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As UFOP: Starbase 118 is comprised of players from many countries, our fleet has compiled the following resources to direct members to in times of personal hardship or crisis. | As UFOP: Starbase 118 is comprised of players from many countries, our fleet has compiled the following resources to direct members to in times of personal hardship or crisis. | ||
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:'''''See also: [https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/mental-health Mental Health in Australia]''' | |||
* '''[https://headtohealth.gov.au/ Head to Health]''': Australian Government's digital mental health gateway, which brings together apps, online programs, online forums, phone services, as well as a range of digital information resources from Australia's most trusted mental health organisations. | |||
* '''[https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Lifeline]''': A charity providing all experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24-hour web-based, SMS and telephone crisis support and suicide prevention services. | |||
* '''[https://kidshelpline.com.au/ Kids Helpline]''': Confidential and anonymous 24/7 telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25. | |||
* '''[https://headspace.org.au/ Headspace]''': Free online and telephone service that supports young people aged between 12 and 25 and their families going through a tough time. | |||
* '''[https://www.qlife.org.au/ QLife]''': Free telephone and web-based services to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people of all ages. | |||
* '''[https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ BeyondBlue]''': Telephone support, information and resources for people dealing with depression or anxiety. | |||
* '''[https://mensline.org.au/ Mensline]''': Free 24-hour professional telephone and online support and information service for Australian men. | |||
* '''[https://www.openarms.gov.au/ Open Arms]''': An online suite of self help mental health tools by the Australian Department of Veterans Affairs. | |||
==United Kingdom== | |||
* '''[https://www.mind.org.uk/ Mind]''': A mental health charity aiming to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone. | * '''[https://www.mind.org.uk/ Mind]''': A mental health charity aiming to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone. | ||
* '''[https://www.samaritans.org/ Samaritans]''': A charity which offers web-based and telephone contact and support for anyone who needs to talk. | * '''[https://www.samaritans.org/ Samaritans]''': A charity which offers web-based and telephone contact and support for anyone who needs to talk. | ||
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* '''[https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/ Further Helplines and Resources ]''': List of charities offering support for a wide variety of issues including specific mental health problems, eating disorders, abuse, substance abuse and addiction, and parenting, relationship and family difficulties. | * '''[https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/ Further Helplines and Resources ]''': List of charities offering support for a wide variety of issues including specific mental health problems, eating disorders, abuse, substance abuse and addiction, and parenting, relationship and family difficulties. | ||
== | ==United States== | ||
* '''[https://www.crisistextline.org/ Crisis Text Line]''': Available for any crisis, Crisis Text Line offers free, 24/7 support. Text 741741 from anywhere in the US to text with a trained crisis counselor. | |||
* '''[https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline]''': A national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. | |||
* '''[https:// | * '''[http://www.pleaselive.org/hotlines/ List of Hotlines]''': Directory of hotlines for a variety of issues, including addiction, abuse, chronic illness, domestic violence, and more. | ||
* '''[ | * '''[https://www.mentalhealth.gov/ MentalHealth.gov]''': US Government website with resources on mental health. | ||
* '''[https:// | * '''[https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ Veterans Crisis Line]''': A free, confidential resource available to anyone, with responders specially trained and experienced in helping veterans of all ages and circumstances. | ||
* '''[https://www. | * '''[https://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn19/consult/ Suicide Risk Management Consultation Program (US Military Veterans)]''': Free consultation, support, and resources that promote therapeutic best practices for providers working with veterans at risk of suicide. | ||
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