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| Algeria
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- 34342 and 43 are the national emergency numbers for police and ambulances in Algeria.
- Suicide Hotline Algeria: 0021 3983 2000 58
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| Argentina
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- 911 is the national emergency number in Argentina.
- Centro de Asistencia al Suicida by calling 135 (Greater Buenos Aires) or 5275-1135 (rest of the country).[4]
- SOS Un Amigo Anonimo is available seven days a week from 10 AM to 7 PM by calling 4783–8888.[5]
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| Armenia
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- 112 and 911 are the national emergency numbers in Armenia.
- Trust Social Work and Sociological Research Centre: can be reached at (2) 538194 or (2) 538197
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| Australia
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- 000 is the national emergency number in Australia.
- Lifeline is a 24-hour nationwide service that provides access to crisis support, suicide prevention and mental health support services.[6] It can be reached at 13 11 14. They also offer an online chat service from 7pm to midnight Sydney time every day.[7][8]
- Kids Helpline is a 24-hour nationwide service that provides access to crisis support, suicide prevention and counselling services for Australians aged 5–25. It can be reached at 1800 55 1800. In addition the Kids Helpline does also provide online chat services.[9]
- Beyond Blue provides nationwide information and support regarding anxiety, depression, and suicide. It has a helpline which can be reached by calling 1300 22 4636. The helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition, the organisation also provides online chat from 3 pm to 12 am every day.[10]
- The Suicide Call Back Service is a nationwide service that provides professional 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people who are affected by suicide. It has a helpline which can be reached by calling 1300 659 467. The organisation also offers online chat and video chat services.[11]
- MensLine Australia is a 24/7 telephone and online counselling service for men with emotional health, mental health and relationship concerns. It has a helpline which can be reached by calling 1300 78 99 78. The organisation also online counselling.[12]
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| Austria
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- 112 is the national emergency number in Austria.
- 142 is the number of Telefonseelsorge in Austria. Free of charge, operating 24 hours a day.[13]
- 147 is the number of Rat auf Draht, a crisis number especially for children, juveniles and their attachment figures. Free of charge, operating 24 hours a day.[14]
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| Azerbaijan
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- 112 is the national emergency number in Azerbaijan.
- 510-66-36 is the official youth crisis hotline operated by Initiative for Development.[15]
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| The Bahamas
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- 911 is the national emergency number in The Bahamas.
- National Suicide Hotline: 322-2763
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| Bahrain
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- 999 is the national emergency number in Bahrain.
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| Bangladesh
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- 999 is the national emergency number in Bangladesh. 199 is the national number for ambulance and fire.
- Kaan Pete Roi (http://shuni.org/) is an emotional support helpline in Bangladesh whose mission is to alleviate feelings of despair, isolation, distress, and suicidal feelings among members of the community, through confidential listening. The helpline is intended for suicide prevention and the promotion of mental health.[16]
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| Barbados
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| Belarus
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- 112 works on the territory of Belarus (works for tourists as well). Call 102 for police and 103 for ambulance if needed.
- For victims of violence at home: 8 801 100 8 801 (anonymous, 24/7).
- For children: 801-100-1611 (anonymous, 24/7).
- Other psychological help phones can be reached at (minzdrav.gov.by)
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| Belgium
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- 112 is the national emergency number in Belgium.
- Stichting Zelfmoordlijn 1813 provides a 24/7 national suicide prevention phone line and a webchat everyday from 18:30 to 22:00 for Dutch language.[17]
- Stichting Centre de Prévention du Suicide provides a 24/7 national suicide prevention phone line for French language.[18]
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| Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- 122 is the national police number in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- 123 is the national fire-brigade number in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- 124 is the national emergency number in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Centar Srce is a Serbian organisation for emotional support. Currently there no other organisation inside Bosnia and Herzegovina that deals with suicidal thought and prevention.
- 0800-300303 is the number of Centar Srce.
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| Bolivia
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- 911 is the national emergency number in Bolivia.
- Teléfono de la Esperanza aims at promoting mental health to the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking world. Bolivians living in Cochabamba and La Paz can call (00 591 4) 4 25 42 42 and 75288084.[19]
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| Botswana
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- 911 is the national emergency number in Botswana.
- 3911270 is the national lifeline.
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| Brazil
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- 188 is a national emergency number in Brazil.
- 190 and 192 are the national emergency numbers for police and ambulances in Brazil.
- Centro de Valorização da Vida (http://www.cvv.org.br/) is an emotional and suicidal prevention support NGO founded in 1962 in São Paulo, Brazil, and recognized as Federal Public Utility in 1973. It offers voluntary and free support, with all communications being confidential. Contacts can be made through the phone number 141 (available 24/7), personally (in one of the 72 centres around the country), chat (via their website), VoIP (via Skype) and e-mail.
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| Brunei
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- 991 is the emergency number for ambulances
- 993 is the emergency number for police
- 145 is the national suicide hotline
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| Bulgaria
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- 112 is the national emergency number in Bulgaria.
- 0035 9249 17 223 is the number for the Sofia Hotline.
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| Canada
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| Chile
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| China
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| Colombia
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- 123 is the national emergency number in Colombia.
- 106 provides support for issues such as depression, alcoholism, drug abuse, and suicide that traditional centers might not accomplish.[23]
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| Croatia
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- 112 is the national emergency number in Croatia.
- Plavi Telefon (www.plavi-telefon.hr) can be called at 48 33 888 and aim to provide support for issues such as depression, alcoholism, drug abuse and suicide that traditional centers might not accomplish.
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| Cuba
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| Cyprus
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| Czech Republic
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| Denmark
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| Ecuador
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- 911 is the national emergency number in Ecuador.
- Teléfono Amigo (http://www.telefonoamigo.org/) is available every day from 09h to 13h and from 15h to 23h. Their hotlines can be called nationwide.
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| Egypt
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| Estonia
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- 112 is the national emergency number in Estonia.
- Eluliin (http://www.eluliin.ee/) provides emotional support for those suffering from depression and relationship issues. They are available from 7pm to 7am; The number is 655 8088 if you wish to call in Estonian, 655 5688 in Russian.
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Fiji
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- 917 is the national emergency number in Fiji.
- Lifeline Fiji runs the National Crisis Line, Crisis Support, and Suicide Intervention line. Free calls at any time on 132454
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| Finland
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- 112 is the national emergency number in Finland.
- Finnish Association for Mental Health has provided assistance and support for those dealing with mental health issues and suicide since 1897. They can be reached at 010 195 202 (Finnish) or (09) 4135 0501 (foreigners).
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| France
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| Germany
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| Ghana
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| Greece
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| Greenland
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- 134 is the national crisis number for Greenland.
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| Guyana
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- 999 is the national emergency number in Guyana.
- Inter-agency Suicide Prevention Help Line was launched by the Guyana Police Force in 2015 to help those struggling with depression.[24] They can be reached 24 hours a day by calling 223–0001, 223–0009, or 223–0818, as well as 600-7896 or 623-4444 by cellphone.
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| Hong Kong
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| Hungary
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| Iceland
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| India
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| Indonesia
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- 112 is the national emergency number for Indonesia.
- Kementerian Kesehatan: 150-0454
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| Iran
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- 110 and 115 are the national emergency numbers for police and ambulances in Iran.[26]
- The Iran National Organization of Well-Being, has provided various methods by which the individuals can use the specialists' services free of charge for a variety of problems such as marriage, family, the youth and children, suicide, etc. including online, in person and by phone.[27]
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| Ireland
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- 112 and 999 are the national emergency numbers in Ireland.
- Samaritans (http://www.samaritans.org/) is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in distress or at risk of suicide throughout Ireland.
- Freephone 116 123 for Samaritans anywhere in Ireland or Northern Ireland.
- 50808 (https://text50808.ie/) is a free, confidential 24/7 national crisis-intervention text-message service. It can be reached by texting HELLO to 50808.
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| Israel
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- 100 and 101 are the national emergency numbers for police and ambulances in Israel.
- Eran.org.il Suicide line (https://www.eran.org.il/) operates 24/7 including holidays and can be reached from all regions of Israel by calling 1201 or 972-9 8891333 from abroad. SMS service is given as well during Sunday - Friday between 14:00-18:00 at 076-88444-00.
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| Italy
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- 112 is the national emergency number for Italy.
- Servizio per la Prevenzione del Suicidio (SPS) (http://www.prevenireilsuicidio.it/) ) is a suicide prevention helpline whose mission is to give psychological and emotional support to anyone in suicidal crisis or to anyone who lost a dear one for suicide, through a confidential listening from an equipe of doctors, psychologists and volunteers . The helpline is operating from 9.30 am till 4.30 pm, from Monday to Friday, and it can be reached from all regions of Italy.
- Samaritans - ONLUS (http://www.samaritansonlus.org) is available every day from 1pm to 10pm by calling 800 86 00 22 or 06 77208977.
- Telefono Amico (http://www.telefonoamico.it) provides services everyday from 10am to 12am by calling 199284284.
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| Japan
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- 110 and 119 are the national emergency numbers for police and ambulances in Japan.
- TELL (http://telljp.com/lifeline/) provides a free, confidential English-language Lifeline service, plus clinical mental health services, for the international community in Japan.[28]
- Befrienders Worldwide Osaka Suicide Prevent Center (http://www.spc-osaka.org)
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| Korea
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- 112 and 119 are the national emergency numbers for police and ambulances in South Korea.
- Medical Emergency for foreigners in Seoul: Call 1339
- Suicide.org (suicide.org) has a list of South Korean suicide hotlines.
- Counsel24: Call 1566-2525
- Lifeline Korea: Call 1588-9191
- Mental Health Center Crisis Counseling 24hrs: Call 1577-0199
- Ministry of Health & Welfare Call Center 24hrs: Call 129
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| Kenya
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| Kosovo
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- 080012345 is the number of suicide prevention hotline in Kosovo.[31]
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| Latvia
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| Lebanon
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| Liberia
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| Lithuania
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- Vilties Linija: Free and anonymous prevention of suicide and psychological crises for adults by phone. Phone 116 123, 24/7
- Vaikų liniją (Childline): Free and anonymous help to the children and teenagers by phone and online. Phone 116 111 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM or chat online here (Mon-Fri, 6PM-9PM)
- Jaunimo linija (Youth Line): Free, confidential and anonymous emotional support line for those struggling with daily issues, emotional distress or at risk of suicide. Help is being provided by Phone 8 800 28888 (24/7), email or chat online here (Mon-Sat, 6 PM - 10 PM)
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| Luxembourg
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- 112 is the national emergency number in Luxembourg.
- 454545.lu (https://454545.lu/) +352 45 45 45 the lines are working 11h-23h on all weekdays and 11h-3h on Friday and Saturday.
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| Malaysia
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| Malta
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- 112 is the national emergency number in Malta
- Appogg Supportline 179
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| Mauritius
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- 112 and 114 are the national emergency numbers for police and ambulances in Mauritius.
- Befrienders Mauritius (http://www.befrienders.org/directory?country=MU) offer a limited-hour crisis helpline for English and French speakers. Befrienders Maritius hotline can be reached at +230 800 93 93 (available from 09:00 to 21:00 daily).
- Mauritius Suicide Prevention Lifeline is an emotional support helpline in Mauritius whose mission is to alleviate feelings of despair, isolation, distress, and suicidal feelings among members of the community, through confidential listening. The helpline is intended for suicide prevention and the promotion of mental health.
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| Mexico
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| Morocco
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Their hotlines: +212 (5) 22 87 47 40 Landline, (from 09:00 to 17:00, Mon. - Fri.) +212 (6) 62 58 95 70 Mobile, (from 09:00 to 17:00, Mon. - Fri.) Languages spoken: French, Arabic
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| Netherlands
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- 112 is the national emergency number in the Netherlands.
- Stichting 113Online (https://www.113.nl/) provides a 24/7 national suicide prevention phone line and webchat.
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| New Zealand
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| Norway
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- 112 and 113 is the national emergency numbers for police and ambulances in Norway
- Mental Helse Mental Helse (Mental Health). Can be reached at 116 123 and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Mental Helse does also provide an online mail service at http://sidetmedord.no where users can write messages anonymously and get answers within 48-hours. A chat-service is also provided. It is open Mondays from 19.00 - 22.00 and Wednesdays: from 19.00 - 22.00. The chat-services may not always be open in July and on public celebration days or Sundays.
- Kirkens SOS Kirkens SOS (The Church SOS). Can be reached at 22 40 00 40 and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The line is free to call and confidential. Kirkens SOS does also provide an anonymous message service (which replies within 24-hours) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and a chat open 7 days a week at 18.30 - 22.30.
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| The Philippines
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| Poland
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| Portugal
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| Romania
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- 112 is the national emergency number in Romania.
- Alianţa Română de Prevenţie a Suicidului (http://www.antisuicid.com/) is a Romanian support helpline whose mission is to give psychological and emotional support to those that find themselves in depression, those who are in a psychological crisis and those who are suicidal. Help is offered by psychologists and volunteers from Psychology Universities.
- TelVerde antidepresie: 0800 0800 20. A toll-free anti-depression hotline which is available 24/7.
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| Russia
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| Serbia
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| Singapore
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| Slovakia
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- 112 is the national emergency number in Slovakia
- 051 / 7731 000 - Linka dôvery (Prešov) (Mo: 7.00 - 15.30, Tue - Thu: 7.00 - 15.00, Fri: 7.00 - 14.30)
- IPčko.sk (www.ipcko.sk) - Suicide prevention and psychological help (mainly for youth), providing online chat counseling service from 7am to midnight. IPčko also provides email counseling 24/7 on ipcko@ipcko.sk.
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| Slovenia
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- 112 is the national emergency number in Slovenia.
- Zaupni telefon Samarijan in Sopotnik (http://www.telefon-samarijan.si/) is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. The purpose of the organisation is to be available for a conversation to anyone suffering from distress. The confidential phone call hotline is carried out in accordance with the fundamental principles of the international organisation IFOTES. Qualified volunteers can be reached on the toll-free telephone number 116 123.
- TOM – telefon za otroke in mladostnike (http://www.e-tom.si) is available 7-days a week from 13:00 - 20:00 and is primarily meant for children and adolescents in distress. The telephone functions within the Association of Friends of Youth of Slovenia (ZPMS). It serves the purpose of providing emotional support for children and young people who face various questions, dilemmas or distress during the process of growing up. Advisers are available to callers needing to share their problems or are seeking advice and additional information on the toll-free telephone number 116 111.
- Klic v duševni stiski (http://www.psih-klinika.si/koristne-informacije/klic-v-dusevni-stiski/) is available 7-days a week 19:00 - 7:00. Counsellors of the hotline are trained to work with people and especially trained to talk with people who are having suicidal thoughts. However, you can call for help regardless of the cause of your distress. They are available on the telephone number (01) 520-99-00.
- Ženska svetovalnica – krizni center (http://www.drustvo-zenska-svetovalnica.si/o-nas) is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. It is a voluntary women's organisation that works in the field of psycho-social assistance and the self-help of women who are victims of violence. They offer free counseling, information on public service competencies and assistance in organizing self-help groups to women in need. They are available on the telephone number +386 31 233 211.
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| South Africa
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- 10111 and 10177 are the national emergency numbers for the police and ambulances in South Africa.
The Triangle project (https://triangle.org.za/about/) provides a helpline where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people can talk to a trained professional. The professional will ensure the caller's privacy and can also refer the caller to other support networks. It can be reached at (021) 712 6699 daily from 13:00 to 21:00. The counselor will then call you back.
- Suicide Crisis Line: Call 0800 567 567 or SMS 31393 [35]
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| Spain
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- 112 is the national emergency number in Spain.
- Teléfono de la Esperanza (http://www.telefonodelaesperanza.org) is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, allowing callers to discuss a range of challenges from trauma and suicide to relationship issues. They can be reached by calling 717 003 717.
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| Sri Lanka
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| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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| Sudan
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| Sweden
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- 112 is the national emergency number in Sweden.
- Självmordslinjen (Suicide prevention hotline) (https://mind.se/hitta-hjalp/sjalvmordslinjen/) is a registered non-profit organisation[36] that has worked with mental health since 1931.[36] The organisation provides a 24-hour email, chat and hotline service, all of which are toll-free.[37]
- BRIS - Barnens rätt i samhället (Children's right in society) (https://www.bris.se/) is a children's rights organisation. They offer toll-free and anonymous support for all children and young adults up to the age of 18 through phone and chat every day of the year 14:00 - 21:00. BRIS can be reached at 116 111 but also offers contact to curators through email and contact with other youth through their online forum.[38]
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| Switzerland
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- 112 is the national emergency number in Switzerland.
- Die dargebotene Hand (https://www.143.ch/): 143 (helpline for any kind of life crisis and mental health problems)
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| Taiwan
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119 is the national emergency number of the ROC (Taiwan)
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| Thailand
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| Tonga
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| Trinidad and Tobago
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| Turkey
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- National Medical Emergency Line: 112
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| Ukraine
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| United Arab Emirates
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- National Committee for the Promotion of Mental Health: Call 920033360
- For Indian expats: Call 800 46342
- National Emergency Number: Call 112 or 911
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| United Kingdom
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- 999 and 112 is the national emergency number in the United Kingdom
- 111, Option 2, is the National Health Services' First Response Service for mental health crises and support. This is not available in all areas of the country yet.
- Samaritans (http://www.samaritans.org/) is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in distress or at risk of suicide throughout the United Kingdom.[39] They provide a 24/7, toll-free crisis line, as well as local branches.
- Samaritans Helpline can be reached at 116 123.
- Samaritans' previous hotline number, 08457 90 90 90, is no longer in use. Calling this line may result in charges for call forwarding.
- Campaign Against Living Miserably (https://www.thecalmzone.net/) is a registered charity[40] based in England. It was launched in March 2006 as a campaign aimed at bringing the suicide rate down among men aged 15–35.[41] It has a limited-hour phone and webchat options.
- Shout (https://www.giveusashout.org/) is the UK's first free 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It is a place to go for those struggling to cope and in need of immediate help. Shout is an affiliate of the Crisis Text Line in the U.S.
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| United States
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- 911 is the national emergency number in the United States.
- 211 is a phone number in the United States for people in crisis who need emergency referrals to social and community services but are not experiencing an immediate life-threatening emergency. Services available vary by state. [42]
- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/) is a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.[43][44] It provides Spanish-speaking counselors, as well as options for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. It is only available in the United States.[45] A 24-hour an Online Chat in partnership with Contact USA[46] is also available.
- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at 1-800-273-8255. In July 2022, 988 will become the national three-digit dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, replacing the current phone number of 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Americans needing support should continue to call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) until then.
- T-Mobile US Customers can dial 988 to reach to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.[47]
- Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio: 1-888-628-9454
- Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255[48]
- The Veterans Crisis Line (https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/) is a 24-hour, toll-free hotline that provides phone, webchat, and text options available to military veterans and their families. It provides options for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
- The Veterans Crisis Line can be reached at 1-800-273-8255, followed by Pressing 1.
- The hotline will be available to be reached by dialing 988 by July 2022. The 988 number is currently activated on T-Mobile US. Like calling the other phone number, the Veterans Crisis Line can be reached by pressing 1 after calling the 988 phone number.
- The hotline can also be reached by texting to 838255.
- IMAlive Crisis Chatine (www.imalive.org) is a non-profit, worldwide 24/7, anonymous chatline to help anyone in crisis via instant messaging.
- The Crisis Text Line (crisistextline.org) is the only 24/7, nationwide crisis-intervention text-message hotline.[49]
- The Crisis Text Line can be reached by texting HOME to 741-741.
- Samaritans USA (http://www.samaritansusa.org/) is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in distress or at risk of suicide throughout the United States.[9]
The Trevor Project (http://www.thetrevorproject.org/) is a nationwide organization that provides a 24-hour phone hotline, as well as 24-hour webchat and text options, for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth.[50]
- The Trans Lifeline (https://www.translifeline.org/) is a nonprofit organization that is created by and for the transgender community, providing crisis intervention hotlines, staffed by transgender individuals, available in the United States and Canada.
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| Uruguay
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- Linea de Vida 24hrs: Telefono 0800 0767 y *0767
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