Credible support, wherever you are in the world.

Crisis support

24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention. Phone, text, and online chat. 13 11 14.

Mental health support

Australia’s leading organisation for anxiety, depression, and suicide prevention. 1300 22 4636.

Youth mental health

National youth mental health foundation supporting young people aged 12 to 25.

Research

World-leading research institute focused on depression, bipolar disorder, and suicide prevention.

Complex mental illness

Support, research, and advocacy for people living with complex mental illness including psychosis.

Peak body

National peak body representing the mental health sector. Policy, advocacy, and sector development.

Youth research

Global leader in youth mental health research, clinical innovation, and policy. Based in Melbourne.

Suicide prevention

National peak body for suicide prevention. Policy, workforce development, and community action.

Community awareness

Australian charity building awareness around meaningful conversations that can prevent suicide.

Self-help resources

Free, evidence-based self-help workbooks for anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and more.

First aid training

Evidence-based training for individuals and organisations to provide mental health first aid.

Government gateway

Australian Government resource linking people to credible mental health services and programs.

Online therapy

Clinician-developed online CBT programs for anxiety, depression, and stress, by St Vincent’s Hospital.

Domestic violence

National 24/7 support for people affected by domestic, family, and sexual violence. 1800 737 732.

Children and youth

Free 24/7 confidential support for young people aged 5 to 25. Phone, email, and web chat. 1800 55 1800.

Government commission

Australian Government body providing independent advice on mental health policy and outcomes reporting.

Data and reporting

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare mental health data, reports, and indicators for policy and planning.

New Zealand peak body

New Zealand’s leading mental health charity. Resources, campaigns, and advocacy for positive mental health.

Indigenous health

First Nations crisis support line operated by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 13 92 76.

Professional body

Peak professional body for psychology in Australia. Find a psychologist directory and clinical guidelines.

UK / Ireland crisis

24/7 confidential emotional support for people in distress. UK and Ireland. Freephone 116 123.

UK mental health

Leading UK mental health charity providing information, support, and advocacy for anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

UK research

UK research and public education charity working to prevent mental health problems before they develop.

UK clinical governance

Professional body for psychiatrists in the UK. Sets standards for training, clinical practice, and patient care.

UK advocacy

UK charity supporting people severely affected by mental illness through services, advocacy, and peer support groups.

UK youth suicide prevention

UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide in young people. HOPELINEUK 0800 068 4141.

UK stigma reduction

England’s largest programme to challenge mental health stigma and discrimination in workplaces and communities.

European families

European Federation of Families of People with Mental Illness. Advocacy and research across 35 European countries.

International prevention

International Association for Suicide Prevention. Connects researchers, clinicians, and crisis workers across 50+ countries.

European anti-stigma

European network of mental health patient organisations advocating for the rights and dignity of people with mental illness.

European crisis network

International Federation of Telephone Emergency Services. Umbrella body for emotional support helplines across Europe.

Global — WHO

WHO mental health data, policy frameworks, and guidance used by governments worldwide. The global reference standard.

Netherlands

Dutch association for mental health and addiction care. Represents providers across the Netherlands mental health system.

Norway

Norwegian mental health organisation providing support, advocacy, and a 24/7 helpline for people in distress.

Germany

German Association for Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, and Psychosomatics. Leads clinical standards and research in Germany.

France

French scientific research foundation dedicated to understanding and treating serious mental illness including schizophrenia.

Denmark

Danish national association for psychosocial rehabilitation. Advocacy, peer support, and systemic mental health reform.

Belgium

Belgium’s primary crisis and emotional support lines for French and Dutch-speaking communities. 0800 32 123.

International research

European Network for Mental Health Service Evaluation. Research collaboration across European mental health systems.

European policy

EU-level policy, data, and cross-border mental health initiatives aligned with the European Health Union strategy.

Federal research

National Institute of Mental Health. The US federal government’s lead agency for mental health research, data, and trials.

Federal services

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Federal agency leading public mental health and substance use services.

National advocacy

National Alliance on Mental Illness. America’s largest grassroots mental health organisation. Helpline 1-800-950-6264.

Crisis line

US national crisis line. Call or text 988. Free, confidential support 24/7 for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

Suicide prevention

Leading US organisation saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide through education and research.

National advocacy

Oldest US mental health advocacy organisation. Screening tools, education, and public policy advocacy across all 50 states.

Text-based crisis

Free 24/7 text-based crisis support. Text HOME to 741741. Available in the US, UK, Canada, and Ireland.

LGBTQ+ youth

Leading US organisation for suicide prevention among LGBTQ+ young people. TrevorLifeline, TrevorText, and TrevorSpace.

Professional body

Professional membership organisation for psychologists. Clinical guidelines, public resources, and practitioner directory.

Clinical governance

US psychiatric professional body. Publishes the DSM, sets clinical practice guidelines, and leads psychiatric education.

Veterans mental health

Confidential crisis support for US veterans, service members, and their families. Call 988 and press 1. Text 838255.

Federal data

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention mental health data, surveillance reports, and population statistics for the US.

Brain research

World’s leading private funder of psychiatric research, with over 5,000 grants across 30 countries to improve treatment.

College student mental health

US nonprofit protecting mental health and preventing suicide among teens and young adults. Campus programmes nationwide.

Campus advocacy

Changing the conversation about mental health through young adult advocates. Chapters at 800+ US colleges and universities.

Workplace mental health

US-focused nonprofit changing the culture of workplace mental health through education and policy advocacy.

Community / young adults

Nonprofit dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, and self-injury.

Crisis history

Historical resource and research base from the original US national crisis network, predecessor to the 988 Lifeline.

Anxiety / depression

ADAA — leading nonprofit dedicated to prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders.

Children and adolescents

US nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders.