If you need to speak to someone urgently, below is a list of services you can contact 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If you are unsure who to contact, most countries will allow you to call 112 (emergency telephone number) to redirect to local emergency services.
The following services are all available to be contact 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Stay calm and prepared as Tropical Cyclone Fina updates evolve quickly. For accurate information, follow Secure NT, ABC Darwin (105.7 FM), and the Bureau of Meteorology.
Cyclone Warnings
https://securent.nt.gov.au/prepare-for-an-emergency/weather-events/cyclones/alerts-and-warnings
Cyclone warning levels (Secure NT):
Help lines:
Phone: 1800 624 608
The Defence Member and Family Helpline, available 24-7, is the first point of call for Defence families seeking support, information or connection with their community.
The Helpline can provide assessment, assistance, advice or referral depending on the family’s needs.
Defence Member and Family Helpline
Phone: 1800 142 072
It takes courage to reach out for support, and sometimes it is easier to do that anonymously. Safe Zone Support is a free and anonymous counselling line for all current and ex-serving ADF personnel, veterans and their families. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Safe Zone SupportPhone: 1800 628 036
The All-hours Support Line (ASL) is a confidential telephone service for ADF members and their families that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The ASL is designed as a triage line, which simply means that it is there to help you access ADF or civilian mental health services more easily. Services that you can access include psychology, medical, social work, and chaplain services.
Defence All-hours Support LinePhone 13 11 14
Crisis support, suicide prevention, and mental health support services
Or text 0477 131 114.
LifelineHelping communities in times of emergency while preparing Australia for future disasters.
National Emergency Management AgencyPhone 1800 55 1800
Telephone counselling service for individuals aged between 5 and 25
Phone 1800 805 391
Support service for those operating in rural and remote areas
Phone 1800 737 732
National domestic family and sexual violence counselling service
The following services are all available to be contact 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Phone 911
Emergency services
Phone 1-833-456-4566
Toll free help to speak to someone without judgement
If you live in Quebec, use this link for help.
Phone 1-800-668-6868 or
Text CONNECT to 686868
Our texting service is free and requires no data plan, internet connect or app to use.
The following services are all available to be contact 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Phone 116 123
Email UK – jo@samaritans.org
Email Ireland – ireland@samaritans.ie
Samaritans
Samaritans works with the Ministry of Defence and other charities to support serving personnel in the Armed Forces, veterans, and their families.
Text: 50808
In Ireland, text HELLO to 50808 to start a conversation
‘Text About It’ by spunout is free, anonymous and here for you 24/7.
Text About It provides a safe space where you’re listened to by a trained volunteer. You’ll text back and forth, only sharing what you feel comfortable with.
By asking questions, listening to you and responding with support, they will help you sort through your feelings until you both feel you are now in a calm, safe place.
Text About ItText: 85258
Shout is the UK’s first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
We launched publicly in May 2019 and we’ve had more than 1.7 million conversations with people who are anxious, stressed, depressed, suicidal or overwhelmed and who need in-the-moment support.
Shout (crisis text line)Phone 999 for an ambulance
If you feel like you might attempt suicide or may have seriously harmed yourself, you need urgent medical help.
The following services are all available to be contact 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Tous les services disponibles vingt-quatre heures sur vingt-quatre, sept jours sur sept.
Phone 112
Emergency services
Phone 09 72 39 40 50
For everyone in France who may be experiencing emotional distress or a mental health crisis
Phone 01 45 39 40 00
Confidential support for those looking for support with anxiety, depression, and suicide.
Phone 3114
Free confidential national suicide prevention number
Phone 06 31 59 69 50
Free confidential support for young LGBTQ+, aged 14 to 25, victims of homophobia or transphobia and in situations of family breakdown.
Phone 3919
Free national anonymous support number for women victims of violence (particularly domestic violence), and for those around them who are concerned.
Phone 09 69 39 55 12
Phone service for those suffering from addictions to gambling or online gambling
Phone 119
National number for when children or teens are at risk or in danger, or for adults who suspect a child may be in danger.
The following services are available in Italy, please check the description of each to see their operating times.
Phone 112
Emergency assistance
Phone 800 86 00 22 or 06 77208977
Suicide prevention helpline.
The helpline is operating everyday from 1pm to 10pm.
Phone 324 011 72 52 or 02 2327 2327
Crisis and emotional support helpline.
The helpline is operating everyday from 10am to 12am.
The following services are all available to be contact 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Confidential, 24/7, free wellbeing support available to all members of NZDF and the wider Defence community.
NZDF4U Wellbeing SupportPhone or Text 1737
Free to call national mental health and addictions helpline
Phone 09 5222 999 if you live within Auckland or 0800 543 354 for those outside of Auckland
Crisis support, suicide prevention, and mental health support services
Phone 0800 72 66 66
Free confidential, non‑judgemental & non‑religious support for people experiencing loneliness, depression, despair, distress or suicidal feelings
The following services are all available to be contact 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Phone 116 111
BRIS is a 24 hours 7 days a week service that offers free, compassionate and confidential support via phone and online. We help youth in Sweden who are in need of emotional support regarding abuse, domestic violence, bullying, anxiety, mental health, depression, gambling, gender identity, and many other challenges that face today’s youth.
Phone 90101
Available 24/7. Free and confidential for those looking for support with suicide. If you are contemplating suicide we will listen without judgement. Speak to our trained and supportive volunteers who will listen with empathy and understanding and help work with you to find a meaningful way forward.
Phone 020-50 50 50
Kvinnofridslinjen is Sweden’s national helpline for women who have been threatened with or subjected to physical, psychological and sexual violence. Free to call and the call will not show on the telephone bill. Also available for relatives and friends or those you think need support.
Phone 112
Emergency services
The following services are available in Turkey and are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Phone 112
Emergency assistance
Phone 143
Service is available in Italian, German, French, and English languages. For those who want to open up to someone about any problems or who may be suffering from crisis.
Phone 147
Service is available in Italian, German, and French languages. For children or teenagers who need to talk to someone about a problem or crisis.
Phone 0848 35 45 55
Reach this emergency line if you suspect that your or another child is facing psychologically or physically abuse. All interviews are confidential and confidential on request (anonymous). Any concerned person can use this line either for his children or any other child.
Phone 0628 23 86 00
24 hour counselling and support for women and victims of domestic abuse. Confidential and can be used by both the victim and their family members.
The following is the crisis help numbers available in Ukraine.
If you are fleeing Ukraine then please refer to the following links for additional support information: Emergency Accomodation
Phone 112
Emergency assistance
Phone 145
For when poisoning is suspected.
Try to provide the following information:
Phone 145
The “Helping Hand” Line is there around the clock for people who need a helping and supportive conversation.
The following services are all available to be contact 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Florida Hurricane in the USA are you seeking Shelter?
Floods in Texas follow the links below
FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
*American Red Cross
They are providing shelter, food, and other relief in affected areas
*American Red Cross:Texas Flood
https://share.google/shlAKh8It
*Federal.Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
If a federal disaster declaration is issued, register for assistance here: DisasterAssistance.gov or call
1-800-621-3362. You can also apply through the FEMA mobile app or at a Disaster Recovery Center.
FEMA may provide grants for temporary housing, home repairs, and other disaster-related needs.
*Texas | FEMA.gov
FEMA: Region 6: Texas: https://share.google/Q9inYPGxP
STATE ASSISTANCE
*Contact 2-1-1:
For immediate needs and to find resources in your area, dial 2-1-1 or visit 211texas.org
2-1-1 Disaster Assistance | Texas Health and Human Services https://share.google/4zPP5U2m0
*Hill Country Chapter | Central & South Texas Region | https://share.google/ESfvXChSq
*Receiving Disaster Assistance | Texas Health and Human Services https://share.google/UglJrTEIg
THHS work with FEMA to provide assistance with disaster-related costs like furniture, vehicle repairs, medical expenses, and more.
*Disaster Relief Resources: Individuals and Families | Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs https://share.google/diVCx81XB
LOCAL AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
*World Central Kitchen https://share.google/qUxuJ2aQv
This organization is providing meals in affected areas and is accepting donations on their website.
*Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country:
The Community Foundation https://share.google/5iwD0ZCgR
They have established the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund.
*Kerrville Pets Alive
https://share.google/YURMaSTw
They are assisting with the search and rescue of animals and accepting donations.
*Wings of Rescue:
https://www.facebook.com/share
*Greater Goods Charities:
https://www.facebook.com/share
Text: 741741
Text HOME to 741741 to reach a volunteer Crisis Counselor.
Phone: 877-476-7734
Counsels Marine Corps community through relationship issues, financial problems and other personal crisis and suicidal episodes. Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Phone: 800-959-TAPS (8277)
TAPS is the national nonprofit organization providing compassionate care and comprehensive resources for all those grieving the death of a military or veteran loved one.
Since 1994, TAPS has provided comfort and hope 24/7 through a national peer support network and connection to grief resources, all at no cost to surviving families and loved ones.
TAPSPhone 988 then Press 1
24/7 confidential crisis support for veterans and their loved ones
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