veilig Thuis website in English</a> (services may require you to be able to express yourself in, and understand, Dutch) Vellig Thuis there to help anyone, young and old, who is affected by domestic violence or child abuse. 0800 2000 - 24 hour free phone line. Online chat available Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/262248/Resources-for-abuse-DV-in-the-Netherlands">AskMe: Resources for abuse/DV in the Netherlands?</a> - be aware this thread is from 2014.</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="New_Zealand_2">New Zealand</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.areyouok.org.nz/">Are you OK?</a>: Campaign to reduce family violence. 0800 456 450 - Helpline, available 24/7. Online text chat also available.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.2shine.org.nz/get-help/helpline">Shine</a> Helpline: 0508 744 633, available 24/7. Online text chat also available. For anyone who feels trapped, who is being controlled, or physically or emotionally abused by a partner, ex-partner, family member, or someone close to them. Also if you’re worried about someone else. If you are Deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired, you can ring the Helpline using the NZ Relay service. Helpline operators are trained to take calls from the NZ Relay service. Shine's Helpline has access to an interpreting service, so if you have limited English, please let the Helpline worker know what language you speak when you ring and they’ll try to access an interpreter for you.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://womensrefuge.org.nz/get-help/">Women's Refuge</a> National charity that supports and helps women and children experiencing family violence. 24/7 Crisisline: 0800 733 843 (0800 REFUGE), live text chat also available <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://womensrefuge.org.nz/contact-us/find-your-local-refuge/">Find your local Refuge</a>.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://shaktiinternational.org/shakati-new-zealand/">Shakti Community Council</a>. Specialist provider of culturally-competent support services for women, children and families of Asian, African and Middle Eastern origin. A national not-for-profit community organisation for women’s development, empowerment and domestic/family violence intervention, prevention and awareness - . 24/7 multi lingual crisisline - 0800 742 584 and <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="mailto:crisisline@shakti.org.nz">crisisline@shakti.org.nz</a>.</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Thailand">Thailand</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.apsw-thailand.org/Eemergency01.html">Association for the Promotion of the Status of Women - English</a> and <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.apsw-thailand.org/index.htm">Association for the Promotion of the Status of Women - Thai</a>. Offers assistance to women and children who are victims of forced prostitution, rape, HIV/AIDS, abandonment, or physical/emotional abuse.</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="UK_2">UK</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/">National Domestic Violence Helpline</a>: 0808 2000 247. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/">Victim Support</a> <ul><li>Helpline: 08 08 16 89 111. Operates 24/7, every day of the year, including Christmas.</li> <li>If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you can use Next Generation Text 18001 08 08 16 89 111.</li> <li>Supportline also has an interpretation service for people who do not speak English as a first language.</li> <li>This service is free, confidential and available to anyone in England and Wales.</li> <li>This service is independent of the police and available regardless of whether the crime has been reported or how long ago it took place.</li></ul></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/">Women's Aid</a> - offers support and referrals through live chat and email. <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.womensaid.org.uk/domestic-abuse-directory/">Find local domestic abuse support services near you</a> by region or local authority</li> <li>For full listings of services in Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland, please visit: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.womensaid.scot/">Scottish Women’s Aid</a>, <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.welshwomensaid.org.uk/">Welsh Women’s Aid</a>, <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.womensaidni.org/">Women’s Aid Federation Northern Ireland</a>, <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.womensaid.ie/">Women’s Aid, Republic of Ireland</a></li></ul></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.idas.org.uk/our-services/domestic-abuse/">Independent Domestic Abuse Services</a> (IDAS) is the largest specialist charity in Yorkshire supporting people affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. <ul><li>0808 2000 247 (National 24 hours helpline)</li> <li>03000 110 110 (North Yorkshire and Barnsley)</li> <li>0808 808 2241 (Sheffield)</li> <li>info@idas.org.uk</li></ul></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://junowomensaid.org.uk/">Juno Women’s Aid</a> is the largest domestic abuse organisation in Nottingham and works with women, children, and teens who have been affected by domestic abuse in Ashfield, Broxtowe, Gedling, Nottingham City, and Rushcliffe. <ul><li>Services include the 24 hour Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Freephone Domestic and Sexual Violence Helpline, where you can speak to a specialist trained female support workers 365 days a year: 0808 800 0340 (calls are free from landlines and mobile phones within the UK and do not appear on itemized bills)</li> <li>For agency enquiries and referrals please call 0115 947 6490</li></ul></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.galop.org.uk/">Galop</a> is a national charity providing specialist advice, support and a listening service for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender people. It will also provide information about local charities that can offer face to face support. The domestic abuse helpline is available on 0300 999 5428 or 0800 9995428 and the website is: <a rel="nofollow" class="external free" href="https://www.galop.org.uk">https://www.galop.org.uk</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.mensadviceline.org.uk/">Men’s Advice Line</a> provides specific advice for male victims of domestic abuse. It will also provide information about local charities that work with and support male victims. The line is available on 0808 801 0327 and the web address is <a rel="nofollow" class="external free" href="https://www.mensadviceline.org.uk">https://www.mensadviceline.org.uk</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.mankind.org.uk/">Mankind Initiative</a> For male victims of domestic abuse in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales – Confidential Helpline: 01823 334244</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/320366/Emotional-support-for-a-victim-of-crime-UK">AskMe: Emotional support for a victim of crime (UK)?</a></li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Worldwide_2">Worldwide</span></h3> <ul><li>The <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://gnws.org/womens-helplines/the-gnws-womens-helplines-project/">Global Network of Women's Shelters</a> links to <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://lila.help/">Lila.help</a> and the HotPeachPages <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.hotpeachpages.net/a/countries.html">international directory</a> of abuse hotlines, shelters, refuges, crisis centres and women's organizations, plus domestic violence information in over 110 languages.</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="How_to_support_a_survivor_of_domestic_violence_or_abuse">How to support a survivor of domestic violence or abuse</span></h3> <p>From the National Domestic Violence Hotline: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.thehotline.org/help/help-for-friends-and-family/">How Can You Help a Friend or Family Member?</a> </p><p>AskMe Threads: </p> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/251978/How-do-I-help-a-battered-friend-out">How do I help a battered friend out?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/213859/What-else-can-we-do">What else can we do?</a> <i>(neighbors)</i></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/291467/How-to-deal-with-possible-domestic-violence-situation-next-door">How to deal with possible domestic violence situation next door</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/197236/Until-we-develop-foodoverIP">A friend in another state spent the night in a domestic violence shelter. What can/should I do to help?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/101753/How-do-we-support-our-abused-friend-and-her-daughter">How do we support our abused friend and her daughter?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/233579/How-to-help-a-friend-escape-an-abusive-relationship">How to help a friend escape an abusive relationship...?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/207932/Its-not-only-hurting-you-its-hurting-me-too">Help me cope with the fact that two of my friends, victims of domestic violence, don't want help.</a></li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="AskMe_Threads">AskMe Threads</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/280041/teasing-boyfriend-just-wont-stop">teasing boyfriend just won't stop</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/208569/What-to-do-after-domestic-violence">What to do after domestic violence?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/227198/Should-I-go-back">Should I go back?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/279776/Resources-for-surviving-emotional-abuse">Resources for surviving emotional abuse</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/218396/When-does-cruelty-become-pathology">When does cruelty become pathology?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/244497/Need-support-for-emotional-aftermath-of-leaving-an-abusive-relationship">Need support for emotional aftermath of leaving an abusive relationship</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/274591/Why-can-I-not-get-over-my-abusive-boyfriend">Why can I not get over my abusive boyfriend?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/290047/Letting-go-of-narcissist-ish-ex">Letting go of narcissist-ish ex</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/200495/How-did-you-tell-others-you-were-in-an-abusive-relationship">How did you tell others you were in an abusive relationship?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/232359/Trying-to-evade-violent-stalker-seeking-feedback-and-advice">Trying to evade violent stalker, seeking feedback and advice</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/287961/Abusive-Father-Turned-Stalker">Abusive Father Turned Stalker</a></li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Further_Reading">Further Reading</span></h3> <ul><li>Frequent AskMe recommendations: <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0425191656/metafilter-20/ref=nosim/">Why Does He Do That: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men</a> by Lundy Bancroft</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0440226198/metafilter-20/ref=nosim/">The Gift of Fear</a> by Gavin de Becker</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0452275350/metafilter-20/ref=nosim/">Too Good to Leave, Too Bad to Stay</a> by Mira Kirshenbaum</li></ul></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/187808/What-are-some-of-the-best-selfhelp-books-you-read-after-leaving-an-abusive-relationship">AskMe: What are some of the best self-help books you read after leaving an abusive relationship?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.metafilter.com/105657/Why-she-stays">MeFi: Why s/he stays</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.metafilter.com/154993/Why-dont-they-leave">MeFi: Why don't they leave?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.metafilter.com/154402/The-first-time-you-break-tradition-is-the-hardest-time">MeFi: The first time you break tradition is the hardest time.</a></li></ul> <p><br /> </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Additional_Hotlines:_Rape_and_Sexual_Assault">Additional Hotlines: Rape and Sexual Assault</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="USA_2">USA</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.rainn.org/">RAINN: The Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network</a> <ul><li>RAINN offers a <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://rainn.org/get-help">National Sexual Assault Hotline</a> at (800) 656-HOPE (4673) in partnership with 1,100 rape crisis centers across the nation, providing free, confidential support 24/7.</li> <li>RAINN also offers an anonymous and confidential <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://rainn.org/get-help/national-sexual-assault-online-hotline">National Sexual Assault Online Hotline</a> staffed by trained support specialists available 24/7.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.safehelpline.org/telephone">The Safe Helpline</a> provides confidential crisis intervention, support and information to members of the DoD community who have been sexually assaulted. The Safe Helpline is available 24/7, worldwide; the phone number is the same inside the U.S. or via the Defense Switched Network (DSN): 877-995-5247. DSN users can call U.S. toll-free numbers by dialing 94 + the 10-digit toll-free number. Those unable to call toll-free or DSN can call 202-540-5962. The Department of Defense has contracted with RAINN to provide independent and anonymous services for this hotline for the DoD Community.</li></ul></li></ul> <ul><li>The <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://victimconnect.org/">Victim Connect Helpline</a> provides information and referrals for victims of all crime and can be reached at 855-4-VICTIM (855-484-2846).</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Australia_3">Australia</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://fullstop.org.au/get-help">Full Stop Australia</a> supports people affected by sexual, domestic or family violence. Supports people impacted by sexual, domestic and family violence via phone, online and face to face counselling services. Contact on 1800 FULL STOP (1800 385 578), NSW Sexual Violence Helpline 1800 424 017.</li> <li>The <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.casa.org.au/about-us/what-are-the-victorian-casas/">Victorian (Australia) Centres Against Sexual Assault</a> (CASAs) are non-profit, government funded organisations that provide support and intervention to women, children and men who are victim/survivors of sexual assault. <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.sacl.com.au/">Sexual Assault Crisis Line</a> (Victoria) 1800 806 292</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.1800respect.org.au/">1800 RESPECT</a> (Australia) 1800 737 732 <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.1800respect.org.au/accessibility/">Interpreter and accessibility services</a> are available.</li></ul></li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Canada_3">Canada</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://casac.ca/">Canadian Association of Sexual Assault Centres</a> (CASAC) <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://casac.ca/fr/accueil/">Français</a> Centres contre le viol et maisons de transitions <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://casac.ca/fr/centres-contre-le-viol-et-maisons-de-transitions/">par province et territoire</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://casac.ca/home/">English</a> Anti-Violence Centres <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://casac.ca/anti-violence-centres/">by Province and Territory</a></li></ul></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://sexualassaultsupport.ca/get-help/">Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centers</a> lists local crisis hotlines on the website and: <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.awhl.org/home">Assaulted Women’s Helpline</a>: 1-866-863-0511 (Ontario)</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://kidshelpphone.ca/">Kids Help Phone</a>: 1-800-668-6868 (24/7, national support service in English and French)</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.beendigen.com/programs/talk4healing/">Talk4Healing</a>, for Indigenous women: 1-855-554-HEAL (available in 14 languages in Ontario) or send a text message or use the <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://webapp.icarol.com/pub/Messaging/StatusBadge.aspx?orgNum=91565&pid=215&cc=en-US">live chat service</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://familyservicetoronto.org/our-services/programs-and-services/male-survivors-of-sexual-abuse/">Support Services for Male Survivors</a> of Sexual Violence: 1-866-887-0015 (24-hour, multilingual, toll-free phone line for immediate crisis and referral services)</li></ul></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://endingviolencecanada.org/getting-help/">Ending Violence Association of Canada</a> offers a directory of service providers across Canada, including 24/7 crisis lines.</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="EU">EU</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.rcne.com/">Rape Crisis Network Europe</a> "RCNE is the network of European centres which support survivors of sexual violence. We aim to make sure that anyone who experiences sexual violence can get the help they need. Use this site to <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.rcne.com/contact/countries/">find out where you can get help</a> and information. It does not matter whether the sexual violence happened recently or a long time ago."</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="UK_3">UK</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://rapecrisis.org.uk/">Rape Crisis England and Wales</a> is the umbrella body for a network of independent Rape Crisis Centres. All our member Centres provide specialist support and services for victims and survivors of sexual violence. <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/find-a-rape-crisis-centre">Find a Rape Crisis Centre</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/want-to-talk/">Helpline</a>: 0808 802 9999. Open every day, 12:00 to 14:30 and 19:00 to 21:30</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://247sexualabusesupport.org.uk/">Live Chat Helpline</a> is a free, one-to-one confidential emotional support service for women and girls aged 16 and over who have experienced sexual violence.</li> <li>Counselling: 0209 683 3311. Open Mon-Fri 9am - 7pm.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/looking-for-information/support-outside-of-england-wales/">Support outside of England and Wales</a> including Scotland, Ireland, and Jersey helplines.</li></ul></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/looking-for-information/support-for-men-and-boys/">Support for men and boys</a> includes: <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.safeline.org.uk/what-we-do/helpline-and-online-support-service/">Safeline</a> National Male Survivors Helpline: 0808 800 5005</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.survivorsuk.org/">SurvivorsUK</a> offers an <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://na0.icarol.com/pub/Messaging/StatusBadge.aspx?orgNum=56520&pid=248&cc=en-US">Online Helpline</a>, an SMS text chat service via 020 3322 1860 and <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/isva/">Independent Sexual Violence Advisor</a> (ISVA) Services.</li></ul></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/">Victim Support</a> <ul><li>Helpline: 08 08 16 89 111. Operates 24/7, every day of the year, including Christmas.</li> <li>If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you can use Next Generation Text 18001 08 08 16 89 111.</li> <li>Supportline also has an interpretation service for people who do not speak English as a first language.</li> <li>This service is free, confidential and available to anyone in England and Wales.</li> <li>This service is independent of the police and available regardless of whether the crime has been reported or how long ago it took place.</li></ul></li> <li>The <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://survivorsnetwork.org.uk/get-help/isva-service/">Independent Sexual Violence Advisor</a> (ISVA) service is available across the county with a helpline available 7 days a week to offer victims of sexual violence support and advice. Services are independent from all statutory agencies, including Police and criminal justice agencies. Contact an ISVA at isva@idas.org.uk or at the helpline at 03000 110 110.</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="International">International</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.rcne.com/links/sources-of-help-for-survivors/">International Sources of Help for Survivors</a> (RCNE)</li> <li>International helplines can also be found at <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.ibiblio.org/rcip/internl.html">Ibiblio.org</a></li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="How_to_support_a_survivor_of_rape_or_sexual_assault">How to support a survivor of rape or sexual assault</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.rainn.org/get-help/help-a-loved-one">RAINN: Help a Loved One</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/87444/how-to-be-there-for-a-friend-who-was-raped">AskMe: How can I be there for a friend who was raped?</a></li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="AskMe_Threads_2">AskMe Threads</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/50105/what-happens-when-you-report-a-rape">What can I expect if I report a rape to the police?</a> <i>(Asker is in United States.)</i></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/4004/Rape-support-servicesbooksorganizations-for-men">Rape support services/books/organizations for men whose significant other has been raped?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/137677/What-can-I-do-to-cope-with-rape">What can I do to cope with rape?</a> <i>(I was raped in a foreign country. Going home is not an option. What can I do to cope?)</i></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/187169/If-my-rapist-comes-after-me-again-is-there-any-legal-weapon-other-than-a-gun-that-will-stop-him">If my rapist comes after me again, is there any legal weapon (other than a gun) that will stop him?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/257521/how-to-deal-with-unsupportive-friend-after-rape">how to deal with unsupportive friend after rape?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/187332/Help-me-untrigger-myself">Help Me Untrigger Myself</a></li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Further_Reading_2">Further Reading</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.aaets.org/article13.htm">American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress: Perspectives on Acquaintance Rape</a></li></ul> <p><br /> </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Additional_Hotlines:_Online_Harassment_and_Abuse">Additional Hotlines: Online Harassment and Abuse</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="US_2">US</span></h3> <ul><li>The <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.cybercivilrights.org/">Cyber Civil Rights Initiative</a> offers a toll-free 24/7 <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.cybercivilrights.org/ccri-crisis-helpline/">revenge porn crisis hotline</a> at 844-878-CCRI (2274) for callers from within the US.</li></ul> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://withoutmyconsent.org/">Without My Consent</a> is a non-profit organization seeking to combat online invasions of privacy that offers a variety of resources, including a <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://withoutmyconsent.org/resources/something-can-be-done-guide/evidence-preservation/">Something Can Be Done! Guide</a> that includes an overview of Evidence Preservation, Take Down, Copyright Registration, and Restraining Orders.</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="UK_4">UK</span></h3> <ul><li>In the UK, there is a <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://revengepornhelpline.org.uk/">Revenge Porn Helpline</a> that offers free, confidential advice and support by telephone at 0345 6000 459, and is open from 10:00am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday. Emails can be sent to help@revengepornhelpline.org.uk or as a direct message through Whisper.</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="International_2">International</span></h3> <ul><li>The <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.cybercivilrights.org/">Cyber Civil Rights Initiative</a> offers links to <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.cybercivilrights.org/intl-victim-resources/">international victim resources</a>.</li></ul> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://righttobe.org/">Right To Be</a> (formerly Hollaback!) is a team of educators, motivators and facilitators building a world that is free of harassment. They offer a variety of <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://righttobe.org/resources/">online resources</a> for individuals experiencing online harassment and a <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://stories.righttobe.org/">story sharing platform</a>.</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Additional_Resources">Additional Resources</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://gameshotline.org/online-free-safety-guide/">Speak Up & Stay Safe(r): A Guide to Protecting Yourself From Online Harassment</a> (originally Feminist Frequency, now Games and Online Harassment Hotline) "The authors of the guide have all been targets of cyber attacks ourselves, so we’ve written the guide we wish had already existed when the attacks on us began."</li></ul> <ul><li>The <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.crashoverridenetwork.com/about.html">Crash Override Network</a> offers <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.crashoverridenetwork.com/resources.html">online resources</a> for victims of online harassment, stalking, and abuse.</li></ul> <ul><li>The <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://onlineharassmentfieldmanual.pen.org/resource-guide-to-combat-online-harassment/defining-online-harassment-a-glossary-of-terms/">Online Harassment Field Manual</a> (PEN America) Includes <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://onlineharassmentfieldmanual.pen.org/prepare/">preparation</a> and <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://onlineharassmentfieldmanual.pen.org/respond/">response</a> strategies, <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://onlineharassmentfieldmanual.pen.org/self-care/">self-care resources</a>, and <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://onlineharassmentfieldmanual.pen.org/legal-considerations/">legal considerations</a>.</li></ul> <ul><li>See Also: The <a href="/wiki/Get_a_lawyer#Online_Harassment_and_Abuse" title="Get a lawyer">Online Harassment and Abuse</a> section of the <a href="/wiki/Get_a_lawyer" title="Get a lawyer">Get a lawyer</a> page.</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="AskMe_Threads_3">AskMe Threads</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/340484/Readings-on-how-to-live-life-under-permanent-threat">Readings on how to live life under permanent threat</a> <i>(I’m looking for readings on how to continue to live life if I *can’t* manage to neutralise the threat.)</i></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/337085/How-to-stay-safe-in-the-Twitter-verse">How to stay safe in the Twitter-verse</a> <i>(Are there 'best practices' to keeping harassment and personal attacks down online?)</i></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/337760/Harassment-support-group">Harassment support group</a> <i>(I’m looking for an online support group for people who are being harassed online and it doesn’t ever stop, and police won’t pursue.)</i></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/319014/Next-steps-for-online-harassment">Next steps for online harassment</a> <i>(I'd like to document this behavior with authorities in the event that this ever does escalate beyond online communication.)</i></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/324471/Removing-photos-from-Pinterest">Removing photos from Pinterest</a> <i>(Friend has found some compromising photos of themself posted to Pinterest without their knowledge or consent and is struggling to get the images removed, does anyone know a useful way of getting this done quickly?)</i></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/309585/Harrassing-Emails-from-old-acquaintance-at-work-address">Harrassing Emails from old acquaintance at work address</a> <i>(I've blocked where I can and just want to be left alone.)</i></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/276462/shoring-up-the-digital-ramparts-against-hate-mobs">shoring up the digital ramparts against hate mobs</a> <i>(I'm writing about feminism and gaming on the internet.)</i></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/326074/I-have-been-doxxed-Help">I have been doxxed. Help</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/327897/What-are-some-things-you-wish-youd-done-before-you-went-viral">What are some things you wish you'd done before you went viral?</a></li></ul> <p><br /> </p> <h1><span class="mw-headline" id="Health_Insurance">Health Insurance</span></h1> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Help_with_Health_Insurance">Help with Health Insurance</span></h2> <p>In the United States, according to the National Academy of State Health Policy, as states transform their health systems, many are turning to <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://nashp.org/state-community-health-worker-models/">Community Health Workers</a> (CHWs) to facilitate care coordination and enhance access to community-based services. While state definitions vary, CHWs are typically frontline workers with an understanding of the communities they serve. </p><p>To find a Community Health Worker (CHW) to help with health insurance, you can search the <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://npidb.org/doctors/other_service/community-health-worker_172v00000x/">National Provider Identifier Database</a> for Community Health Workers. Another option is to google the name of your state and "Community Health Worker," to help ensure access to the most updated information in your area. Links to local organizations may also be found at the <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://nashp.org/state-community-health-worker-models/">National Academy of State Health Policy</a> website by clicking on the "Organizations & Workgroup" tab. </p><p>In addition, many states offer help to consumers with health insurance problems through <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Resources/Consumer-Assistance-Grants/">Consumer Assistance Programs</a> (CAPs) to assist consumers experiencing problems with their health insurance or seeking to learn about health coverage options. State CAPs offer direct assistance by phone, direct mail, email, or walk-in locations to help consumers learn how to obtain or use their insurance effectively. A listing of CAP programs are available <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Resources/Consumer-Assistance-Grants/#statelisting">here</a>. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="ACA">ACA</span></h3> <p>Healthcare.gov offers an <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://localhelp.healthcare.gov/#/">online help locator</a> that can be searched by city & state or zip code. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Medicare">Medicare</span></h3> <p><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.medicarerights.org/programs/national-helpline">Medicare Rights</a> offers a National Helpline at 1-800-333-4114 to answer questions from people with Medicare, their family members and friends. Todos nuestros servicios están disponibles en español. Si desea hablar con un consejero en español, llame a nuestra línea de servicio al cliente (1-800-333-4114) y presione el “8” cuando oiga el mensaje del operador. </p><p>The <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.shiptacenter.org/">State Health Insurance Assistance Program National Technical Assistance Center</a> offers an online directory of State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs), <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.shiptacenter.org/about-us">which provide</a> free, local, in-depth, and objective insurance counseling and assistance to Medicare-eligible individuals, their families, and caregivers. Local SHIPs can also be found by calling 1-877-839-2675. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Medicaid">Medicaid</span></h3> <p><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid-and-you/index.html">Medicaid</a> is a health coverage program operated by states, within broad federal guidelines. Although the federal government pays a portion of the costs, Medicaid is administered and operated by states, and each state's program is a little different depending on the needs and goals of that state. <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.medicaid.gov/about-us/contact-us/contact-state-page.html">Contact your state</a> to answer questions and/or apply for Medicaid. </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="AskMe_Threads_About_Health_Insurance">AskMe Threads About Health Insurance</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="2019">2019</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/330296/Health-Insurance-and-Prior-Authorization">Health Insurance & "Prior Authorization"</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/330236/I-have-Kaiser-How-to-get-them-to-accept-cover-telehealth-care">I have Kaiser. How to get them to accept/cover telehealth care?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/330206/Never-got-kicked-out-of-health-plan-from-old-job-Should-I-do-anything">Never got kicked out of health plan from old job. Should I do anything?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/330082/Urgent-Eye-Care-in-Los-Angeles-Retinal-Detachment-who-will-care">Urgent Eye Care in Los Angeles - Retinal Detachment, who will care?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/330034/Health-insurance-ended-12-31-Japan-job-with-insurance-starts-3-12-Help">Health insurance ended 12/31. Japan job with insurance starts 3/12. Help</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/329975/ACA-auto-renewal-panic">ACA auto renewal panic </a></li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="2018">2018</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/329636/Who-can-help-me-with-COBRA-and-suspended-AETNA-insurance">Who can help me with COBRA and suspended AETNA insurance?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/329479/cant-figure-out-logical-way-to-approach-health-insurance-decision">Can’t figure out logical way to approach health insurance decision</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/329431/Cross-Border-Medical-Care-Holiday-Edition">Cross-Border Medical Care, Holiday Edition</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/329001/Medicaid-for-dummies">Medicaid for Dummies</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/328958/Medicare-for-Dummies">Medicare for Dummies</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/327788/Met-my-max-out-of-pocket-for-health-insurance-now-what">Met my max out of pocket for health insurance - now what?!</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/327001/How-to-health-care">How to health care?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/326879/Private-health-cover-Australian-edition">Private health cover, Australian edition</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/326854/please-help-me-I-am-a-health-insurance-idiot">please help me, I am a health insurance idiot</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/326585/Appeals-Hearing-for-Healthcare-Marketplace-Good-Luck-Hunting">Appeals Hearing for Healthcare Marketplace: Good Luck Hunting</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/326348/How-to-be-COBRA-commanders">How to be COBRA commanders?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/325945/What-is-pregnancy-medicaid-like-in-Maryland">What is pregnancy medicaid like in Maryland?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/325822/Possibly-losing-Medicaid-how-to-proceed">Possibly losing Medicaid... how to proceed?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/319617/Getting-indigent-94-yr-old-into-nursing-home-Medicaid-Illnois-2018">Getting indigent 94 yr old into nursing home +Medicaid - Illnois 2018</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/318450/Please-help-me-navigate-hospice-palliative-care-in-NYC">Please help me navigate hospice/palliative care in NYC</a></li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="2017">2017</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/317100/Medicaid-Rules-Definition-of-Congregate-Care">Medicaid Rules Definition of "Congregate Care"?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/316581/Are-you-toast-if-you-miss-the-ACA-deadline">Are you toast if you miss the ACA deadline?</a></li></ul> <p><br /> </p> <h1><span class="mw-headline" id="Health_Care_and_Medication">Health Care and Medication</span></h1> <h2><span id="Low-cost_.2F_No-cost_Sources_of_Medication_and_Health_Care"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="Low-cost_/_No-cost_Sources_of_Medication_and_Health_Care">Low-cost / No-cost Sources of Medication and Health Care</span></h2> <ul><li>The <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.nami.org/Find-Support/NAMI-HelpLine">NAMI HelpLine</a> is a free service that can be reached at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org for information, referrals and support for people living with a mental health condition, family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public. The NAMI website also offers information about <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.nami.org/Find-Support/Living-with-a-Mental-Health-Condition/Getting-Help-Paying-for-Medications">prescription assistance</a> with links to government and nonprofit organizations that may offer support, including:</li></ul> <blockquote> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.needymeds.org/index.htm">Needymeds</a> offers information about low- or no-cost sources of medication/health care in the US and <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.needymeds.org/free-clinics-branch">Clinics</a> that are free or low cost with a sliding scale.</li></ul> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.goodrx.com/">GoodRx (blocked outside US)</a> offers a searchable database to find the lowest priced prescription drugs.</li></ul></blockquote> <ul><li>In the United States, <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://nashp.org/state-community-health-worker-models/">Community Health Workers</a> (CHWs) may be available to assist with access to health care and care coordination. To find a Community Health Worker (CHW) to help with access to health care, you can search the <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://npidb.org/doctors/other_service/community-health-worker_172v00000x/">National Provider Identifier Database</a> for Community Health Workers. Another option is to google the name of your state and "Community Health Worker," to help ensure access to the most updated information in your area. Links to local organizations may also be found at the <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://nashp.org/state-community-health-worker-models/">National Academy of State Health Policy</a> website by clicking on the "Organizations & Workgroup" tab.</li></ul> <ul><li>The <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline">SAMHSA National Helpline</a> (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) can be reached at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) and is a confidential and free service, available 24/7 in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental health and/or substance use disorders. This service offers referrals to free and low-cost treatment facilities, support groups and community-based organizations. <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.samhsa.gov/">SAMHSA</a> also offers a searchable <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/">mental health treatment locator</a> and links to <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.samhsa.gov/find-help">other helplines and treatment locators</a>.</li></ul> <ul><li>A <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/Search_HCC.aspx?byCounty=1">health center locator</a> for free health care is maintained by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.hhs.gov/">HHS</a>) Health Resources and Services Administration (<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.hrsa.gov/">HRSA</a>).</li></ul> <ul><li>The <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.nhchc.org/">National Health Care for the Homeless Council</a> maintains a <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://nhchc.org/grantee-directory/">searchable directory</a> of health care resources for people experiencing homelessness.</li></ul> <ul><li>The <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.patientassistancenow.com/addEligibilityNameAction.do?methodToCall=retrieveEligibilityName">Novartis Patient Assistant Program Finder</a> help with medicines at reduced or no cost.</li></ul> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Abortion_and_Contraception">Abortion and Contraception</span></h2> <ul><li>The National Abortion Federation (<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://prochoice.org/">NAF</a>) offers "medically accurate and unbiased information on surgical and medical abortion and quality assurance in abortion care" and <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://prochoice.org/think-youre-pregnant/find-a-provider/">assistance with finding providers</a> in the US, Canada, Mexico, and other countries, through online maps and "the NAF Hotline referral line 1-877-257-0012 provides referrals to member clinics in the U.S. and Canada (no funding assistance provided on this line). For information about abortion and other resources, including financial assistance, please call 1-800-772-9100."</li></ul> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.plannedparenthood.org/">Planned Parenthood</a> offers a variety of medical services for reproductive and sexual health, including contraception and abortion. Find a health center online at their website or call 1-800-230-PLAN.</li></ul> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.ineedana.com/">I need an A</a>: comprehensive, regularly updated, and personalized resource for abortion seekers in the US. Find abortion clinics based on your age, location, how long you've been pregnant, and the type of abortion you hope to receive.</li></ul> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://abortionfunds.org/">The National Network of Abortion Funds</a> - Includes a list of <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://abortionfunds.org/need-abortion/">funding available in the United States</a> and information about how to obtain an abortion.</li></ul> <ul><li>The <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.abortioncarenetwork.org/">Abortion Care Network</a> offers an <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://abortioncarenetwork.org/abortion-care-providers/">independent clinic locator</a>.</li></ul> <ul><li>The <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.arc-southeast.org/">Access Reproductive Care - Southeast</a> healthline supports callers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Tennessee. If you would like to request financial assistance or practical support (rides, lodging, or escorting), please call (855) 227-2475 or submit an online support request at <a rel="nofollow" class="external free" href="https://www.arc-southeast.org/assistance-form">https://www.arc-southeast.org/assistance-form</a></li></ul> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://aidaccess.org/en/">Aid Access</a> offers <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://aidaccess.org/en/i-need-an-abortion">online consultations with a licensed doctor</a> for abortion pills that can be obtained by mail. Further reading: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.metafilter.com/177179/Women-in-the-US-Can-Now-Get-Safe-Abortions-by-Mail">Women in the U.S. Can Now Get Safe Abortions by Mail</a></li></ul> <ul><li>The <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.reprolegalhelpline.org/">Repro Legal Helpline</a> offers a confidential and anonymous legal help line at (844) 868-2812 which provides free, confidential legal services for the whole reproductive life, including abortion, pregnancy loss, and birth.</li></ul> <p>Further reading: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.metafilter.com/180777/Georgia-Just-Criminalized-Abortion#7709491">Georgia attempts to criminalize abortion</a> <i>(Abortion is still legal in all 50 states)</i> </p><p>Further reading: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.metafilter.com/186204/Abortion-Clinics-Are-Staying-Open-During-The-Coronavirus-Outbreak">Abortion Clinics Are Staying Open During The Coronavirus Outbreak.</a> <i>(information and resources for US and Canada)</i> </p><p><br /> </p> <h1><span class="mw-headline" id="Therapy">Therapy</span></h1> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Help_with_Finding_a_Therapist">Help with Finding a Therapist</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="US_3">US</span></h3> <ul><li>The National Alliance on Mental Illness (<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.nami.org/">NAMI</a>) offers a free <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.nami.org/Find-Support/NAMI-HelpLine">HelpLine</a> at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) for information, referrals and support for people living with a mental health condition, family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public. The <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.nami.org/Find-Your-Local-NAMI">NAMI online directory</a> can be searched for local NAMI organizations. (USA)</li> <li>The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.samhsa.gov/">SAMHSA</a>) offers: <ul><li>Searchable <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/">mental health treatment locator</a></li> <li>Links to <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.samhsa.gov/find-help">other helplines and treatment locators</a></li> <li>The <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline">SAMHSA National Helpline</a> (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) 1-800-662-HELP (4357), available 24/7 in English and Spanish for referrals to free and low-cost treatment facilities, support groups and community-based organizations. (USA)</li></ul></li> <li>According to the <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help/index.shtml">National Institute of Mental Health</a>, national agencies and advocacy and professional organizations have information on finding a mental health professional and sometimes practitioner locators on their websites. Examples include but are not limited to: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://adaa.org/">Anxiety and Depression Association of America</a>, the <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.dbsalliance.org/education/newsletters/how-to-find-the-right-therapist-for-you/">Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance</a>, and <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/">Mental Health America</a>. In addition, university or medical school-affiliated programs may offer treatment options, and you can search the website of local university health centers for their psychiatry or psychology departments. You can also go to the website of your state or county government and search for the health services department. (USA)</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.goodtherapy.org/find-therapist.html">Goodtherapy.org</a> offers information and an online directory that can be searched by location. (USA)</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/prof_search.php">Psychology Today</a> (USA & Canada)</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.onlinetherapy.com/therapists/">HelpPro's National Social Worker Finder</a> (USA) <i>(The directory is searchable by location, age group, cost, approach, etc.)</i></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.therapymatcher.org/">Social Work Therapy Finder</a> (USA, Massachusetts Only)</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.polychromatic.com/pfp/main.php">Polyamory-friendly Professionals</a> (International, including USA)</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://directory.gaylesta.org/find-a-therapist/">Gaylesta: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Psychotherapist Association of the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, for GLBT friendly therapists</a> (USA, San Francisco Bay Area)</li> <li>NCSF: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.kapprofessionals.org/">Database of Kink-Aware Professionals</a> (USA)</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.seculartherapy.org/index.php">The Secular Therapist Project</a> (USA) (Anonymous registry of therapists who agree to keep "their religious, spiritual or supernatural beliefs from informing their therapeutic approach.")</li> <li>The <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/evets.htm">e-VETS Resource Advisor</a> assists Veterans, Service Members, and those who support them to navigate information and resources, including Benefits and Compensation, Education and Training, Employment, Family and Caregiver Support, Health, Homeless Assistance, Housing, Transportation and Travel, Other Services and Resources, and State-Specific Information and Resources. This online service integrates with the <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.nrd.gov/">National Resource Directory</a> (NRD), a web-based directory of more than 11,000 national, state and local services and resources for Veterans, Service Members, and their families and caregivers.</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Canada_4">Canada</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/prof_search.php">Psychology Today</a> (USA & Canada)</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.ementalhealth.ca/">eMentalHealth.ca</a> offers a database of mental health programs available across Canada, for Canadians of all ages. You can search for services including counselling and therapy by location, then filter by criteria — such as age and "no fees" — to find mental health support near you.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.crhspp.ca">The Canadian Register of Health Service Psychologists</a> offers an online <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.findapsychologist.ca/wp-content/themes/crhspp/index_search.php">Find a Psychologist directory</a> that can be searched by name or location.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.ccpa-accp.ca/">The Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)</a> offers an online <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.ccpa-accp.ca/find-a-canadian-certified-counsellor/">Find a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) directory</a> that can be searched by location and specialization, as well as online counseling and telecounseling.</li> <li>The <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.psych.on.ca/">Ontario Psychological Association</a> offers an online <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.psych.on.ca/Utilities/Find-a-psychologist.aspx">Find a Psychologist</a> directory that can be searched by location, area of practice, sliding scale fees, etc.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.connexontario.ca/about-us">ConnexOntario</a> is funded by the Government of Ontario and offers free and confidential health services information for people experiencing problems with alcohol and drugs, mental illness and/or gambling. This service can be <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.connexontario.ca/contact-us">contacted</a> by phone, email or webchat, and offers a <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.connexontario.ca/addictions-mental-health-services-search">searchable online directory</a>.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://211central.ca/">211 Central</a> (Serving Toronto, Durham, Peel and York Regions) offers an online directory of mental health services, and can be reached 24/7 by calling 2-1-1, by <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://211central.ca/get-help-now/">text</a> at 211 on Monday to Friday from 7am-9pm ET, and by <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://211central.ca/get-help-now/">live chat</a> online on Monday to Friday from 7am-9pm ET. Services are available in English and French.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://centrefranco.org/fr/">Le Centre francophone du Grand Toronto</a> est la porte d’entrée pour les francophones qui vivent à Toronto ou qui viennent s’y installer. Le Centre offre <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://centrefranco.org/fr/mental-health/counseling-and-therapy/">des services de thérapie/counseling en santé mentale</a> pour les individus, couples et les familles, et des groupes thérapeutiques en français pour les francophones de 18 ans et plus.</li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="UK_5">UK</span></h3> <ul><li>To find a counselling service across the UK visit: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.therapy-directory.org.uk/">www.therapy-directory.org.uk</a> or <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/">www.counselling-directory.org.uk</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/mental-health-services/how-to-access-mental-health-services/">How to access mental health services</a> (NHS)</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.bacp.co.uk/search/Therapists">BACP Find a Therapist Directory</a> 01455 883300 Through the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) you can find out more about counselling services in your area.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines/">Mind Infoline</a> 0300 123 3393, Email: info@mind.org.uk Text: 86463 Post: Mind Infoline, PO Box 75225, London, E15 9FS. "Mind provides confidential mental health information services. With support and understanding, Mind enables people to make informed choices. The Infoline gives information on types of mental health problems, where to get help, drug treatments, alternative therapies and advocacy. Mind works in partnership with around 140 local Minds providing local mental health services."</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/drugs-and-treatments/talking-therapy-and-counselling/how-to-find-a-therapist/">Mind</a> How can I find a therapist? overview, including NHS therapists, Charity and third sector therapists, Therapists at your place of work or education, and Private therapists.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.rethink.org/help-in-your-area/services/advice-and-helplines/rethink-advice-and-information-service/">Rethink Advice and Information Service</a> 0300 5000 927 Monday - Friday 9.30am - 4.00pm offers practical advice to adults living in England who are affected by mental illness, including people with a mental health problem, their friends, families, carers, as well as professionals who may want to know more about mental illness and how they can support the person they are working with. The Advice Service are expertly trained in a range of issues, including: mental health conditions, access to care and treatment, different medications and treatments, individual rights under the Mental Health Act, social care, and welfare benefits. Advice is also available to carers about their rights and how they can support the person they care for. Written advice is also available by e-mailing advice@rethink.org or writing to PO Box 17106, Birmingham WMid, B9 9LL.</li> <li>The <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/getting-help">Mental Health Foundation</a> offers an overview "Getting help for my mental health and how to access support" that includes links to a variety of resources.</li></ul> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="AskMe_Threads_About_Finding_A_Therapist">AskMe Threads About Finding A Therapist</span></h2> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/166312/Whats-the-best-way-to-find-a-good-therapist-or-doctor">What's the best way to find a good therapist (or doctor)</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/154317/Get-a-therapist-how">Get a Therapist: How?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/92130/How-do-find-the-therapist-needle-in-the-haystack">How do I even start to locate the therapist that I think would be right for me among so many options?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/183059/I-have-a-lot-of-questions-about-therapy">I have a lot of questions about therapy</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/91956/How-do-you-know-if-a-therapist-will-be-helpful">Finding a therapist: I'm sure I can find one. But how do I know whether the therapist I choose is any good?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/41831/Nuts-and-bolts-of-effective-psychological-therapy-from-a-patients-point-of-view">Nuts and bolts of effective psychological therapy from a patient's point of view.</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/26483/Need-help-in-choosing-a-psychologist">Need help in choosing a psychologist</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/14332/Finding-the-Right-Therapist">Finding the Right Therapist</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/13773/How-do-you-find-a-therapist">What's a good way to find a qualified therapist, especially to look for help with depression?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/330191/Reputable-residential-psychiatric-treatment-for-16-year-old">Reputable residential psychiatric treatment for 16-year-old</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/65602/How-can-I-see-a-therapist-on-my-parents-insurance-without-my-parents-finding-out">How can I see a therapist on my parents' insurance without my parents finding out?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/331531/Teenage-niece-would-like-therapy-for-DPD-but-parents-not-supportive">Teenage niece would like therapy for DPD but parents not supportive</a></li></ul> <p><b>Specific Comments</b> </p> <ul><li>Advice from The Straightener, on <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/154317/Get-a-therapist-how#2212668">How to Find a Therapist</a></li> <li>Advice from Omiewise: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/41831/Nuts-and-bolts-of-effective-psychological-therapy-from-a-patients-point-of-view#643460">"Patients who want to get the most out of therapy should...."</a></li></ul> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Specific_Therapist_Recommendations">Specific Therapist Recommendations</span></h2> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="US_4">US</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/250979/Therapist-in-Tucson">Arizona: Tucson</a> <i>(Marriage/Couples Counselor / Therapist)</i></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/165957/Yet-another-therapist-recommendation-request">California: Bay Area I</a>, <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/195661/Suggest-a-great-therapist-por-favor">Bay Area II</a>, <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/193688/Meditation-for-a-highneed-kid">Bay Area III</a> <i>(mindfulness for children)</i></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/210529/Yup-another-therapist-request">California: Berkeley/Albany/El Cerrito/Richmond</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/157398/Recommend-a-psychiastrist-in-LA">California: Los Angeles I</a>, <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/224044/Recommendations-for-a-LA-therapist-or-psychologist">Los Angeles II</a> <i>(sliding scale)</i>, <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/233077/Looking-for-a-therapist-in-Los-Angeles">Los Angeles III</a>, <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/233077/Looking-for-a-therapist-in-Los-Angeles">Los Angeles IV</a> <i>(anxiety disorders)</i> <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/253592/Therapist-recommendation-for-OC-LA-area">Los Angeles V</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external 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Brooklyn or Lower Manhattan</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/173707/Another-helpmefindatherapist-in-NY-question">New York: Manhattan I</a>, <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/139235/Help-me-find-a-good-CBT-psychiatristpsychiatrist-around-14th-Street-in-Manhattan">Manhattan II</a>, <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/171298/Another-doctor-recommendation-request">Manhattan III, Upper East Side</a>, <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/92130/How-do-find-the-therapist-needle-in-the-haystack">Manhattan IV</a> <i>(Gay issues)</i>, <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/220130/Looking-for-a-therapist-in-BrooklynManhattan">Manhattan V</a>, <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/214330/Im-transgender-and-I-need-to-go-on-the-straight-and-narrow">Manhattan VI</a> 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Houston</a> <i>(couples counseling)</i></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/238140/Therapists-in-Northern-Virginia">Virginia: Alexandria</a> <i>(couples counseling)</i></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/136530/Looking-for-a-Therapist-for-a-Friend-in-Richmond-VA">Virginia: Richmond I</a> <i>(anxiety and panic specialties)</i>, <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/224312/Need-PTSD-Help-in-Richmond-Virginia">Richmond II</a> <i>(PTSD and depression)</i></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/71512/Help-me-find-a-good-Seattle-area-therapist-for-dealing-with-anxiety-disorders-and-panic-attacks">Washington: Seattle Area I</a>, <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/80458/Sex-TherapistsCounselors-in-Seattle">Seattle Area II</a> <i>(sexual issues)</i>, <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/227170/Menschy-Seattle-Therapist-please">Seattle Area III</a><i>(menschy)</i>, <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/223908/Recommendations-for-a-Seattle-therapist-andor-resources">Seattle Area IV</a>, <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/288602/Queer-friendly-therapists-in-the-Seattle-area">Seattle Area V</a> <i>(Queer friendly)</i>, <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/337789/How-do-I-find-a-therapist">Seattle VI</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/187894/Therapist-Recommendations-in-DC">Washington, DC I</a>. <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/247531/Really-need-help">Washington, DC II</a> <i>(Metro-accessible, grief/trauma)</i></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/226363/Gender-therapist-suggestions-in-SE-Wisconsin">Wisconsin: Milwaukee/Madison</a> <i>(gender therapist)</i></li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Australia_4">Australia</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/161341/Mental-Health-Care-in-NSW-for-cheap">New South Wales / Sydney</a> (Suggestion: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/161341/Mental-Health-Care-in-NSW-for-cheap#2316252">how one might get free mental care in Sydney.)</a></li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Canada_5">Canada</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/77683/Can-you-recommend-a-counselor-in-Vancouver-BC">British Columbia: Vancouver I</a>, <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/211779/Looking-for-first-time-therapy-tips-therapist-recommendations-in-Vancouver">Vancouver II</a>, <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/241998/Recommended-professional-counsellorstherapists-around-Vancouver-BC">Vancouver III</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/149886/How-do-I-find-a-good-therapist-in-Toronto">Ontario: Toronto I</a>, <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/113802/How-do-I-find-a-shrink-in-Toronto">Toronto II</a></li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="China">China</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/197586/Therapists-in-Beijing">Beijing</a> <i>(English-speaking)</i></li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Israel">Israel</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/190370/Can-you-recommend-an-American-therapist-in-Israel">American therapist in Israel</a></li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Japan_2">Japan</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/161451/Anybody-know-of-therapycounseling-options-in-Tokyo-area">Japan: Tokyo</a></li></ul> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="UK:_Scotland">UK: Scotland</span></h3> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/89761/I-urgently-need-a-good-therapist-Im-very-very-sick">Glasgow / Edinburgh Area</a></li></ul> <h2><span id="Online_Support.2C_Suggested_in_AskMe"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="Online_Support,_Suggested_in_AskMe">Online Support, Suggested in AskMe</span></h2> <p>These resources are not suggested as a <i>replacement</i> for real-life therapy, but may be helpful for support, self-discovery and advice: </p> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/285931/Online-only-CBT-ish-Courses-for-Bad-Esteem-Intrustive-Thoughts">Online-only CBT (ish) Courses for Bad Esteem, Intrustive Thoughts</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://mysupportforums.org/">My Support Forums</a>, was Psych Central Forums. Registration required, an online community of emotional and mental health support groups.</li></ul> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="AskMe_Threads_about_Short-Term_Coping_Strategies_for_Anxiety">AskMe Threads about Short-Term Coping Strategies for Anxiety</span></h2> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/285127/Looking-for-anxiety-self-help-strategies-before-pursuing-therapy-meds">Looking for anxiety self-help strategies before pursuing therapy/meds</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/278016/How-to-manage-my-anxiety-until-I-can-get-to-see-a-therapist">How to manage my anxiety until I can get to see a therapist?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/288986/Short-term-anxiety-busters">Short-term anxiety busters?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/290226/How-do-I-keep-my-sanity-and-my-job">How do I keep my sanity and my job?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/288487/Quick-fixes-for-imposter-syndrome">Quick fixes for imposter syndrome</a></li></ul> <p><br /> </p> <h1><span class="mw-headline" id="Grief_Resources">Grief Resources</span></h1> <p><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/grief/">Grief Counseling Resource Guide - A Field Manual</a> (NYS Office of Mental Health) (<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170829103746/https://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/grief/">internet archive</a>) (<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/grief/griefcounselingresourceguide.pdf">pdf</a>) (<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20170808102934/https://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/grief/GriefCounselingResourceGuide.pdf">internet archive</a>) </p><p>FPP: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.metafilter.com/185477/Each-persons-grief-is-as-unique-as-their-fingerprint">Each person’s grief is as unique as their fingerprint</a> <i>(David Kessler on the Difference Between Mourning and Grief)</i> </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="AskMe_Threads_about_Grief_and_Grieving">AskMe Threads about Grief and Grieving</span></h2> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/341210/Good-grief">Good grief</a> <i>(Help me figure out if I'm grieving or wallowing, and how to grieve well.)</i></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/340936/How-do-you-bear-unbearable-grief">How do you bear unbearable grief?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/336703/after-all-these-years">after all these years</a> <i>(Are there productive/creative ways one can process one's grief?)</i></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/334462/Strategies-Resources-for-Handling-Multiple-Deaths">Strategies/Resources for Handling Multiple Deaths</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/332956/Next-level-sympathy-scripts">Next-level sympathy scripts</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/330656/Dealing-with-inherited-possesions-and-letting-go">Dealing with inherited possesions and letting go</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/330611/I-need-to-stop-talking-about-it">I need to stop talking about it</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/329920/How-to-recognize-loss-at-New-Years-Eve-party">How to recognize loss at New Years Eve party</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/329475/How-do-you-grieve-the-self-you-used-to-be">How do you grieve the self you used to be?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/328822/How-to-help-my-parents-with-my-moms-cancer">How to help my parents with my mom's cancer</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/328638/Some-questions-for-other-widows-or-those-who-lost-a-partner">Some questions for other widows or those who lost a partner</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/327541/Resources-for-remotely-grieving-a-pet">Resources for remotely grieving a pet</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/326871/how-To-deal-with-pervasive-sadness-after-the-death-of-your-spouse">how To deal with pervasive sadness after the death of your spouse?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/326114/Condolence-gift-after-a-sudden-passing">Condolence gift after a sudden passing</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/324937/Help-needed-for-mourning-online-companion">Help needed for mourning online companion</a></li></ul> <p><br /> </p> <h1><span class="mw-headline" id="Depression_resources">Depression resources</span></h1> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="General_advice_about_Depression">General advice about Depression</span></h2> <p>Depression creates <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://sdlab.fas.harvard.edu/cognitive-reappraisal/identifying-negative-automatic-thought-patterns">cognitive distortions</a> that can make getting help seem difficult or impossible. People who do a lot of thinking can often think themselves into a dangerous corner. This section may help you act, spurred on by <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://metatalk.metafilter.com/16006/Best-posts-on-depression">this MeTa thread</a>. </p><p>LobsterMitten offers this broad summary of AskMe depression advice </p> <ol><li>Seek therapy or other one-on-one counseling for help in breaking thought patterns that keep you depressed. Make and keep therapy appointments. If you don't click with the first therapist, don't give up - try another therapist.</li> <li>Maybe seek meds; different ones work for different people</li> <li>Exercise; this doesn't have to be as hard as you might think</li> <li>Be around people (a job, housemates, a coffee shop). Online doesn't count for this</li> <li>Shower, dress and get out of the house every day for at least a little while.</li> <li>Eat a sensible amount of healthy food.</li> <li>Sleep a reasonable amount. If you are sleeping more than 10 hrs a day, make routines with help from others that will help you break out of that pattern</li> <li>Don't make up excuses for why you can't do any of 1-7. Making up excuses to stay depressed is a big part of depression.</li> <li>If these aren't helping, try again, let someone know.</li></ol> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="AskMe_Threads_For_Those_Who_Are_Depressed">AskMe Threads For Those Who Are Depressed</span></h2> <ul><li>When you are very depressed, it can help to just take things step by step. Here is a step by step guide to <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/72126/slowly-becoming-a-shutin#1074198">taking a shower</a> and to <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/41403/Short-term-ways-of-dealing-with-depression#637475">doing just the essentials every day</a>.</li> <li>Here is the most popular Ask Metafilter question about depression: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/71817/What-can-I-do-to-help-slay-the-sadness-demon">What is the single best thing you have done to help control your depression?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/266678/How-exactly-does-one-get-help-for-depression">How exactly does one get help for depression?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/157204/Shiny-happy-people-speak-out">Shiny Happy People Speak Out</a>: <i>"Sometimes it feels like everyone on MeFi is depressed, including me. I'd like to hear from the happy ones. What's your secret?"</i></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/168064/What-you-hear-when-youre-depressed">When you were in the midst of deep depression, painful painful fear...were there words, stories that helped, even for just a moment?</a> <i>(A <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/168064/What-you-hear-when-youre-depressed#2416666">comment</a> also speaks about "<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impostor_syndrome">Imposter Syndrome</a>," where sufferers are convinced that they do not deserve the success they have achieved and are actually frauds.)</i></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/169927/Give-me-your-best-SAD-hacks">Give me your best Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) hacks!</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/170113/How-can-I-save-each-day-from-failure">How can I save each day from failure?</a> <i>"I'm depressed. What can I do to keep one small negative experience from spiraling into a cascade of negative thoughts about myself?"</i></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/162909/Another-depressed-person">How do you deal with intractable depression</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/169775/Does-therapy-actually-work-for-depression">Does therapy actually work for depression?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/169070/Please-help-me-manage-my-obsessive-thoughts">Please help me manage my obsessive thoughts</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/167806/How-do-I-survive-this-week">How do I make it through the next five days without falling apart? Completely overwhelmed with depression, midterms, medication, and a funeral.</a> (Best Answers: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/167806/How-do-I-survive-this-week#2412999">1</a>, <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/167806/How-do-I-survive-this-week#2413051">2</a>)</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/154781/Will-Work-For-Happiness">Will Work for Happiness</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/170954/LonelinessDepressionUnmotivated-college-on-my-own">How do you break out of a depressed/unmotivated/lonely funk?</a> <i>(While in college.)</i></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/157463/depression-relief-without-meds">Have you found help from depression that did not include medication or talk therapy? If so, please share.</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/142970/Therapy-for-the-Uninsured-and-Rural">Therapy for the Uninsured and Rural</a></li></ul> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="AskMe_Threads_for_Those_Who_Would_Like_To_Help_Someone_Suffering_From_Depression">AskMe Threads for Those Who Would Like To Help Someone Suffering From Depression</span></h2> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/162560/What-can-I-do-to-help-my-severely-depressed-and-overworked-boyfriend">What can I do to help my severely depressed and overworked boyfriend?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/155431/My-husband-is-depressed-and-wants-to-kill-himself-He-refuses-counseling-How-can-I-stop-him">My husband is depressed and wants to kill himself. He refuses counseling. How can I stop him? How can I help a man who refuses help?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/157561/How-should-I-respond-to-my-suicidal-siblings-email">How should I respond to my suicidal sibling's email?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/163792/Help-me-understand">Help me understand how depression can affect or end a relationship.</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/143995/Too-sad-to-work">Please help me treat a depressed boyfriend the best that I can.</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/160707/Breaking-Up-is-Hard-To-Do">I need help on how to deal with (i.e., break up with) my girlfriend with mental health issues.</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/168199/Dealing-with-GFs-Relationship-OCD">My girlfriend's OCD and anxiety causes her to get stuck in loops of obsessive thought that really mess with our relationship. How can I deal with this better, and can therapy help her?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/133386/How-can-I-get-my-sister-help-for-her-addictiondepression">My sister has an alcohol and/or prescription and/or depression problem. What can I do to help her and in what order?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/133647/Im-getting-therapy-He-refuses-Now-what">I'm getting therapy. He refuses. Now what?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/146624/Help-me-help-my-anxious-bipolar-stressedout-friend">Help me help my anxious, bipolar, stressed-out friend.</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/268897/Treating-treatment-resistant-depression">Treating treatment-resistant depression.</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/288046/Is-there-such-thing-as-Internet-Emergency-Services">Is there such thing as Internet Emergency Services?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/290232/Suicidal-Nephew-Possibly-Moving-In-No-Job-No-GED-No-Car">Suicidal Nephew Possibly Moving In - No Job, No GED, No Car</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://ask.metafilter.com/326298/First-steps-for-drug-addiction-recovery">First steps for drug addiction recovery?</a></li></ul> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="AskMe_Threads_about_Talking_To_Loved_Ones_About_Your_Depression">AskMe Threads about Talking To Loved Ones About Your Depression</span></h2> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/157019/My-husband-thinks-my-depression-is-a-choice-howdo-I-talk-to-him">My husband thinks my depression is a choice, how do I talk to him?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/166627/Loving-your-pathetic-lump">How do you keep your relationship happy and good when you feel like crap?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/142929/Im-depressed-and-need-my-friends-How-do-I-let-them-know">I'm depressed and need my friends. How do I let them know?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/157107/How-to-tell-boyfriend-of-my-depression">How to tell boyfriend of my depression?</a></li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://ask.metafilter.com/133647/Im-getting-therapy-He-refuses-Now-what">I'm getting therapy. He refuses. Now what?</a></li></ul> <h2><span id="Books.2C_Articles_.26c."></span><span class="mw-headline" id="Books,_Articles_&c.">Books, Articles &c.</span></h2> <p>Books that members have found helpful and have recommended to others in AskMe </p> <ul><li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0380810336/metafilter-20/ref=nosim/">Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy</a> Excerpt available <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://books.google.com/books?id=UaEg_ujTKEcC&printsec=frontcover&dq=david+d.+burns&source=bl&ots=C_TONgo9cq&sig=0LcgTmLBiNQbUNMzlCAEUWkfy5k&hl=en&ei=DiUrTZfcNYK0lQeY3rGRAQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CEcQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q&f=false">at Google Books.</a> (repeatedly highly recommended by Metafilter members.)</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.amazon.com/Stayed-Alive-When-Brain-Trying/dp/0060936215/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1294361209&sr=8-1">How I Stayed Alive When My Brain Was Trying to Kill Me: One Person's Guide to Suicide Prevention</a> offers strategies for recognizing, targeting, and overcoming suicidal thoughts.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0679763309/metafilter-20/ref=nosim/">An Unquiet Mind</a> by <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kay_Redfield_Jamison">Kay Redfield Jamison</a>, Professor of Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0971030901/metafilter-20/ref=nosim/">(Regardless of What You Were Taught to Believe) There Is Nothing Wrong with You: Going Beyond Self-Hate</a> and <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/096362556X/metafilter-20/ref=nosim/">The Depression Book: Depression as an Opportunity for Spiritual Growth</a> by American Zen teacher <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheri_Huber">Cheri Huber</a>.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.amazon.com/How-Lift-Depression-fast-Approach/dp/1899398414/">How To Lift Depression ...Fast</a></li></ul> <p>Additional Resources </p> <ul><li>Art Kleiner's <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.psyke.org/history/200003/suicide/articles03.html">How Not To Commit Suicide</a>, is one of the most recommended articles in AskMefi threads about suicide and depression.</li> <li><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Demystifying_Depression">Demystifying Depression</a> Originally posts on Kuro5hin, now on WikiBooks. "By writing this document we hope to provide you with the knowledge everyone should have about their mental well-being. Depression is not an unavoidable fate. It is physical. The good news is that you can recover and yes, even learn to be happier than you have ever been before."</li> <li>"We all tend to think in extremes...and when traumatic events happen we think that way even more. <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://sdlab.fas.harvard.edu/cognitive-reappraisal/identifying-negative-automatic-thought-patterns">Here are some common cognitive distortions. Take a look and see if any of them are getting in your way":</a> (An excerpt from David D. 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