Need Help?
Everyone needs a helping hand sometimes, when the hassles and problems of life get to be too much to handle. Here are some links to resources where you might be able to find that helping hand.
And if you don't find what you're looking for here, don't give up. Keep searching, keep reaching out; there is help out there, somewhere, if you just keep looking for it.
Suicide Prevention
In an emergency, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Also see "Depression & Mental Health" category for more links.
An international suicide prevention program. Resources include worldwide education and support groups.
Crisis and suicide prevention especially for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth. Helpline at 866-4-U-Trevor.
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education. Promotes education about mental health and suicide, seeks to decrease stigmatization of mental illnesses, provide resources for those affected by suicide.
Education, research, and legislative measures regarding suicide prevention.
Depression & Mental Health
Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. Directed toward residents of the UK and Ireland.
A worldwide directory of sites providing emotional support to those in need, including suicide prevention.
Encouraging people to speak up and seek help regarding self-injury, depression, addiction, and suicide
Addiction Recovery
A worldwide, faith-based approach to addiction recovery.
Information and resources on the 12-step approach to addiction recovery.
The 12-step approach to addiction recovery, specific to narcotics.
Eating Disorders
Providing education, resources, and support for people battling eating disorders.
Providing support and resources regarding anorexia. Includes information on support groups and consumer advocacy.
Striving to increase awareness about ALL eating disorders. Includes signs to look for, resources for recovery, and resources for family and friends.
Broken links can be reported, and new links suggested, to the email address at the foot of this page.