Support resources
Citewise writes about psychology and philosophy as a way of understanding yourself — not as treatment, and never as a substitute for professional help. If something you have read here describes your life and it is hard to carry, the services below are free, confidential, and staffed by people trained to help. They are independent organisations; we are pointing you to them, not providing the help ourselves.
If you are in immediate danger, contact your local emergency services now.
General mental-health support
Free, confidential help and referrals — you do not have to be in crisis to reach out.
- SAMHSA National Helpline (US)
1-800-662-4357 — free, confidential, 24/7; treatment information and referrals
- Find a therapist
Psychology Today’s searchable directory of licensed therapists (US, Canada, UK, Australia and more)
- Other countries
Find A Helpline lists free, confidential support lines by country, including Canada, New Zealand and South Africa
If you are in crisis
If you are having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please reach out now. If someone is in immediate danger, call your local emergency number first.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US)
Call or text 988, any time
- Samaritans (UK & Ireland)
Call 116 123 free, day or night
- Lifeline (Australia)
Call 13 11 14, or text 0477 13 11 14
- Find a crisis line in your country
Find A Helpline lists verified crisis lines for Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and 130+ countries
Abusive or controlling relationships
For coercive control, emotional or physical abuse, or an unsafe relationship — including with a family member.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline (US)
1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788 — free, confidential, 24/7
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline (UK)
0808 2000 247 — free, confidential, 24/7, run by Refuge
- 1800RESPECT (Australia)
1800 737 732 — free, confidential, 24/7 counselling and referral
- Other countries
Find A Helpline can locate domestic-abuse and family-violence lines in Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and beyond
Grief, loss, and substance use
Bereavement is not a disorder and substance use is not a moral failure — but you do not have to face either alone.
- SAMHSA National Helpline (US)
1-800-662-4357 — covers grief-related distress and substance use, 24/7
- Grief and bereavement resources
The Dougy Center offers guidance and resources for grief at any age
- Other countries
Find A Helpline lists grief, bereavement and addiction support lines by country
Resource details are checked periodically but can change — if a number or link here is out of date, please let us know. Listing a resource is not an endorsement of any organisation. Hardcoded helpline details last verified May 2026.