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Support

You don't have to carry this alone

If you're struggling, please reach out. These services are free and confidential. Hours can change, so please check the service's website.

If you need urgent support

Tele-MANASIndia
Call 14416 or 1-800-891-4416, 24/7, in many languages.
988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineUS
Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org.
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis HelplineCanada
Call or text 9-8-8, 24/7.
SamaritansUK and Ireland
Call 116 123, any time, free.
ShoutUK
Text SHOUT to 85258, free, 24/7.
Text 50808Ireland
Text HELLO to 50808, free, 24/7.
LifelineAustralia
Call 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14, 24/7.
1737, Need to Talk?New Zealand
Call or text 1737, free, 24/7.
Find A HelplineEverywhere else
Free, verified helplines in more than 175 countries at findahelpline.com.

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call your local emergency number.

Grief and bereavement support

Cruse Bereavement SupportUK
Free helpline 0808 808 1677.
GrieflineAustralia
1300 845 745, Monday to Friday.
Blue Cross Pet Bereavement SupportUK
Free, 0800 096 6606, 8.30am to 8.30pm every day.
Cats Protection Paws to ListenUK
Free, 0800 024 94 94, weekdays 9am to 5pm.
Lap of LoveUS and online
Free weekly online pet loss support groups at lapoflove.com.

Your doctor, your employer's assistance programme, or a local hospice can also help you find a counsellor.