Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Resources

It’s okay to ask for help. You’re not alone. Here are some resources that may be helpful to you, colleagues, family, and friends. 


U.S. and Canada

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255) 24/7 hotline
1-888-628-9454 (Spanish)
1-800-799-4889 (TTY)

Provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional need across the United States 24/7

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
1-800-662-HELP (4357) 24/7 hotline
1-800-487-4889 (TTY)

Provides free and confidential treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental health and/or substance abuse disorders

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline
1-800-950-6264

Assist individuals and families who have questions about mental health disorders, treatment, and support services

Canada Suicide Prevention Service (CSPS)
1-833-456-4566 or Text 45645
Available 24/7 in French and English

Canada Drug Rehab Addiction Services Directory
1-877-746-1963


Australia

Lifeline Australia – 13 11 14 – Crisis Support and Suicide Prevention

Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.

lifeline.org.au
beyondblue.org.au
blackdoginstitute.org.au


Brazil

The helpline telephone number here in Brazil is 188. They also have email and a website:

CVV – Centro de Valorização da Vida:
cvv.org.br
Telephone: 188
E-mail: atendimento@cvv.org.br


Italy

Telefono Amico Italia
02 2327 2327 – From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
telefonoamico.it

Provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional need across

Italy – available ONLINE 24/7

Narcotici Anonimi – Italia
na-italia.org
Telephone numbers listed by region on website.

Provides free and confidential treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing substance abuse disorders

Progetto Itaca
Numero Verde gratuito: 800-274-274
progettoitaca.org

Provides free and confidential treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental health

Japan

jssc.ncnp.go.jp/soudan.php


South Africa

GBV Command Centre 0800 428 428 or *120*7867#
Suicide Helpline 0800 567 567

 


The above is a partial listing of mental health resources. NRHA and RHF are not providing medical advice. Please consult a medical professional for medical, mental health and addiction services and seek emergency treatment if needed.