The Global Mental Health Action Network is a free to access membership organisation established to connect people and resources to promote better mental health awareness and provision.
We are a community of advocates, focused on building the political and social will to make mental health services accessible globally. Our work is guided by the most pressing issues identified by our members.
Joining the network will connect you to others who share your commitment to mental health for all; and give you access to up to date resources, ideas, and perspectives from around the world. It will also give you the chance to work together with other members on campaigns and projects. Ready to get started?
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What is mental health?
‘Mental health’ is a blanket term for mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS). That includes our emotional, psychological and social well being – affecting everything from how we think, feel and act, to how we handle stress, relate to others and make decisions.
We’re concerned with lessening mental health suffering worldwide through the prevention, care and treatment of mental ill health and substance-use disorders.
When we talk about global mental health, and more importantly, improving global mental health, we’re talking about our big defining goal: to improve the mental health of every person around the world at a global and national level – particularly in low and middle-income countries (LMICs).
This means arguing for the rights of all persons to good physical and mental health, and meeting people where they are, whether in the workplace, or on the political level, arguing for legislative change to build better services globally.
Work together on…
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Child and youth mental health
Our Child and Youth Working Group promotes positive mental health outcomes for young people and their communities and champions the voices of children and young people with lived experience.
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Mental health financing
Our Financing Mental Health Working Group is focused on increasing and improving finance for mental health to achieve our shared goal of fully funded mental health systems.
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Integrating mental health into universal health coverage
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The Global Mental Health Action Network is not a provider
of mental health support services or guidance.
If you feel you are in need of mental health support, please seek appropriate support from your local health care facility,
community groups which specialise in mental health, or a national helpline if one is available.
Below, we have compiled a list of support services and resources where we know they are available.
You may also visit Find A Helpline who have identified over 1,600 free and confidential support resources available over phone,
text or webchat. Please visit Mind UK to learn more about mental health conditions.
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Mind Infoline on 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm) For advice and support on a wide range of mental health problems.
Samaritans free at any time, on 116 123 For people experiencing suicidal thoughts.
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Fortis Exam Helpline +918376804102 The Fortis National Helpline number is for students or parents with queries related to stress, mental wellbeing and exam tips. Open 24 hours.
iCALL 022-25521111 / icall@tiss.edu iCall is a service from TISS, run by trained mental health professionals. iCALL provides emotional support, information and referral services to individuals in psycho-social distress, for all ages, genders and sexual identities. Open Monday-Saturday 8am-10pm.
PARIVARTHAN Counselling, Training and Research Centre +91 7676602602 Providing multimodal services in the field of mental health, this helpline is serviced by trained, professional counsellors. Open Monday-Friday 4pm-10pm.
Sumaitri 011-23389090 / feelingsuicidal@sumaitri.net A crisis intervention centre for the depressed, distressed and suicidal. The helpline provides unconditional and unbiased emotional support to callers, visitors or those who write in. Open Monday-Friday 2pm-10pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-10pm.
AASRA 91-9820466726 / aasrahelpline@yahoo.com Working in the area of mental health and providing emotional support, AASRA offers a helpline service and walk-in centre. The helpline is answered by professionally trained volunteers who provide non-judgmental and non-critical listening. Open 24 hours.
Sneha 044-24640050 (24 hours) / 044-24640060 (8am-10pm) / help@snehaindia.org A suicide prevention organisation that offers emotional support for the depressed, desperate and suicidal.
Lifeline +913340447437 / +91 908803030 / contact@lifelinefoundation.in Lifeline offers a free helpline providing emotional support to people who are in despair, depressed or suicidal. Face to face befriending with prior appointment is also available.
COOJ Mental Health Foundation 0832-2252525 / youmatterbycooj@gmail.com This helpline offers emotional support individuals dealing with suicidal thoughts, as well as those experiencing other levels of distress. It is run by volunteers trained in Mindfulness Based Active Listening. Open Monday-Saturday 3am-7pm.
Vandrevala Foundation 1860-266-2345 / help@vandrevalafoundation.com Run by trained counsellors and open 24 hours.
Roshni +9140 - 6620 2000 / 6620 2001 / +914066202000 / roshnihelp@gmail.com Run by trained volunteers and their special services include depression, distress and suicide. Open Monday-Saturday 11am-9pm.
Connecting...NGO 9922004305 / 9922001122 / distressmailsconnecting@gmail.com Lines open everyday 12pm-8pm.
Samaritans Mumbai +91 84229 84528 / +91 84229 84529 / +84229 84530 / talk2samaritans@gmail.com Run by trained volunteers and their special services include depression, suicide and stress. They are available on email, phone and in-person free services. Open everyday 5pm-8pm.
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Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor
Lifeline 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP)
Suicide Crisis Helpline 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
Healthline 0800 611 116
Samaritans 0800 726 666
Depression-specific helplines
Depression Helpline 0800 111 757 or free text 4202 To talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling or to ask any questions.
www.depression.org.nz Includes The Journal online help service.
SPARX.org.nz Online e-therapy tool provided by the University of Auckland that helps young people learn skills to deal with feeling down, depressed or stressed.
Sexuality or gender identity helpline
OUTLine NZ 0800 688 5463 (OUTLINE) provides confidential telephone support
Helplines for children and young people
Youthline 0800 376 633, free text 234 / talk@youthline.co.nz / online chat
thelowdown.co.nz team@thelowdown.co.nz / free text 5626 / free 24hr helpline 0800 111 757
What's Up – 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18 year olds). Phone counselling is available Monday-Friday, 12pm–11pm and weekends, 3pm–11pm. Online chat is available Monday-Friday 1pm-10pm and Saturday and Sunday 3pm-10pm.
Kidsline – 0800 54 37 54 (0800 kidsline) For young people up to 18 years of age. Open Monday-Friday 4pm-9pm.
Help for parents, family and friends
Commonground A website hub providing parents, family, whānau and friends with access to information, tools and support to help a young person who is struggling.
EDANZ Freephone 0800 2 EDANZ or in Auckland 09 522 2679 / info@ed.org.nz. Improving outcomes for people with eating disorders and their families.
Parent Help 0800 568 856 For parents/ whānau seeking support, advice and practical strategies on all parenting concerns. Anonymous, non-judgemental and confidential.
Family Services 211 Helpline 0800 211 211 For help finding (and direct transfer to) community based health and social support services in your area.
Skylight 0800 299 100 For support through trauma, loss and grief. Open Monday-Friday 9am–5pm.Supporting Families In Mental Illness Auckland 0800 732 825. Find other regions' contact details here. For families and whānau supporting a loved one who has a mental illness.
Other specialist helplines
Alcohol and Drug Helpline 0800 787 797 / online chat
Are You OK 0800 456 450 Family violence helpline.
Gambling Helpline 0800 654 655
Anxiety phone line 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY)
Seniorline 0800 725 463 A free information service for older people
0508MUSICHELP 0508 MUSICHELP The Wellbeing Service is a 24/7 online, on the phone and in-person counselling service fully funded by the NZ Music Foundation and provided free of charge to those in the Kiwi music community who can't access the help they need due to hardship and other circumstances.
Shine 0508 744 633 Confidential domestic abuse helpline.
Quit Line 0800 778 778 Smoking cessation help.
Women's Refuge Crisisline 0800 733 843 (0800 REFUGE For women living with violence, or in fear, in their relationship or family.
Shakti Crisis Line 0800 742 584 For migrant or refugee women living with family violence.
Rape Crisis 0800 883 300 For support after rape or sexual assault.
Warmlines for consumers of mental health services
Wellington 0800 200 207 Open Tuesday-Sunday
from 7pm-1am.Auckland Central 0508 927 654 / 0508
Open everyday 8pm-12am. -
South Africa Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) Helplines:
Suicide Crisis Helpline 0800 567 567
24hr Substance Abuse Helpline 0800 12 13 14
Mental Health Helplines 0800 456 789 / 0800 21 22 23
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Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative (MANI) 0809111MANI(6264)
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Lifeline 13 11 14
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
Suicide callback service 1300 659 467
The MindSpot Clinic 1800 61 44 34
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 Free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25
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https://www.healthhub.sg/a-z/support-groups-and-others/20/call-on-these-when-you-need-help
https://www.ncss.gov.sg/NCSS/media/NCSS-Documents-and-Forms/NCSS%20Internal%20Documents/Directory-on-Mental-Health-Services.pdf
Several organisations have also recently released a national platform mindline.sg to help users assess their wellbeing and provide some forms of assistance if needed.
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Befrienders - 24 hr hotline
Other resources:
https://www.aia.com.my/en/what-matters/seetheotherside/mental-health-helpline-resources.html -
#ThereisHelp at National Centre for Mental Health Crisis hotline 1553 (+63) 917-899-8727 / (02) 7-989-8727
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Tell Lifeline on 03-5774-0992
https://telljp.com/lifeline /
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/hukushi_kaigo/seikatsuhogo/jisatsu/soudan_tel.html
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Alliance of psychologists hotline service SEJIWA 119 text 8
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Connect counselling Helpline: 1800 477 477
https://connectcounselling.ie/
Samaritans: FreePhone 116123 -
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) hotline 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org
Crisis Text Line – Text NAMI to 741-741 Connect with a trained crisis counsellor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Call 800-273-TALK (8255) If you or someone you know is in crisis—whether they are considering suicide or not—please call the toll-free Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) to speak with a trained crisis counsellor 24/7.
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Mind Infoline on 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm) For advice and support on a wide range of mental health problems.
Samaritans free at any time, on 116 123 For people experiencing suicidal thoughts.
-
Fortis Exam Helpline +918376804102 The Fortis National Helpline number is for students or parents with queries related to stress, mental wellbeing and exam tips. Open 24 hours.
iCALL 022-25521111 / icall@tiss.edu iCall is a service from TISS, run by trained mental health professionals. iCALL provides emotional support, information and referral services to individuals in psycho-social distress, for all ages, genders and sexual identities. Open Monday-Saturday 8am-10pm.
PARIVARTHAN Counselling, Training and Research Centre +91 7676602602 Providing multimodal services in the field of mental health, this helpline is serviced by trained, professional counsellors. Open Monday-Friday 4pm-10pm.
Sumaitri 011-23389090 / feelingsuicidal@sumaitri.net A crisis intervention centre for the depressed, distressed and suicidal. The helpline provides unconditional and unbiased emotional support to callers, visitors or those who write in. Open Monday-Friday 2pm-10pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-10pm.
AASRA 91-9820466726 / aasrahelpline@yahoo.com Working in the area of mental health and providing emotional support, AASRA offers a helpline service and walk-in centre. The helpline is answered by professionally trained volunteers who provide non-judgmental and non-critical listening. Open 24 hours.
Sneha 044-24640050 (24 hours) / 044-24640060 (8am-10pm) / help@snehaindia.org A suicide prevention organisation that offers emotional support for the depressed, desperate and suicidal.
Lifeline +913340447437 / +91 908803030 / contact@lifelinefoundation.in Lifeline offers a free helpline providing emotional support to people who are in despair, depressed or suicidal. Face to face befriending with prior appointment is also available.
COOJ Mental Health Foundation 0832-2252525 / youmatterbycooj@gmail.com This helpline offers emotional support individuals dealing with suicidal thoughts, as well as those experiencing other levels of distress. It is run by volunteers trained in Mindfulness Based Active Listening. Open Monday-Saturday 3am-7pm.
Vandrevala Foundation 1860-266-2345 / help@vandrevalafoundation.com Run by trained counsellors and open 24 hours.
Roshni +9140 - 6620 2000 / 6620 2001 / +914066202000 / roshnihelp@gmail.com Run by trained volunteers and their special services include depression, distress and suicide. Open Monday-Saturday 11am-9pm.
Connecting...NGO 9922004305 / 9922001122 / distressmailsconnecting@gmail.com Lines open everyday 12pm-8pm.
Samaritans Mumbai +91 84229 84528 / +91 84229 84529 / +84229 84530 / talk2samaritans@gmail.com Run by trained volunteers and their special services include depression, suicide and stress. They are available on email, phone and in-person free services. Open everyday 5pm-8pm.
-
Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor
Lifeline 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP)
Suicide Crisis Helpline 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
Healthline 0800 611 116
Samaritans 0800 726 666
Depression-specific helplines
Depression Helpline 0800 111 757 or free text 4202 To talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling or to ask any questions.
www.depression.org.nz Includes The Journal online help service.
SPARX.org.nz Online e-therapy tool provided by the University of Auckland that helps young people learn skills to deal with feeling down, depressed or stressed.
Sexuality or gender identity helpline
OUTLine NZ 0800 688 5463 (OUTLINE) provides confidential telephone support
Helplines for children and young people
Youthline 0800 376 633, free text 234 / talk@youthline.co.nz / online chat
thelowdown.co.nz team@thelowdown.co.nz / free text 5626 / free 24hr helpline 0800 111 757
What's Up – 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18 year olds). Phone counselling is available Monday-Friday, 12pm–11pm and weekends, 3pm–11pm. Online chat is available Monday-Friday 1pm-10pm and Saturday and Sunday 3pm-10pm.
Kidsline – 0800 54 37 54 (0800 kidsline) For young people up to 18 years of age. Open Monday-Friday 4pm-9pm.
Help for parents, family and friends
Commonground A website hub providing parents, family, whānau and friends with access to information, tools and support to help a young person who is struggling.
EDANZ Freephone 0800 2 EDANZ or in Auckland 09 522 2679 / info@ed.org.nz. Improving outcomes for people with eating disorders and their families.
Parent Help 0800 568 856 For parents/ whānau seeking support, advice and practical strategies on all parenting concerns. Anonymous, non-judgemental and confidential.
Family Services 211 Helpline 0800 211 211 For help finding (and direct transfer to) community based health and social support services in your area.
Skylight 0800 299 100 For support through trauma, loss and grief. Open Monday-Friday 9am–5pm.Supporting Families In Mental Illness Auckland 0800 732 825. Find other regions' contact details here. For families and whānau supporting a loved one who has a mental illness.
Other specialist helplines
Alcohol and Drug Helpline 0800 787 797 / online chat
Are You OK 0800 456 450 Family violence helpline.
Gambling Helpline 0800 654 655
Anxiety phone line 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY)
Seniorline 0800 725 463 A free information service for older people
0508MUSICHELP 0508 MUSICHELP The Wellbeing Service is a 24/7 online, on the phone and in-person counselling service fully funded by the NZ Music Foundation and provided free of charge to those in the Kiwi music community who can't access the help they need due to hardship and other circumstances.
Shine 0508 744 633 Confidential domestic abuse helpline.
Quit Line 0800 778 778 Smoking cessation help.
Women's Refuge Crisisline 0800 733 843 (0800 REFUGE For women living with violence, or in fear, in their relationship or family.
Shakti Crisis Line 0800 742 584 For migrant or refugee women living with family violence.
Rape Crisis 0800 883 300 For support after rape or sexual assault.
Warmlines for consumers of mental health services
Wellington 0800 200 207 Open Tuesday-Sunday
from 7pm-1am.Auckland Central 0508 927 654 / 0508
Open everyday 8pm-12am. -
South Africa Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) Helplines:
Suicide Crisis Helpline 0800 567 567
24hr Substance Abuse Helpline 0800 12 13 14
Mental Health Helplines 0800 456 789 / 0800 21 22 23
-
Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative (MANI) 0809111MANI(6264)
-
Lifeline 13 11 14
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
Suicide callback service 1300 659 467
The MindSpot Clinic 1800 61 44 34
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 Free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25
-
https://www.healthhub.sg/a-z/support-groups-and-others/20/call-on-these-when-you-need-help
https://www.ncss.gov.sg/NCSS/media/NCSS-Documents-and-Forms/NCSS%20Internal%20Documents/Directory-on-Mental-Health-Services.pdf
Several organisations have also recently released a national platform mindline.sg to help users assess their wellbeing and provide some forms of assistance if needed.
-
Befrienders - 24 hr hotline
Other resources:
https://www.aia.com.my/en/what-matters/seetheotherside/mental-health-helpline-resources.html -
#ThereisHelp at National Centre for Mental Health Crisis hotline 1553 (+63) 917-899-8727 / (02) 7-989-8727
-
Tell Lifeline on 03-5774-0992
https://telljp.com/lifeline /
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/hukushi_kaigo/seikatsuhogo/jisatsu/soudan_tel.html
-
Alliance of psychologists hotline service SEJIWA 119 text 8
-
Connect counselling Helpline: 1800 477 477
https://connectcounselling.ie/
Samaritans: FreePhone 116123 -
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) hotline 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org
Crisis Text Line – Text NAMI to 741-741 Connect with a trained crisis counsellor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Call 800-273-TALK (8255) If you or someone you know is in crisis—whether they are considering suicide or not—please call the toll-free Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) to speak with a trained crisis counsellor 24/7.