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Mental health resources and helplines in Brazil, Canada, the EU, the UK and the US.

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Written by thymia experts
Updated over a week ago

If you are concerned about your mental health or anything you see in thymia’s mental wellness report, we strongly encourage you to contact your GP or a mental health professional. Below, we have included some resources such as emergency hotlines, counselling options, community support, and treatment facilities that are available in Brazil, Canada, EU, the UK and the US.

Find mental health resources by country:

Brazil

CVV – São Paulo

Canada

Kids Help Phone

Provides 24/7 national support service offering professional counselling, information, and referrals for mental health issues.

Crisis Services Canada

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)

Providing resources and support for mental health across Canada.

  • Phone: Call or text 988 (Available 24/7)

  • Website: cmha.ca

Hope for Wellness

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples seeking emotional support, crisis intervention, or referrals to community-based services.

EU

Mental Health Europe

An umbrella organisation representing mental health service users, professionals, and service providers across Europe.

SOS Helplines in Europe

Many European countries have their own national SOS helplines providing confidential support.

United Kingdom

Talk to Samaritans

For emotional support 24 hours a day, contact the Samaritans in complete confidence.

NHS

Helps people get the right advice and treatment when they urgently need it such as nurses, doctors, pharmacists and paramedics.

Shout

Anxiety UK

Providing support for those dealing with anxiety and anxiety-based depression.

  • Phone: 03444 775 774 (Mon-Fri, 9:30am to 5:30pm)

  • Text: 07537 416905

  • Chat: Available 24/7 via 'Ask Anxia' chatbot

  • Website: Anxiety UK

Mind

Information and legal advice on mental health.

  • Info Line: 0300 123 3393 (Mon-Fri, 9:00am to 6:00pm) or email info@mind.org.uk

  • Support line: 0300 102 1234 (Mon-Fri, 9:00am to 6:00pm)

  • Legal Advice: 0300 466 6463 or email legal@mind.org.uk

  • Website: Mind

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)

United States

988 Mental Health Emergency Hotline

  • Phone: Connect with a crisis counsellor by calling or texting 988 (Available 24/7)

  • Website: 988 Lifeline

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Crisis Text Line

Additional Resources

If you are struggling with your mental health, it's important to reach out and talk to someone you trust about it. This could be a partner, friend, family member, or another trusted person in your life. They can help you take the first step towards getting the support you need.

Additionally, you can always contact your local health services or visit a community mental health team (CMHT) in your area for more detailed information about local resources or to discuss further support options.

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