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Crisis Support

When we’re in a state of crisis, it can feel as though no one could ever truly understand the depth of our pain. 

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But please know this: you are not alone, and we care deeply about you.

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Here are some recommended steps in a mental health crisis: 

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Ensuring Physical Safety

If you’re in immediate danger or struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, visiting a hospital is often recommended to protect your safety until symptoms improve. Mental health emergencies are just as valid as physical ones, and healthcare providers understand this. In fact, many of them have faced similar challenges themselves.  If a hospital doesn’t feel like the right step, consider staying with someone you trust, even if it’s just for a few hours or a day. This can include a family member or friend. It’s natural to feel overwhelmed, or like a failure during a crisis, but remember: reaching out for help is a powerful act of courage and an important step in reclaiming your power. People may not always say the things we want to hear, but this step can ensure our physical safety, and provide space and time for the intensity of certain emotions to calm down.  

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Reaching Out for Short-Term Support

Crisis helplines are another valuable resource for short-term support. They connect you with someone who has extensive experience in providing emotional support during times of high emotional intensity. Below, we’ve compiled a list of crisis numbers/websites for different locations. If your country isn’t included, try searching “mental health crisis line,” followed by your country or location. You can also ask an AI tool like ChatGPT, Grok, or Gemini for the crisis line number and website link for your specific region.

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Building Long-Term Support

Building a long-term wellness plan can help prevent or manage future mental health flare-ups. This might include therapy, medication, nutrition, social connection, and platforms like ours that teach mind-body skills. Each of these supports your healing in a different way—and together, they can give you tools to get through the harder days when symptoms are overwhelming. 

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If you’re able to, we strongly recommend connecting with a therapist who specializes in your specific condition(s) and the types of therapy that work best for it. With some research, you can often find someone with experience in multiple areas and approaches. It’s completely normal to face wait times or to speak with several therapists before finding the right fit. This part of the process can be especially frustrating when you're struggling with symptoms—but try to stay committed. You may need to reach out to many providers and attend a few sessions before things start to click. It’s not easy, but it’s worth it. Trust the process. 

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If Needed - Crisis Support Numbers & Websites: 

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Canada

Canada Talk Suicide Canada

  • Phone: 1-833-456-4566 (24/7)

  • Text: 45645 (4 PM – 12 AM ET)

  • Services: Free, confidential support for individuals in crisis or distress.

  • Website: Talk Suicide Canada

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Canada Kids Help Phone

  • Phone: 1-800-668-6868

  • Text: CONNECT to 686868

  • Services: 24/7 support for youth through phone, text, and online chat.

  • Website: Kids Help Phone

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Canada Hope for Wellness Helpline

  • Phone: 1-855-242-3310

  • Languages: English, French, Cree, Ojibway, Inuktitut

  • Services: 24/7 counseling and crisis intervention for Indigenous peoples across Canada.

  • Website: Hope for Wellness

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Canada Crisis Services Canada

  • Services: Connects individuals in crisis to regional distress centers for immediate support.

  • Website: Crisis Services Canada

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USA:

US National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

US Veterans Crisis Line

  • Services: 24/7 support via phone, webchat, or text for veterans and their families, including options for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.

  • Website: Veterans Crisis Line

US National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

  • Services: Nationwide support network offering education, resources, and support for mental health concerns.

  • Website: NAMI

US Trevor Project

  • Services: Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth via phone, text, and webchat.

  • Website: The Trevor Project

US Samaritans

  • Services: Emotional support and crisis counseling for individuals at risk of suicide.

  • Website: Samaritans USA

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UK:

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

Samaritans

  • Focus: 24/7 emotional support for anyone in distress or at risk of suicide.

  • Website: www.samaritans.org

Saneline

  • Focus: Emotional support, information, and guidance for those affected by mental illness, as well as their families and carers.

  • Website: www.sane.org.uk/support

Mental Health UK

  • Focus: Supports individuals and their families affected by mental health problems across the UK.

  • Website: mentalhealth-uk.org

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France: 

France La Croix Rouge Écoute

France Suicide Écoute

  • Services: 24/7 anonymous and non-judgmental emotional support.

  • Website: Suicide Écoute

France SOS Help

  • Services: Emotional support hotline for those experiencing difficult times.

  • Website: SOS Helpline

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Denmark:

Psykiatrifonden

  • Focus: Online mental health toolkit with support for anxiety, sleep issues, and counseling via phone, chat, or email.

  • Website: www.psykiatrifonden.dk | Get Help 

Livslinien

  • Focus: Telephone and lifeline counseling for mental health support.

  • Website: www.livslinien.dk

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Finland

MIELI Mental Health Crisis Helpline

  • Focus: Crisis assistance and suicide prevention.

  • Website: mieli.fi

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Iceland

Red Cross Helpline

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Norway

Helsenorge.no

Mental Helse (Mental Health Hotline)

  • Focus: Immediate mental health support and assistance.

  • Website: mentalhelse.no

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Sweden

Suicide Line (Mind Association)

  • Focus: Support for mental health and suicide prevention. Online chat and email options are available.

  • Website: mind.se 

1177

  • Focus: National medical advice hotline, including mental health resources and a directory of support organizations.

  • Website: www.1177.se

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Australia

Lifeline Australia

Beyond Blue

  • Focus: Support for anxiety, depression, and mental health concerns via phone, chat, and online forums.

  • Website: www.beyondblue.org.au

Kids Helpline

MensLine Australia

  • Focus: Support for men experiencing relationship or mental health challenges.

  • Website: www.mensline.org.au

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New Zealand

Need to Talk? 1737

  • Focus: Free text and phone counseling for mental health support.

  • Website: www.1737.org.nz 

Youthline

Lifeline New Zealand

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South Africa

South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG)

  • Focus: Mental health counseling, support groups, and crisis intervention.

  • Website: www.sadag.org

Lifeline South Africa

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Ireland 

Samaritans Ireland

  • Focus: Emotional support for those in distress or at risk of suicide.

  • Website: www.samaritans.org 

Aware

  • Focus: Support for those affected by depression and bipolar disorder.

  • Website: www.aware.ie 

Childline Ireland

  • Focus: Free, confidential support for children and young people.

  • Website: www.childline.ie

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