Random Acts Support Network
Helping others is what we are all about, and though performing acts of kindness is often one of the best ways to lift our own spirits, that can be hard if we are not caring for ourselves first.
That is where this page comes in. If you are looking for support resources or helpful tips, we wish to give you a bit of a starting point. Most importantly we hope you take away the message that caring for YOU is an important part of caring for the world.
Remember, you are not alone.
Global Support Resources
| Befrienders | Connections to location-based help centres | befrienders.org |
| 7 Cups of Tea | Free 24/7 chat Online therapy available | 7cups.com |
| Your Life Counts | Connections to location-based help centres Support tailored to needs of specific communities | yourlifecounts.org |
| Health Central (formerly Psycom) | Collection of articles and quizzes covering a wide range of mental health topics | healthcentral.com |
| International Suicide Hotlines | Direct links to various hotlines per region | suicide.org |
| International Association for Suicide Prevention – Resources: Crisis Centers | Collection of helplines and hotlines based on location and/or topic | findahelpline.com |
| Wikipedia | List of crisis lines by country | wikipedia.org |
Resources in Australia
| Lifeline International | Suicide prevention, separation, grief and loss, financial counseling, gambling support, youth program | lifeline.org.au hotline: 13 11 14 text: 0477 13 11 14 |
Resources in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland
| Papyrus | Suicide prevention for people under age 35 | papyrus-uk.org hotline: 0800 068 41 41 text: 07860 039967 email : pat@papyrus-uk.org |
Resources in the United States and Canada
| 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | Includes articles and resources covering a wide range of topics Se habla español | 988lifeline.org text: 988 phone: 1-800-273-8255 |
Global Emergency Numbers
If this is a medical emergency, please contact emergency services in your area (for U.S. please call 911).
To talk to a trained mental health professional, please see the below list of International numbers.
Additional Resources
LGBTQIA+ Resources
When not everyone understands you, look here to find resources to help you find a community.
Food Equity Resources
These global resources are for anyone who may be facing food insecurity and need food.
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