Where to seek help
If you want to seek professional help but aren’t sure where to start, here are some resources to help you.
Australia
beyondblue: national depression initiative
Phone: 1300 22 4636 (cost of a local call)
http://www.beyondblue.org.au
beyondblue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia. The beyondblue info line provides callers with access to information and referral to relevant services for depression and anxiety related matters.
Lifeline Australia
Phone: 13 11 14 (cost of a local call)
http://www.lifeline.org.au
Lifeline offers 24-hour confidential telephone counseling by trained volunteer counsellors.
Canada
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
Phone: 613-745-7750
http://www.cmha.ca
The Canadian Mental Health Association is a national voluntary organization that promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness. The National office can provide contact details of CMHA divisions in your province or territory.
Mood Disorders Society of Canada
Phone: 519-824-5565
http://www.mooddisorderscanada.ca/
Email: info@mooddisorderscanada.ca
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The Mood Disorders Society of Canada is a national, volunteer- driven organization that is committed to improving quality of life for people affected by depression, bipolar disorder and other related disorders.
eMentalHealth.ca
http://www.ementalhealth.ca/
eMentalHealth.ca is a website that provides mental health information and links to local mental health help anywhere in Canada. A non-profit, publicly funded initiative of the Provincial Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health in Ontario.
Ireland
Health Service Executive
Phone: 1850 24 1850 (8am to 8pm, Monday to Saturday)
http://www.hse.ie/eng/Find_a_Service/
The HSE provides thousands of different services in hospitals, health facilities and communities throughout Ireland. To find out more about what services are available in your area you can access information through their website or contact the HSE Infoline.
Aware
Phone: 1890 303 302 (cost of a local call, Mon – Wed 10am – 10pm, Thurs – Sun 10am – 1am)
http://www.aware.ie
Email: wecanhelp@aware.ie
Aware is a national voluntary organisation providing support for depression. The Aware helpline is a support and information service for anyone affected by depression.
Samaritans
Phone: 1850 609090
http://www.samaritans.org/
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Samaritans is a confidential emotional support service for anyone in Ireland. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
New Zealand
National Depression Initiative
Phone: 0800 111 757 (free call available 8am – midnight 7 days a week)
http://www.depression.org.nz
The National Depression Initiative is funded by the Ministry of Health and aims to reduce the impact of depression on the lives of New Zealanders. The Depression Helpline has trained counsellors who can discuss your situation and find the right support for you.
Lifeline New Zealand
Phone: 0800 543 354 (free call)
http://www.lifeline.org.nz/
Lifeline offers 24-hour confidential telephone counseling by trained volunteer counsellors.
United Kingdom
Samaritans – National
Phone: 08457 90 90 90
http://www.samaritans.org/
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Samaritans is a confidential emotional support service for anyone in the UK. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
SANE - National
Phone: 0845 767 8000 (cost of local call, 6pm to 11pm)
http://www.sane.org.uk
SANEline is a national out-of-hours telephone helpline offering emotional support and information for people affected by mental health problems.
Mind – Wales & England
Phone: 0845 766 0163 (9am – 5pm, Mon – Fri)
http://www.mind.org.uk/
Email: info@mind.org.uk
Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. They provide a confidential mental health information service, support and understanding. They can help you find where to get help in your own area.
Aware Defeat Depression - Northern Ireland
Phone: 08451 20 29 61 (cost of a local call, 10am – 4pm Monday to Friday)
http://www.aware-ni.org.uk
Email: help@aware-ni.org
Aware Defeat Depression is a charity in Northern Ireland that works exclusively with and for people with depression. The Aware Defeat Depression Helpline is a support and information service for anyone affected by depression.
United States of America
SAMHSA’s National Mental Health Information Center
Phone: 1-800- 789-2647 (8:30am - 12am EST Mon – Fri)
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/databases/default.asp
The CMHS Mental Health Services Locator provides comprehensive information about mental health services and resources in each State and U.S. territory.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Phone: 1-800-273-8255 (24 hour, toll free)
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available to anyone in suicidal crisis. It provides emotional support and can find referrals to mental health services in your area.
Mental Health America
Phone: 1-800- 969-6642 (toll free)
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/
Mental Health America is the country’s leading nonprofit organisation dedicated to helping Americans live mentally healthier lives.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
Phone: 1-800-950-6264 (9am – 6pm, Mon – Fri, EST)
http://www.nami.org/
Email: info@nami.org
NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organisation dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. Their helpline provides information, referrals, and support to all who have questions about or are affected by serious mental illness.
GoodTherapy.org
http://www.goodtherapy.org/
GoodTherapy.org is an international association of counselors, therapists, and psychologists who believe people are equipped to transform the obstacles to optimum health and happiness. Find a therapist from their directory of over 3,600 therapists in the USA and also internationally.
Other
If your country is not listed here, you could try your family doctor or local health service.