WHEN THINGS

GET HEAVY

A few places to turn to when you need support, for yourself or someone around you.

You don’t have to wait until things feel unbearable to reach out...

Credits: Jessy N. Marine

Find support in France

Need someone to talk to?

3114 · Free · Confidential · 24/7

For anyone going through emotional distress or suicidal thoughts, or worried about someone else.

Experiencing violence?

3919 · Free · Anonymous · 24/7 · Online chat available

Support & guidance for anyone experiencing domestic, sexual or gender-based violence.

Victim of another form of violence or crime?

116 006 · Free · Every day, 9am–8pm

Someone can listen & connect you with local or specialised support.

Having a really difficult time?

024 · Free · Confidential · 24/7 · Chat

Emotional support for people experiencing distress, loneliness or suicidal thoughts.

Experiencing violence?

016 OR 600 000 016 · Free · Confidential · 24/7 · Chat · Email · Whatsapp · multiple languages

Support & guidance for anyone experiencing domestic, sexual or gender-based violence.

Spain

Morroco

Looking for information about mental health?

+212 6 25 10 01 56

Fédération Nationale pour la Santé Mentale is national mental-health organisation which can help you find information, regional contacts.

Experiencing violence or feeling unsafe?

8350 · Free · 24/7
Support, listening & guidance for women & girls experiencing violence, abuse or other difficult situations.

Need someone to talk to?

+254 722 178 177 · Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm EAT · Free · Confidential · SMS · Whatsapp

Emotional support for people experiencing distress, loneliness or suicidal thoughts.

Experiencing violence?

1195 · Free · 24/7

Counselling, information & referrals for people experiencing gender-based or sexual violence.

Kenya

Brazil

Need someone to talk to?

188 · Free · Confidential · 24/7 Chat · Email

Emotional support for anyone who needs to talk. You don’t have to be in crisis to reach out.

Experiencing violence?

180 · Free · 24/7 · Whatsapp

Support, information & referrals for anyone experiencing violence.

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