Mental health and crisis support services

We encourage you to reach out for support if needed. Below, we have provided a list of 24-hour support services and their support contact details.

Australia

See: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-helplines

  • For emergencies: Call 000

  • Lifeline: Call 13 11 14, text 0477 13 11 14 or chat online

  • Suicide Call Back Service: Call 1300 659 467

  • Beyond Blue: Call 1300 22 4636, 24 hours/7 days a week or chat online

  • Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia (PANDA) National Helpline (Monday to Friday 9am – 7.30pm, Saturday 9am-4pm) ph: 1300 726 306

  • ForWhen: Perinatal Depression & Anxiety Helpline (Monday to Friday 9 am - 4.30 pm) ph: 1300 24 23 22

 

United Kingdom

See: https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/mental-health-services/dealing-with-a-mental-health-crisis-or-emergency/

  • For emergencies: Call 999

  • Urgent mental health help: Call 111, or get help online

  • Samaritans: Call 116 123, or email: jo@samaritans.org for a reply within 24 hours

  • Shout Crisis Text Line: Text "SHOUT" to 85258

 

United States

See: https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help

  • For emergencies: Call 911

  • Lifeline: Call 988, or chat online

  • SAMHSA’s National Helpline: Call 800-662-HELP (4357)

  • National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is free, confidential, and here to help, 24/7. Call 1-833-TLC-MAMA