Helplines, organisations & online resources
If your life is in immediate danger call emergency services.
There are many resources available online and by phone that can offer help in dealing with depression and anxiety. Below are some helplines, organisations, and online resources, most of which are aimed not only at sufferers of depression and anxiety, but their loved ones as well.
New Zealand
EMERGENCY: Call 111
Lifeline New Zealand: 0800 543 354 (Help anyone - 24/7)
Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (Help anyone - 24/7)
Youthline: 0800 376 633 (Help young people & their families - 24/7)
Find a list of specialist NZ helplines here
The Lowdown – Help young New Zealanders recognise and understand depression or anxiety
Depression.org – Help New Zealanders recognise and understand depression or anxiety
Australia
EMERGENCY: Call 000
Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 (Help anyone - 24/7)
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 (Help young people ages 5-25 - 24/7)
Beyond-Blue: 1300 22 4636 (Help anyone - 24/7)
Black Dog Institute – dedicated to understanding, preventing and treating mental illness
USA
EMERGENCY: Call 911
Lifeline US: 1-800-273-8255 (Help anyone - 24/7)
Samaritans: 212 673-3000 (Help anyone - 24/7)
US Suicide Hotline: 1-800-784-2433 (Help anyone - 24/7)
ADAA (Anxiety and Depression Association of America) – nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depressive, obsessive-compulsive, and trauma-related disorders through education, practice, and research
DBSA Alliance – envisions wellness for people living with depression and bipolar disorder.
Canada
EMERGENCY: Call 911
Find a list of crisis centres in Canada here
Kids Help Phone: 1 800 668 6868 (Help young people ages 5-20 - 24/7)
Suicide Prevention Canada – The ultimate purpose is to reduce the suicide rate in Canada and to minimize the consequences of suicidal behaviour. Provide educational material and resources
UK
EMERGENCY: Call 999
Samaritans: 116 123 (Help anyone - 24/7)
Childline: 0800 1111 (Help young people up to 19 years - 24/7)
Mind – Provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) – Charity dedicated to preventing male suicide
Rethink.org – directly support almost 60,000 people every year across England to get through crises, to live independently and to realise they are not alone
Time to Change.org.uk – A growing movement that exists to transform how we all think and act about mental health problems