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At Gymshark Deload, we want to be here to help anyone who needs it, however we can, whether that's in the content we create or through our trusted Deload Sidekicks. Sometimes though, an expert's ear, opinion or advice can't be overlooked. That's why we've worked with The Mix to create a list of contacts for anyone after help.
Global Mental Health Support Signposts
General Guidance
Availability of support can vary from country to country, and there are not always reliable options available everywhere. Equally, contact details and services will come and go over time, so The Mix encourages you to check where possible to see if these details are up-to-date, and continually review for new services that come online. In particular The Mix recommends two sources for online directories of help services:
Child Helpline International - this is a network of helplines for children, around the world.
Befrienders Worldwide - hold a database on helplines that can offer a listening space for people in different countries that tend to be similar to what The Samaritans offer in the UK.
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Country/Region Finder
The Mix have helpfully separated out countries where they are aware of multiple services, and grouped together regions where they are aware of online resources that can help find specific countries in that area.
Americas and the Caribbean (not including USA or Canada)
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Africa
Helpline provision in this region is more localised, and so hard to provide a list that covers every area. We would encourage you to use the resources available on the following to find country specific helpines in this area:
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Americas And The Caribbean (Not Including USA & Canada)
Helpline provision in this region is more localised, and so hard to provide a list that covers every area. We would encourage you to use the resources available on the following to find country specific helpines in this area:
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Asia
Helpline provision in this region is more localised, and so hard to provide a list that covers every area. We would encourage you to use the resources available on the following to find country specific helpines in this area:
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Australia
Lifeline
Call 13 11 14 - also has web chat and text services.
Open 24/7
Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hours crisis support and suicide prevention services.
KidsHelpline
Call 1800 55 1800
Open 24/7
Kids Helpline is Australia's only free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5-25.
Beyond Blue
Call 1300 22 4636
Online services available
Open 24/7
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Canada
211
Call 211 or visit their website linked above.
Open 24/7
211 is a service that connects people to expert and caring help in their local community. Their mission is to make finding help easier and enable people to get access to local resources and services to addresses any need.
Kids Help Phone
Call 1-800-668-6868 (Available in English, or French)
Text CONNECT to 686868
Open 24/7
Kids Help Phone is Canada's only 24/7, national support service. They offer professional counselling, information and referrals and text-based support to young people in both English and French
Crisis Services Canada
Call 1.833.456.4566 - open 24/7
Text available via 45645 - 4pm-12am ET
Crisis Services Canada offer support to anyone concerned about suicide. Whether you are suffering from a loss, worried about someone who may be having suicidal thoughts, or having suicidal thoughts yourself, their highly trained responders are there to provide support.
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Mainland Europe
Look out for 116 numbers in the EU - this is a pan European code for support lines, this is for three types of service:
116 000 for missing children hotlines
116 111 for children's helplines
116 123 for emotional support helplines
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New Zealand
Lifeline Aotearoa
Call 0800 LIFELINE (0800 543 354
Text HELP to 4357
Open 24/7
Lifeline Aotearoa's helpline and textline provides 24/7, confidential support from qualified counsellors and trained volunteers.
Youthline
Call 0800 376 633
Text 234
Email talk@youth.co.nz
Webchat: www.youthline.co.nz/web-chat-counselling
Open 24/7
Youthline will not judge or criticise you, or tell you what to do. They try to provide a comfortable and accepting experience to give you the time and space that you need to talk if you want to. You do not have to be in a crisis situation long.
Suicide Crisis Helpline
Call 0508 828 856 (0508 TAUTOKO)
Open 24/7
A free, nationwide service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is operated by highly trained and experienced telephone counsellors who have undergone advanced suicide prevention training. If you think you, or someone you know, may be thinking about suicide, call the Suicide Crisis Helpline for support.
Samaritans New Zealand
Call 0800 726 666
Open 24/7
Samaritans operates a 24/7 crisis help line for those experiencing loneliness, depression, despair, distress or suicidal feelings.
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Republic of Ireland
Samaritans
Call 116 123
Email jo@samaritans.ie
Open 24/7
If you need someone to talk to, Samaritans listen. They won't judge you or tell your what to do.
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United Kingdom
The Mix (25 and under)
Call 0808 808 4994 (4-11pm every day of the year)
Online support via themix.org.uk
The Mix can help you take on any challenge you’re facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. They can connect young people with other services, whilst also providing emotional support and a space to talk things through via a number of digital services including counselling.
116 Services
116 is a pan-european code that connects people to national services that help with missing children, children's helplines and emotional support helplines. In the UK, these codes have been assigned to:
116 000 - Missing People
This is the number to call, text or email for advice, support and options if you, or someone you love goes missing or runs away.
116 111 - Childline (under 18)
Young people can talk to Childline about anything. No problem is too big or too small.
116 123 - Samaritans
Open 24/7
If you need someone to talk to, Samaritans listen. They won't judge or tell you what to do.
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United States of America
Crisis Text Line
Text 741741
Open 24/7
Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741 from anywhere in the US to text with a trained Crisis volunteer.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call 1-800-273-8255
Chat service available: suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/
Open 24/7
If you're thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States.
Samaritans USA
Call 1 (800) 273-TALK
Open 24/7
Samaritans USA provide volunteer-staffed Suicide Prevention Hotlines which provide immediately accessible emotional support and crisis response services to those who are in distress, depressed and suicidal.
The Trevor Project
Call 1-866-488-7386
Text 'START' to 678678
Webchat available via thetrevorproject.org
Open 24/7
The Trevor Project is a national organisation providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
The Trans Lifeline
Call 877-656-8860
Open 24/7
Trans Lifeline's Hotline is a peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers.
NEDA (Eating Disorders)
Call (800) 931-2237 - open Mon-Fri 11am-9pm ET (closes at 5PM ET on Fridays)
Contact the Helpline for support, resources and treatment options for yourself or a loved one who is struggling with an eating disorder.
211
Call 211
Visit 211.org
Available 24/7
211 is a service that connects people to expert and caring help in their local community. Their mission is to make finding help easier and enable people to get access to local resources and services to address any need.
