This directory is a collection of mental health support services from around the world. It is not an exhaustive list. Please use it as a guide and always seek professional help if you are in need.
Support Type: 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention hotline.
Contact: Call 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14 (24/7); Online chat via website.
Coverage: National (Australia)
Website: https://www.lifeline.org.au
Notes: Free, confidential support for crisis or distress. Offers local counseling services.
Support Type: Mental health support for depression, anxiety, and suicide prevention.
Contact: Call 1300 22 4636 or chat online (24/7).
Coverage: National (Australia)
Website: https://www.beyondblue.org.au
Notes: Free support from mental health professionals. Online forums and recovery resources available.
Support Type: Federal mental health portal offering 24/7 phone/text/video counseling.
Contact: Call 1-866-585-0445 (adults); Text WELLNESS to 741741.
Coverage: National (Canada)
Website: https://wellnesstogether.ca
Notes: Funded by the Government of Canada. Offers self-guided tools and live counselling.
Support Type: 24/7 counselling for youth up to age 25 via phone, text, and live chat.
Contact: Call 1-800-668-6868; Text CONNECT to 686868.
Coverage: National (Canada)
Website: https://kidshelpphone.ca
Notes: Available in English and French. Offers forums, resources, and peer support.
Support Type: States of Guernsey public services for acute and community mental health needs.
Contact: Call the Adult Mental Health Centre at +44 1481 725241. Crisis Team available via Princess Elizabeth Hospital A&E.
Coverage: Island-wide (Guernsey)
Website: https://www.gov.gg/article/150079/Mental-Health
Notes: Includes in-patient units, community psychiatric nursing, and psychology services. Referral via GP or emergency presentation.
Support Type: Charity providing mental health education, peer support, and community services.
Contact: Call +44 1481 722959 or email info@guernseymind.org.gg.
Coverage: Island-wide (Guernsey)
Website: https://www.guernseymind.org.gg
Notes: Affiliated with Mind UK. Offers support for youth, employers, and general mental wellbeing. Hosts events and training.
Support Type: Free talking therapy service for anxiety, depression, and related concerns.
Contact: Referral through GP or self-referral via Healthy Minds form on gov.gg.
Coverage: Island-wide (Guernsey)
Website: https://www.gov.gg/healthyminds
Notes: Part of the primary care mental health service under Health & Social Care.
Support Type: Public mental health care system including community mental health teams and clinics.
Contact: Call 1800 111 888 or consult your GP.
Coverage: National (Ireland)
Website: https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/
Notes: Free for medical card holders. Includes Counselling in Primary Care (CIPC).
Support Type: 24/7 mental health crisis text line.
Contact: Text HELLO to 50808.
Coverage: Nationwide (Ireland)
Website: https://text50808.ie
Notes: Free, anonymous service operated by SpunOut.ie in partnership with Crisis Text Line.
Support Type: Public mental health services for adults and children, including crisis support and community teams.
Contact: Call the Mental Health Crisis Team at +44 1534 445290 (24/7). For general queries, call +44 1534 443250.
Coverage: Island-wide (Jersey)
Website: https://www.gov.je/Health/Mental/Pages/MentalHealth.aspx
Notes: Access through GP or direct referral for urgent needs. Youth Wellbeing Team and Adult Mental Health Team available.
Support Type: Free mental health support and short-term counselling for adults aged 18+.
Contact: Call +44 1534 866793 or walk-in at 9 The Parade, St Helier (Mon–Fri 10am–10pm, Sat–Sun 10am–6pm).
Coverage: Island-wide (Jersey)
Website: https://listeningloungejersey.org
Notes: No referral needed. Run by Mind Jersey and Brighter Futures Jersey.
Support Type: Charity offering mental health support, advocacy, peer support groups, and youth services.
Contact: Call +44 1534 880180 or email info@mindjersey.org.
Coverage: Island-wide (Jersey)
Website: https://www.mindjersey.org
Notes: Independent affiliate of Mind UK. Provides resources for carers and employers.
Support Type: Free national mental health support line.
Contact: Call or text 1737 (24/7).
Coverage: Nationwide (NZ)
Website: https://1737.org.nz
Notes: Connects you with a trained counselor for any mental health or addiction concern.
Support Type: 24/7 emotional distress and suicide prevention support.
Contact: Call 0800 543 354; Text HELP to 4357.
Coverage: Nationwide (NZ)
Website: https://www.lifeline.org.nz
Notes: Free and anonymous support from trained counselors and volunteers.
Support Type: Public health system offering free mental health care (GP consultation, therapy, psychiatry).
Contact: Via GP referral or call 111 (select mental health option) for urgent 24/7 advice.
Coverage: National (UK)
Website: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/
Notes: Free for UK residents. Self-referral available for NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) in England.
Support Type: 24/7 confidential emotional support line for suicide prevention and any distress.
Contact: Call 116 123 (free, 24/7); Email jo@samaritans.org
Coverage: UK & Ireland
Website: https://www.samaritans.org
Notes: Welsh language line available 7pm–11pm at 0808 164 0123.
Support Type: Mental health charity providing information, advice, and local services.
Contact: Call 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri 9am–6pm); Email info@mind.org.uk
Coverage: England & Wales
Website: https://www.mind.org.uk
Notes: Local Mind branches offer peer support and counselling. Online resources available.
Support Type: 24/7 crisis hotline for emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
Contact: Call or text 988 (24/7); Online chat via website.
Coverage: National (USA)
Website: https://988lifeline.org
Notes: Free and confidential. Veterans can press 1 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line.
Support Type: Government-run referral and information service for mental health and substance use.
Contact: Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (24/7, English and Spanish).
Coverage: National (USA)
Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Notes: Provides referrals to local services. Free and confidential.