Mental Health Resources

If you need support
right now.

If you are in crisis, experiencing suicidal thoughts, or believe you are in immediate danger, please stop and reach out to emergency services or a crisis line now.

The resources below are available 24 hours a day. You do not need to be in crisis to call them. You can call simply because you are not okay.

Crisis support. By country

You are not alone.
Help is available now.

Australia

Lifeline Australia
13 11 14
24/7 crisis support, suicide prevention. Call, chat or text.
Beyond Blue
1300 22 4636
24/7 support for anxiety, depression and mental health concerns.
Emergency Services
000
For immediate danger to yourself or others.

United States

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988
24/7 free and confidential support. Call or text 988.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Free 24/7 crisis support via text message.
Emergency Services
911
For immediate danger to yourself or others.

United Kingdom

Samaritans
116 123
Free 24/7 listening service. Completely confidential.
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
0800 58 58 58
5pm–midnight daily. Webchat also available.
Emergency Services
999
For immediate danger to yourself or others.

Canada & Singapore

Canada, Talk Suicide Canada
1-833-456-4566
24/7 crisis support. Text 45645 between 4pm–midnight ET.
Singapore, SOS (Samaritans of Singapore)
1767
24/7 crisis helpline. Chat available at sos.org.sg.
International Association for Suicide Prevention
iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres
Directory of crisis centres worldwide.

A note from Kym

On the people who find this page.

The people who tend to find this site are often carrying a great deal and have been carrying it privately for a long time. If that describes you, the fact that you are here matters. It means something within you absolutely knows that change is possible, and you’re still reaching and searching for it. Well done. Don’t give up. There is always a way through. I know this because I’ve been through so many highs and lows myself, and every single time I came out the other side stronger and more resilient. You can too. I believe in you, even though we haven’t met yet.

This work is not crisis support. I am not a clinician. The resources above are staffed by people whose sole purpose is to assist with acute crisis support. They will not judge you, diagnose you, or put you on a waiting list. They are there to listen.

If you are in a more stable place and looking for ongoing professional support, we recommend speaking with your primary care physician, who can provide referrals to qualified psychologists or psychiatrists in your area. Online platforms such as Psychology Today’s therapist finder (US, UK, Canada, Australia) also allow you to search by location, specialty and insurance.