Sometimes writing about a problem isn't enough. If you're concerned about either your own mental health or that of a friend you may want to consider speaking to an expert.

Below is a collection of links aimed to help you find somebody in your local area that can help you get through a difficult time in your life.

(We are still working on building this list. Do you know of a useful link that we don't currently have listed here? Please let us know.)

US

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 1-800-273-8255

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress and prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.

Teen Line | Call 310-855-4673 or text TEEN to 839863

Teen Line's teen hotline provides a safe, confidential place to talk things out with another teen who can understand and will listen without judgment. Their highly trained teens answer calls, texts and emails every evening from 6-10PM PST on issues from relationships to suicide.

Crisis Text Line | 741741

Text 741741 from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.

Childhelp | 1-800-422-4453

Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

UK

Samaritans | 116 123

24 Hour support for anyone who needs to talk things through.

Childline | 0800 1111

Helping anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through.

Canada

Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention

There are many crisis centres available 24 hours a day to talk to you. Find your local crisis centre here.

Teen Line | 310-855-4673

Teen Line's teen hotline provides a safe, confidential place to talk things out with another teen who can understand and will listen without judgment. Their highly trained teens answer calls, texts and emails every evening from 6-10PM PST on issues from relationships to suicide.

Childhelp | 1-800-422-4453

Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Counseling & Therapy Services

BetterHelp

BetterHelp is the #1 Online Counseling website in the world offering professional help to more than 500,000 people.

GoodTherapy.org

Find a local therapist that's right for you using GoodTherapy's in-depth search tools.