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...

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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