You are not alone
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
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support for people in distress. Available 24/7 by call or text.
Crisis Text Line
Free, 24/7 text-based mental health support with a trained crisis counselor.
Samaritans
Confidential emotional support for anyone in distress or struggling to cope. Available 24/7.
988 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Free, confidential support available 24/7 for anyone thinking about suicide.
Crisis Services Canada
National network providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention support.
Mind UK
Information, support, and advocacy for anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
Samaritans Ireland & Text About It
Confidential emotional support for anyone in distress, any time of day or night.
Pieta House
Free therapy and 24/7 crisis support for people affected by suicide or self-harm.
Lifeline Australia
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention for anyone in Australia.
Need to Talk? 1737
Free, confidential support from trained counsellors, 24/7 across New Zealand.
TelefonSeelsorge
Free, anonymous emotional and crisis support, day and night, across Germany.
Domestic Abuse & Safety
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 confidential support for anyone affected by domestic violence.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Free and confidential helpline for women experiencing domestic abuse. Run by Refuge.
ShelterSafe
Canada's shelter directory — find emergency shelter and support services near you.
Assaulted Women's Helpline
24/7 crisis line providing counseling, safety planning, and referrals across Canada.
Women's Aid
National freephone helpline for women experiencing domestic abuse. Available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
1800RESPECT
National domestic, family, and sexual violence support — counselling by phone, text, or online chat, 24/7.
Women's Refuge
Support, advocacy, and safe housing for women and children experiencing family violence.
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.
Addiction & Recovery
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential treatment referral and information service for substance use disorders. Available 24/7.
Frank
Free, confidential drugs advice and support. Available 24/7.
Canadian Centre on Substance Use
National resources for substance use support, treatment, and recovery across Canada.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Worldwide fellowship for people with a desire to stop drinking. Meetings available globally.
Narcotics Anonymous
Global community-based organization for people recovering from drug addiction.
HSE Drugs & Alcohol Helpline
Free, confidential information and support around drug and alcohol use, for you or someone you care about.
National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline
Free, confidential advice about alcohol and other drugs, and referral to support in your state. Available 24/7.
Alcohol Drug Helpline
Free, confidential advice and support about drinking or drug use — yours or someone else's. Available 24/7, with webchat.
Sucht & Drogen Hotline
National addiction and drugs helpline, daily 8am–midnight. Calls cost €0.20 from German landlines and mobiles.
Eating Disorders
National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Support, resources, and treatment referrals for those affected by eating disorders.
Beat Eating Disorders
UK's leading eating disorder charity offering helplines, online support, and local groups.
NEDIC
National Eating Disorder Information Centre — helpline and live chat with information, support, and referrals. Hours vary by day (Eastern Time).
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.
Butterfly Foundation
National helpline and online chat for eating disorders and body image concerns. Open 7 days, 8am–midnight (AEST).
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.
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.