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Every service below is free and confidential. You don't need to be sure what is happening to you, or have a plan, to reach out. You can call, text or chat with a trained person who will listen.
Crisis and suicide
If you are thinking about suicide, or you are overwhelmed and need to talk to someone now.
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
United States 24/7
Free, confidential support for anyone in emotional distress or thinking about suicide, or worried about someone else. Help in Spanish is available.
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Crisis Text Line
United States 24/7
Text with a trained crisis counselor about anything that is hurting you.
Domestic violence and abuse
Abuse by a partner, an ex or a family member: physical, emotional, sexual, financial, or control over where you go and who you see.
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National Domestic Violence Hotline
United States 24/7
Confidential support, safety planning and local referrals for anyone affected by abuse in a relationship.
Sexual assault
Whether it happened recently or years ago.
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RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
United States 24/7
Confidential support from trained staff, and a connection to a local sexual assault service. English and Spanish.
Child abuse
For children and teens who are being hurt, and for adults who are worried about a child.
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Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
United States 24/7
Counselors help children, parents and anyone worried about a child work out what to do next.
Human trafficking
If someone is forcing you to work or to have sex, holding your documents, or keeping you somewhere against your will.
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National Human Trafficking Hotline
United States 24/7
Confidential help for people who are being trafficked, and a place to report a tip. It is not law enforcement or an immigration authority.
LGBTQ+ people
Support from people who understand, including when family, church or community is the source of the harm.
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The Trevor Project
United States 24/7
Crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people.
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Trans Lifeline
United States Weekdays, 1 pm to 9 pm Eastern. Closed on some holidays.
Peer support run by and for trans people.
Elder abuse
Abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of an older adult.
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Eldercare Locator
United States Monday to Friday, 9 am to 8 pm Eastern
Finds the adult protective services office and other local help where the older adult lives. That office is where abuse is reported.
United Kingdom
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National Domestic Abuse Helpline
United Kingdom 24/7
Free, confidential support, safety planning and help finding a refuge. Run by the charity Refuge.
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Samaritans
UK and Ireland 24/7
Someone to talk to about anything that is troubling you. Free from any phone, and the call won't show on your bill.
Canada
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9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Canada 24/7
Free, confidential support for anyone thinking about suicide, or worried about someone else.
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Kids Help Phone
Canada 24/7
Support for children and young adults, in English and French.
Australia and New Zealand
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1800RESPECT
Australia 24/7
Counselling, information and support for anyone affected by domestic, family or sexual violence.
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Lifeline Australia
Australia 24/7
Crisis support and suicide prevention.
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1737, Need to talk?
New Zealand 24/7
Free call or text to talk with a trained counsellor.
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Women's Refuge
New Zealand 24/7
Advice, support and help in a crisis for women and children experiencing family violence.
Anywhere else
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Any country
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