International Mental Health Resources

UK Helplines

NHS: 111

Anxiety UK: 03444 775 774

Breathing Space (Scotland): 0800 83 85 87

SANEline (national out-of-hours mental health help line): 0300 304 7000

South Africa Helplines

South African Schizophrenia & Bipolar Disorders Alliance: 011 326 0661

Akeso (help and counseling tailored to best suit your needs): 0861 435 787

Lifeline counselling

(National) 0861 322 322

(Johannesburg) 011 728-1331

(Alexandra) 011 443 3555

(Soweto) 067 019 0845 or 074 129 6960

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (provides resources for all mental health problems): 0800 567 567

South African Federation for Mental Health SAFMH (provides information on mental health services): +27 (0) 11 781 1852

Philippines Helplines

Philippine Mental Health Association  (PMHA): +63 2 921 4958

National Center for Mental Health (NCMH):

From landline call – 1553

From cellphone call – 0917-899-8727, 0966-351-4518, or 0908-639-2672

In Touch Philippines  (anonymous 24/7 crisis hotline): +63 2 8893 7603, +63 917 800 1123, 0r +63 922 893 8944

Natasha Goulbourn Foundation HOPELINE PH 24/7 Suicide Prevention and Emotional Crisis Line: 2919 for Globe/TM, 0917.558.4673, 0918.873.4673, or (02) 8804-4673

Ireland Helplines:

Mental Health Ireland: 01 2841166

  • Aware Depression & Bipolar Disorder Support: Freephone 1800 80 48 48
  • Grow mental health support: 1890 474 474
  • Shine supporting people affected by mental ill health: 01 541 3715

Australia Helplines

Canada Helplines

Resources found on Mental Health Helplines: International Directory (helpguide.org)