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At On Demand Readings we care deeply about your wellbeing. While our intuitives provide guidance and clarity, we also want to make sure you have access to professional support when you need it. Below you will find resources for mental health, domestic abuse, addiction, and crisis support across the countries our readers and clients call home — the USA, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Germany.

In immediate danger?

If you or someone else is in immediate danger please call your local emergency services. USA & Canada: 911 · UK: 999 · Ireland: 112 or 999 · Australia: 000 · New Zealand: 111 · Germany: 112. Your safety comes first — always.

Mental Health Support

Crisis Line · USA

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Free, confidential support for people in distress. Available 24/7 by call or text.

Call or text: 988
988lifeline.org
Crisis Text Line · USA & UK

Crisis Text Line

Free, 24/7 text-based mental health support with a trained crisis counselor.

USA: Text HOME to 741741
UK: Text SHOUT to 85258
Crisis Line · UK

Samaritans

Confidential emotional support for anyone in distress or struggling to cope. Available 24/7.

Call: 116 123 (free)
samaritans.org
Crisis Line · Canada

988 Suicide Crisis Helpline

Free, confidential support available 24/7 for anyone thinking about suicide.

Call or text: 988
988.ca
Mental Health · Canada

Crisis Services Canada

National network providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention support.

Mental Health · UK

Mind UK

Information, support, and advocacy for anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

Call: 0300 123 3393
mind.org.uk
Crisis Line · Ireland

Samaritans Ireland & Text About It

Confidential emotional support for anyone in distress, any time of day or night.

Call: 116 123 (free)
Text HELLO to 50808
samaritans.org/ireland
Crisis Line · Ireland

Pieta House

Free therapy and 24/7 crisis support for people affected by suicide or self-harm.

Call: 1800 247 247 (free)
Text HELP to 51444
pieta.ie
Crisis Line · Australia

Lifeline Australia

24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention for anyone in Australia.

Call: 13 11 14
Text: 0477 13 11 14
lifeline.org.au
Crisis Line · New Zealand

Need to Talk? 1737

Free, confidential support from trained counsellors, 24/7 across New Zealand.

Call or text: 1737 (free)
1737.org.nz
Crisis Line · Germany

TelefonSeelsorge

Free, anonymous emotional and crisis support, day and night, across Germany.

Call: 0800 111 0 111 or 0800 111 0 222 (free)
telefonseelsorge.de

Domestic Abuse & Safety

Domestic Abuse · USA

National Domestic Violence Hotline

24/7 confidential support for anyone affected by domestic violence.

Call: 1-800-799-7233
Text: START to 88788
thehotline.org
Domestic Abuse · UK

National Domestic Abuse Helpline

Free and confidential helpline for women experiencing domestic abuse. Run by Refuge.

Call: 0808 2000 247 (free, 24/7)
nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Domestic Abuse · Canada

ShelterSafe

Canada's shelter directory — find emergency shelter and support services near you.

Domestic Abuse · Canada

Assaulted Women's Helpline

24/7 crisis line providing counseling, safety planning, and referrals across Canada.

Call: 1-866-863-0511
TTY: 1-866-863-7868
Domestic Abuse · Ireland

Women's Aid

National freephone helpline for women experiencing domestic abuse. Available 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Call: 1800 341 900 (free, 24/7)
womensaid.ie
Domestic Abuse · Australia

1800RESPECT

National domestic, family, and sexual violence support — counselling by phone, text, or online chat, 24/7.

Call: 1800 737 732 (24/7)
Text: 0458 737 732
1800respect.org.au
Domestic Abuse · New Zealand

Women's Refuge

Support, advocacy, and safe housing for women and children experiencing family violence.

Call: 0800 733 843 (0800 REFUGE, 24/7)
womensrefuge.org.nz
Domestic Abuse · Germany

Hilfetelefon "Gewalt gegen Frauen"

Free, anonymous support for women affected by violence — 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with interpreters in several languages.

Call: 116 016 (free, 24/7)
hilfetelefon.de

Addiction & Recovery

Addiction · USA

SAMHSA National Helpline

Free, confidential treatment referral and information service for substance use disorders. Available 24/7.

Call: 1-800-662-4357
samhsa.gov
Addiction · UK

Frank

Free, confidential drugs advice and support. Available 24/7.

Call: 0300 123 6600
Text: 82111
talktofrank.com
Addiction · Canada

Canadian Centre on Substance Use

National resources for substance use support, treatment, and recovery across Canada.

Addiction · International

Alcoholics Anonymous

Worldwide fellowship for people with a desire to stop drinking. Meetings available globally.

Addiction · International

Narcotics Anonymous

Global community-based organization for people recovering from drug addiction.

Addiction · Ireland

HSE Drugs & Alcohol Helpline

Free, confidential information and support around drug and alcohol use, for you or someone you care about.

Call: 1800 459 459 (free, Mon–Fri 9:30am–5:30pm)
hse.ie
Addiction · Australia

National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline

Free, confidential advice about alcohol and other drugs, and referral to support in your state. Available 24/7.

Call: 1800 250 015 (24/7)
health.gov.au
Addiction · New Zealand

Alcohol Drug Helpline

Free, confidential advice and support about drinking or drug use — yours or someone else's. Available 24/7, with webchat.

Call: 0800 787 797 (free, 24/7)
alcoholdrughelp.org.nz
Addiction · Germany

Sucht & Drogen Hotline

National addiction and drugs helpline, daily 8am–midnight. Calls cost €0.20 from German landlines and mobiles.

Call: 01806 313031 (daily 8am–midnight)
bioeg.de

Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders · USA

National Alliance for Eating Disorders

Support, resources, and treatment referrals for those affected by eating disorders.

Call: 1-866-662-1235
allianceforeatingdisorders.com
Eating Disorders · UK

Beat Eating Disorders

UK's leading eating disorder charity offering helplines, online support, and local groups.

Call: 0808 801 0677
beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Eating Disorders · Canada

NEDIC

National Eating Disorder Information Centre — helpline and live chat with information, support, and referrals. Hours vary by day (Eastern Time).

Call: 1-866-633-4220
nedic.ca
Eating Disorders · Ireland

Bodywhys

The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland — helpline and email support. The phone line opens at set times each week; see the website for the current schedule.

Call: (01) 210 7906 (set weekly hours)
bodywhys.ie
Eating Disorders · Australia

Butterfly Foundation

National helpline and online chat for eating disorders and body image concerns. Open 7 days, 8am–midnight (AEST).

Call: 1800 33 4673 (1800 ED HOPE)
butterfly.org.au
Eating Disorders · New Zealand

EDANZ

Support and coaching for the families and carers of someone with an eating disorder. If you are experiencing an eating disorder yourself, EDANZ recommends your GP or journeyed.org.nz.

Call: 0800 233 269 (0800 2 EDANZ)
ed.org.nz
Eating Disorders · Germany

BIÖG Infotelefon Essstörungen

Federal information line on eating disorders — advice on support options for you or someone you care about. Mon–Thu 10am–10pm, Fri–Sun 10am–6pm.

Call: (02 21) 89 20 31
bioeg.de