Lucy Chen is in the army, mirroring Tim Bradford's experience

HELPLINES

United States
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to
National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

United Kingdom
Samaritans: 116 123
Mind: 0300 123 3393
NHS 111: 111
Childline: 0800 1111
Shout: Text SHOUT to 85258

Canada
Crisis Services Canada: 1-833-456-4566
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Text CONNECT: 686868
Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 1-833-456-4566
Distress Centre of Toronto: 416-408-4357

Australia
Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
Suicide Callback Service: 1300 659 467
Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511

India
AASRA: +91-9820466726
Snehi: +91-9820466726
Vandrevala Foundation Helpline: 1860 2662 345
Mental Health Foundation India: +91-9820466726
Delhi Police Helpline: 011-23314140

South Africa
Samaritans of South Africa: 116
Lifeline South Africa: 0861 322 322
National Crisis Helpline: 0800 121 800
Suicide Crisis Helpline: 021 426 0357
Childline South Africa: 0800 055 555

Germany
Telefonseelsorge: 0800 111 0 111 or 0800 111 0 222
Samariterbund: 116 123
Helpline for Victims of Violence: 0800 111 0 111
Crisis Counseling Center: 0800 111 0 111
Youth Helpline: 116 111

France
Samu Social Paris: 115
SOS Suicide: 01 45 39 40 00
SOS Amitié: 09 72 39 40 50
Téléphone Ecoute: 01 45 39 40 00
Emergency Mental Health: 15

Japan
Tokyo English Lifeline: 03-5774-0992
Samaritans Tokyo: 03-5286-9090
Japan Telephone of Life Association: 03-5286-9090
TELL Lifeline: 03-5774-0992
Mental Health Helpline: 0570-783-556

Brazil
CVV (Centro de Valorização da Vida): 188
Mental Health Support Line: 0800 970 2555
Samaritans Brazil: 116 123
Hospital das Clínicas: 55-11-2661-8180
SOS Vida: 55-21-2543-5433

New Zealand

Lifeline New Zealand: 0800 543 354
Youthline: 0800 376 633 or Text 234
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757
Need to Talk?: Call or text 1737
Samaritans New Zealand: 0800 726 666

International Helplines

Samaritans Worldwide

Website: Provides support through various branches in different countries. You can find local Samaritans helplines on their website.

International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)

Website: Offers a directory of crisis centers and helplines around the world.

Mental Health Foundation International

Website: Provides resources and contacts for mental health support worldwide.

Crisis Text Line

Website: Available in the US, UK, Canada, and Ireland. You can text HOME to 741741 in the US and Canada or other specific numbers for the UK and Ireland.

Global Crisis Helpline

Website: Offers international helpline contacts and support resources.

These organizations can connect you to local resources and provide international support or direct you to the appropriate services in your region.