If You are in Crisis
If you are in crisis and contemplating suicide/self-harm, please do not wait. Reach out for help - it's out there for you! Go to your local Emergency Room, or contact any of the following organizations:
Befrienders Worldwide - provides emotional support worldwide to prevent suicide
The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) - provides information about where to find help around the world -
Your Life Counts - provides a comprehensive list of crisis hot lines and organizations around the world
Staying Safe from Suicidal Thoughts - offers compassion, kindness and easy ways to help keep people safer from thoughts of harm and suicide, seek support and discover hope of recovery through powerful videos from people with personal experience & tools for developing a safety plan.
To Write Love on Her Arms List of International Resources - provides a regularly updated list of resources around the world
Removing Chains - offers chat rooms for various survivor groups (childhood abuse, bullying, human trafficking, ritual abuse) in 20+ languages
If you are in an abusive/ domestic violence situation, call the police if the threat is immediate. Otherwise, consult the following website for resources worldwide:
World Help Lines - has a list of help lines around the world for children, youth & adults in abusive situations
Domestic Shelters.org - Searchable database for shelters in the US & Canada, but also has lot of great resources
Free Resource from Safe & Together: How to be an Ally to a Loved One Experiencing Domestic Violence: A Guide for Family and Friends