"What are helplines? How will a helpline, hotline or crisis line support me?
Helplines provide a judgment-free space for you to talk through difficult emotions and experiences, receive support, and connect to other resources that can help you. Talking helps, and research has shown that people feel less distressed after contacting helplines.
What can I talk to a helpline about?
The most common types of helpline are suicide prevention hotlines, domestic violence hotlines and sexual assault hotlines. However, helplines are available for a wide range of mental health, mental illness and behavioral health experiences including anxiety, depression, gender or sexual identity and substance use. You don't have to be suicidal to contact a helpline. You might just need to talk, or want information on supporting others in your life that you are care about.