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
(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
- healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222
- Sane Australia counselling support for mental health issues: 1800 187 263
- MensLine Australia for male mental health issues: 1300 78 99 78
- Kids Helpline for young people aged 5-25: 1800 55 1800
- Beyond Blue for young people: 1300 22 4636
- Mind mental health support: 1300 286 463
Canada Helplines
- Wellness Together Canada: 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741
- Mood Disorders Society of Canada: 613-921-5565
- Hope for Wellness provides 24/7 Help Line mental health counselling and crisis intervention for all Indigenous peoples across Canada: 1-855-242-3310
- National Canada Mental Health Association (CMHA): 416-646-5557 or find your local CMHA branch
- Naseesha Mental Health Hotline for young Muslims: 1-866-627-3342
- Good2Talk support services for post-secondary students in Ontario: 1-866-925-5454 and Nova Scotia: 1-833-292-3698
- India Helplines
- Mann Talks to speak with a trained mental health professional: +91-8686139139
- AASRA 24/7 helpline and directory: 91-9820466726
- Samaritans Mumbai helpline for those who are stressed, distressed, depressed, or suicidal: +91 84229 84528, +91 84229 84529, or +91 84229 84530
- The MINDS Foundation for those experiencing mental health problems: 18005-477-200
- Jeevan Aastha Helpline for mental health counseling: 1800 233 3330
- Childline India for children, teens, and adults concerned about them: 1098
- iCALL Helpline for professional and free mental health counseling: 9152987821
- Voice that Cares Psychosocial First Aid (PSFA) Helpline: 8448-8448-45
- KIRAN Ministry of Social Justice mental health helpline: 1800-599-0019
- Vandrevala Foundation support for mental health: +1 256 666 2142 or +91 9999 666 555
Resources found on Mental Health Helplines: International Directory (helpguide.org)