Are you having a tough time? If you are struggling with an eating disorder, depression, self harm, suicidal thoughts, or just need to talk to someone, please reach out to counselors at one of the services listed below. They are ready to help and want to hear from you.
If you are, or someone you know is, in immediate danger, please call a local emergency telephone number or go immediately to the nearest emergency room.
Free and Confidential Counseling
In the United States
- Chat anonymously with an Active Listener: 7 Cups of Tea
- Live Chats: crisischat.org (2pm-2am ET) or imalive.org
- National Eating Disorders Association or 1–800–931–2237
- S.A.F.E. Alternatives for Stopping Self Abuse or 1–800-DONT-CUT (366–8288)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or 1–800–273-TALK (8255) or en Espanol
- The Trevor Project (LGBT crisis intervention) or 1-866-488-7386
- Rape Abuse & Incest National Network or 800-656-HOPE (4673)
Australia
- Lifeline Australia or 13 11 14
- beyondblue or 1300 22 4939
- Suicide Call Back Service or 1300 659 467
Brazil
- CVV or 141
Chile
- Teléfono de la Esperanza or (00 56 42) 22 12 00
France
Germany
- Telefonseelsorge or 0800 111 0 111 (or 222)
Japan
Spain
- Teléfono de la Esperanza or 902500002
UK
- The Samaritans or 08457 90 90 90
Other countries
- 7 Cups of Tea – find your country in the drop-down menu
- Befrienders Worldwide – find your country in the drop-down menu on the top right
- International Association for Suicide Prevention – find your nearest crisis center
- Unsuicide – online suicide help directory
Learn More and Get Involved
If you know someone who is struggling, please encourage them to use these services. Expressing how much you care can make a huge difference in that person’s life.