International Organizations - Webfind

Here are some notable mental health organizations and charities worldwide, along with their helplines and resources:

International Organizations

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):

  • Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
  • Website: nami.org
  • Focus: Advocacy, education, support, and public awareness in the U.S.

Mental Health Europe (MHE):

  • Website: mhe-sme.org
  • Focus: Promoting mental health and wellbeing, advocating for human rights of mental health service users across Europe.

North America

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP):

  • Website: afsp.org
  • Focus: Suicide prevention through education, advocacy, and support for those affected by suicide.

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA):

  • Website: cmha.ca
  • Helpline: Crisis Services Canada - 1-833-456-4566
  • Focus: Mental health promotion and mental illness support in Canada.

Europe

Samaritans (UK and Ireland):

  • Helpline: 116 123 (UK & Ireland)
  • Website: samaritans.org
  • Focus: Providing emotional support to anyone in distress or at risk of suicide.

Mental Health Ireland:

Australia

Beyond Blue:

  • Helpline: 1300 22 4636
  • Website: beyondblue.org.au
  • Focus: Depression, anxiety, and suicide prevention.

Headspace:

  • Website: headspace.org.au
  • Focus: Mental health services for young people aged 12-25.

Asia

The Live Love Laugh Foundation (India):

Samaritans of Singapore (SOS):

  • Helpline: 1800-221-4444
  • Website: sos.org.sg
  • Focus: Suicide prevention and crisis support.

Africa

South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG):

  • Helpline: 0800 567 567
  • Website: sadag.org
  • Focus: Providing mental health support and crisis intervention services.

Global Resources

Befrienders Worldwide:

  • Website: befrienders.org
  • Focus: Providing emotional support to prevent suicide worldwide.

These organizations and their helplines offer crucial support for mental health issues and are instrumental in raising awareness and providing assistance globally. By engaging with these resources, individuals can access necessary support and contribute to broader mental health awareness efforts​