NEED HELP? Support and Crisis Resources

Living with ME can be extremely difficult. #MEAction strives to create spaces of support.

Everyone at #MEAction cares deeply about the individuals in our community. We fight for your health in advocacy and scientific spaces, but we also want you to know that you are loved, supported, and valued.

Joining a group is a great way to get more deeply involved in #MEAction and the movement for equality. We have groups for patient support, caregiver support, advocacy groups and social/affinity groups. Whether you are an artist, a parent, a senior, a young person, a clinician, researcher or an ally, there are so many ways to get involved online and in your local community.

Click here for more information: https://www.meaction.net/groups/

If you are someone you know is dealing with suicidal thoughts, please visit Find A Helpline or scroll down to see our resources below.

Most of our groups are on Facebook, and Facebook has created a robust, global list of suicide prevention resources:

United States
- - - National Alliance on Mental Illness
    - (800) 950-6264
    - SMS: Text NAMI at 741741
- - - Veterans Crisis Line
    - For veterans
    - (800) 273-8255
- - - Disaster Distress Helpline
    - (800) 985-5990
    - SMS: Text TalkWithUs at 66746
- - - National Eating Disorders Association
    - https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
    - http://m.me/NationalEatingDisordersAssociation
    - (800) 931-2237
    - [email protected]
- - - Crisis Text Line
    - http://m.me/crisistextline
    - SMS: Text HOME at 741741
- - - The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ youth, friends and family members)
    - (866) 488-7386
    - SMS: Text Start at 678678
- - - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
    - (888) 628-9454
- - - SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline
    - https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
    - (800) 985-5990
- - - SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline
    - SMS: Text Hablanos at 66746
- - - SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline
    - SMS: Text TalkWithUs at 66746
- - - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
    - (800) 273-8255
Worldwide
- - - Befrienders Worldwide
    - http://www.befrienders.org/
Canada
- - - Kids Help Phone (for youth under 20)
    - For youth
    - http://m.me/CrisisTextLinepoweredbyKidsHelpPhone
    - (800) 668-6868
United Kingdom
- - - CALM
    - 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
    - https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/get-help/
    - 0800 585858
- - - Beat Eating Disorders
    - https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
    - 0845 634 1414
    - [email protected]
- - - Samaritans
    - 116123
    - [email protected]
- - - Shout Text Messaging Support Service
    - 24/7
    - https://giveusashout.org/get-help/
    - SMS: Text them at 85258
- - - Beat Eating Disorders (Youth Line)
    - 0845 634 7650
- - - PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide HOPELineUK
    - For youth
    - Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday, Sunday, and Bank Holidays 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    - 0800 068 4141
    - SMS: Text them at 07786 209697
    - [email protected]
Ireland
- - - Jigsaw
    - For youth
    - [email protected]
- - - Jigsaw – the National Center for Youth Mental Health
    - For youth
    - (01) 472 7010
- - - Samaritans
    - 116123
- - - Pieta House
    - 1800 247 247
    - SMS: Text HELP at 51444
    - [email protected]
- - - SpunOut.ie
    - http://spunout.ie/
    - SMS: Text FACEBOOK at 086 180 0280
Germany
- - - Nummer gegen Kummer
    - 0800 1110550
    - 0800 1110333
- - - Telefonseelsorge
    - https://www.telefonseelsorge.de/
    - 0800 1110111
    - 0800 1110222
Argentina
- - - Entrenadores de Vida
    - https://www.facebook.com/suicidologiaargentina/
Australia
- - - The Butterfly Foundation (Eating Disorders)
    - Monday-Friday, 8 AM-12 AM AEST
    - https://butterfly.org.au/
    - 1800 334 673
    - [email protected]
- - - Lifeline
    - http://www.lifeline.org.au/
    - 13 11 14
- - - beyondblue
    - Online chat between 3:00 PM – 12:00 PM
    - http://bb.org.au/1lmergR
    - 1300 224 636
- - - headspace
    - For youth
    - http://headspace.org.au/
- - - Kids Helpline
    - For youth
    - 1800 551 800
Austria
- - - Rat auf Draht
    - +43147
- - - TelefonSeelsorge – Notruf 142
    - https://onlineberatung-telefonseelsorge.at/
    - http://www.telefonseelsorge.at/
    - 142
Bangladesh
- - - Kaan Pete Roi
    - 01688-709965
- - - Moner Bondhu
    - http://monerbondhu.org/
    - 01776-632344
- - - National Institute of Mental Health and Hospital
    - https://nimhbd.com/
    - +88014000080
    - +88014000081
Belgium
- - - Centre de Prévention du Suicide
    - http://www.preventionsuicide.be/
    - 0800 32 123
- - - Centrum Ter Preventie Van Zelfdoding
    - http://www.zelfmoord1813.be/
    - +321813
Botswana
- - - Fair Trading Music Therapy of Botswana
    - https://www.facebook.com/Fair-Trading-Music-Therapy-of-Botswana-FTMTB-100791688178231/
    - 75 527 590
Brazil
- - - Centro de Valorização da Vida (CVV)
    - http://www.cvv.org.br/chat
    - +55188
    - [email protected]
Bulgaria
- - - iCALL Psychosocial Dedicated COVID Helpline
    - 9152987820
- - - Национална телефонна линия за деца
    - For youth
    - 116111
Chile
- - - Todo Mejora
    - https://todomejora.org/apoyo/
Colombia
- - - Fundacion Sergio Urrego
    - https://sergiourrego.org/
Costa Rica
- - - Colegio de Profesionales en Psicología de Costa Rica
    - https://juntosnospodemoscuidar.psicologiacr.com/
    - https://www.instagram.com/cppcr/
    - https://www.facebook.com/ColegioProfesionalesPsicologiaCR/
Croatia
- - - HRABRI Telefon
    - Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    - +116111
Czech Republic
- - - Linka důvěry DKC
    - 241 484 149
- - - Linka duševní tísně Most
    - 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
    - 476 701 444
- - - Linka důvěry Ostrava
    - 596 618 908
    - 737 267 939
- - - Linka bezpečí
    - +420116111
- - - Pražská linka důvěry
    - 222 580 697
Denmark
- - - BørneTelefonen
    - Daily 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
    - +45116111
- - - Livslinien
    - Daily 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
    - 70 20 12 01
Egypt
- - - Middle Eastern Eating Disorder Association
    - https://www.meeda.me/
    - [email protected]
Estonia
- - - MTÜ Peaasjad
    - http://peaasi.ee/kysi-noustajalt/
Fiji
- - - Lifeline
    - https://www.lifelinefiji.com/
    - 13245424
Finland
- - - MIELI Suomen Mielenterveys
    - https://mieli.fi/fi
    - 09 41350510
France
- - - Net Ecoute (service d’assistance téléphonique pour les adolescents)
    - For youth
    - http://www.netecoute.fr/
    - 0 800 20 00 00
- - - S.O.S Amitié
    - http://www.sos-amitie.com/
    - 09 72 39 40 50
Ghana
- - - WABHARM foundation
    - https://www.wabharmghana.com/
    - 030 285 3474
    - 024 616 1793
    - [email protected]
- - - Национална телефонна линия за деца
    - 116111
Greece
- - - Suicide Prevention Centre Klimaka NGO
    - https://www.klimaka.org.gr/
    - 1018
- - - Hamogelo
    - For youth
    - https://www.hamogelo.gr/gr/el/paidia-thimata-vias:sos-1056/
    - 1056
Hong Kong
- - - The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong (香港撒瑪利亞防止自殺會)
    - 2389 2222
    - [email protected]
- - - OpenUp HK
    - https://www.openup.hk/chat_login.htm
    - https://www.openup.hk/
    - 9101 2012
    - SMS: Text them at 9101 2012
- - - The Samaritans Hong Kong (香港撒瑪利亞會)
    - 2896 0000
Hungary
- - - Kek Vonal
    - 116111
- - - LESZ
    - https://sos116-123.hu/
    - 116123
    - [email protected]
Iceland
- - - Rauði krossinn – Red Cross
    - +1717
India
- - - iCALL Psychosocial Dedicated COVID Helpline
    - 091529 87820
- - - Fortis
    - 24/7
    - https://www.fortishealthcare.com/india/clinical-speciality/mental-health-and-behavioural-sciences-268
    - 083768 04102
    - [email protected]
- - - Samaritans Mumbai
    - 084229 84528
    - 084229 84529
    - 084229 84530
    - [email protected]
- - - iCALL Psychosocial Helpline
    - 093720 48501
    - 099202 41248
    - 083697 99513
    - [email protected]
Israel
- - - ERAN
    - https://www.eran.org.il/?page_id=5789
    - 1201
- - - SAHAR
    - http://www.sahar.org.il/
- - - SAHAR
    - http://www.sahar.org.il/?categoryId=63068
Italy
- - - Telefono Amico
    - http://www2.telefonoamico.it/
    - 02 2327 2327
- - - Telefono Rosa
    - https://www.telefonorosa.it/
    - 06 3751 8282
    - 06 3751 8261
    - 06 3751 8262
- - - Telefono Azzurro
    - For youth
    - https://azzurro.it/
    - 19696
Japan
- - - 厚生労働省のSNS相談窓口情報
    - https://www.mhlw.go.jp/mamorouyokokoro/soudan/sns/
- - - 東京自殺防止センター
    - 03-5286-9090
- - - いのちの電話
    - Navi Dial 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    - https://www.inochinodenwa.org/lifeline.php
    - 0570-783-556
- - - こころの健康相談統一ダイヤル
    - 0570-064-556
- - - TELL Tokyo English Lifeline
    - 03-5774-0992
- - - 厚生労働省の「まもろうよこころ」
    - https://www.mhlw.go.jp/mamorouyokokoro/
Kenya
- - - Befrienders Kenya
    - 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
    - https://www.befrienderskenya.org/
    - 0722 178177
    - SMS: Text them at 0722 178177
    - SMS: Text them at 0736 542304
    - [email protected]
- - - Childline Kenya
    - https://www.childlinekenya.co.ke/
    - 116
    - 0724 555251
    - 0732 263554
    - [email protected]
Kuwait
- - - Middle Eastern Eating Disorder Association
    - https://www.meeda.me/
    - [email protected]
Latvia
- - - Skalbes
    - 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    - 67 222 922
    - 27 722 292
Lebanon
- - - Embrace Lifeline
    - 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
    - 1564
    - [email protected]
- - - Middle Eastern Eating Disorder Association
    - https://www.meeda.me/
    - [email protected]
Lithuania
- - - Vaikų Linija (Child line)
    - For youth
    - +370116111
- - - Pagalbos Moterims Linija
    - For women
    - 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
    - 8 800 66 366
    - [email protected]
- - - Linija Doverija (Trust line)
    - Monday – Friday 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    - 8 800 77 277
- - - Vilties Linija (Hope line)
    - 116123
    - [email protected]
- - - Jaunimo Linija (Youth line)
    - For youth
    - 8 800 28 888
- - - Sidabriné Linija
    - https://www.sidabrinelinija.lt/
    - 8 800 80 020
Luxembourg
- - - SOS Détresse – Mir hëllefen iwwer Telefon an online
    - 45 45 45
- - - Kanner-Jugendtelefon
    - For youth
    - +352116111
Malaysia
- - - Befrienders KL
    - 03-7956 8145
    - [email protected]
Mauritius
- - - Befrienders Mauritius
    - 800 9393
    - [email protected]
Mexico
- - - Consejo Ciudadano
    - 55 5533 5533
- - - Comenzar de Nuevo
    - http://comenzardenuevo.org/helpline/
    - 81 1340 0275
    - [email protected]
- - - Instituto Hispanoamericano de Suicidologia, A.C
    - 55 4631 3300
    - [email protected]
- - - Todo Mejora Mexico
    - For LGBTQ youth, friends and family members
    - https://itgetsbetter.org/mexico/buscaayuda/
    - http://m.me/ItGetsBetterMx
Morocco
- - - Sourire de Reda
    - https://www.stopsilence.net/
    - 05228-74740
    - [email protected]
Nepal
- - - Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention Center
    - 24 hours
    - 16600122223
    - [email protected]
- - - Koshish National Mental Health Self Help Organization
    - +977 16603352011
- - - Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital
    - +9774420869
    - 984-0021600
Netherlands
- - - 113
    - https://www.113.nl/
    - 113
    - 0800 0113
New Zealand
- - - National Helpline
    - https://1737.org.nz/
    - 1737
    - SMS: Text them at 1737
- - - Lifeline Aotearoa’s Suicide Prevention Helpline
    - 0800 888 880
- - - Lifeline Aotearoa’s Suicide Prevention Helpline
    - 0508 828 865
- - - Youthline
    - For youth
    - 0800 376 633
    - SMS: Text them at 234
    - [email protected]
Nigeria
- - - Mentally Aware Nigeria (MANI)
    - 0806 488 8643
    - 0903 241 9184
    - 0813 677 0508
- - - Nigeria Suicide Prevention Initiative – NSPI
    - 0806 210 6493
    - [email protected]
Norway
- - - Kirkens SOS
    - http://www.soschat.no/chat
    - 22 40 00 40
- - - Mental Helse Hjelpetelefonen
    - 116123
- - - Sidetmedord.no
    - http://www.sidetmedord.no/
Pakistan
- - - Rozan Counseling Helpline
    - 0335 5000401
    - 0335 5000402
    - 05 50 00 04 03
- - - Umang Pakistan
    - https://www.umang.com.pk/
    - 0311 7786264
Poland
- - - Telefon Zaufania dla Dzieci i Młodzieży
    - For youth
    - http://www.116111.pl/napisz
    - +48116111
- - - Telefon dla Rodziców i Nauczycieli
    - http://www.116111.pl/napisz
    - https://116111.pl/
    - 116 111
Portugal
- - - SOS VOZ AMIGA
    - 4:00 PM – 12:00 PM
    - 21 354 4545
    - 912 802 669
    - 963 524 660
Qatar
- - - Middle Eastern Eating Disorder Association
    - https://www.meeda.me/
    - [email protected]
Romania
- - - Alianta Romana de Preventie a Suicidului
    - 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
    - 0800 801 200
    - [email protected]
Russia
- - - Your Territory
    - For youth
    - +88002000122
    - [email protected]
Serbia
- - - Centar Srce
    - 0800 300303
    - [email protected]
Singapore
- - - Mental Health Helpline
    - 6389 2222
- - - National CARE Hotline
    - 1800 202 6868
- - - CPH Online Counselling
    - https://www.CPHonlineCounselling.sg/
- - - Samaritans of Singapore (新加坡援人協會)
    - 1800 221 4444
    - [email protected]
Slovakia
- - - Liga za duševné zdravie (pre dospelých)
    - For adults
    - 0800 800 566
- - - Linka detskej dôvery
    - https://www.linkadeti.sk/domov
    - 0907 401 749
    - [email protected]
- - - Linka detskej istoty, n. o. / Child Safety Line, NGO
    - For youth
    - http://www.ldi.sk/
    - 116000
- - - IPčko
    - 042/261 79 11
    - [email protected]
- - - Linka dôvery (linka krízovej intervencie pre dospelých)
    - For adults
    - Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM, Saturday – Sunday 24 hours
    - 055/622 23 23
- - - Linka nádeje (linka krízovej intervencie pre dospelých)
    - For adults
    - Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM, Saturday – Sunday 24 hour
    - 055/644 11 55
South Africa
- - - The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG)
    - 080 021 2223
- - - SADAG
    - 080 070 8090
    - 080 045 6789
    - SMS: Text them at 31393
South Korea
- - - 중앙자살예방센터(Korea Suicide Prevention Center)
    - 02-2203-0053
    - [email protected]
- - - 정신건강복지센터 정신건강위기상담전화(Mental Health Center Crisis Counseling)
    - 1577-0199
Spain
- - - Teléfono de la Esperanza
    - 717 00 37 17
Sri Lanka
- - - CCCLine
    - http://cccfoundation.org.au/cccline/
    - 1333
- - - Sumithrayo
    - https://srilankasumithrayo.lk/
    - 0112 682 535
- - - National Institute of Mental Health
    - http://nimh.health.gov.lk/en/
    - 1926
Sweden
- - - MIND Självmordslinjen
    - https://mind.se/sjalvmordslinjen/
    - https://mind.se/hitta-hjalp/sjalvmordslinjen/
    - 90101
- - - MIND Äldrelinjen (for the elderly)
    - https://mind.se/hitta-hjalp/aldrelinjen/
    - 020-22 22 33
Switzerland
- - - Tel 143
    - https://www.143.ch/Beratung/Chat-Kontakt
    - +41143
Taiwan
- - - Teacher Chang
    - http://bit.ly/2MX5Rqa
    - 080 078 1980
- - - Relief Line
    - 080 078 1925
- - - iCALL Psychosocial Helpline
    - 9372048501
    - 9920241248
    - 8369799513
    - [email protected]
Thailand
- - - The Samaritans of Thailand
    - 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    - http://m.me/Samaritans.Thailand
    - 02 713 6793
    - 053 225 977
Ukraine
- - - Lifeline Ukraine
    - https://www.LifelineUkraine.com/
    - 91012012
    - [email protected]
- - - La Strada Ukraine
    - 0800 500 335
    - 116123
- - - National Child Toll-Free Hotline
    - For youth
    - Monday – Friday 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Saturday 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    - 0800 500 225
    - 116111
- - - Dovira
    - 1558
    - 096 000 1558
    - [email protected]
United Arab Emirates
- - Middle Eastern Eating Disorder Association
  - https://www.meeda.me/
  - [email protected]

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