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Worried about someone

Even if you are close to someone, it can sometimes be hard to tell how much emotional pain they are in and whether they need help; and it can be equally as hard recognising it in yourself. Often, it’s something small that can make you think something isn’t quite right – often that hunch will be right. You might see it in yourself or in someone else, or someone could see it in you. There is a range of services and support available to help when you are worried about someone else or yourself.

Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time, 24 hours a day.

Websites

Worried about Someone - Mental Health Foundation

Worried About Someone - ReThink

What to Do, What to Say, What to Know

How to Check-in

Need to Talk

Depression helpline 0800 111 757 or text ‘8681’

Lifeline 0800 LIFELINE (0800 543 354) or text ‘Help’ to 4357

What's Up 0800 942 8787 (for 5–18-year-olds; 1 pm to 11 pm).

Youthline 0800 376 633, free text 234

Asian Family Counselling Services 0800 862 342

Chinese Lifeline – 0800 888 880 (for people who speak Mandarin or Cantonese)

Refugees as Survivors psychological support for refugees and asylum seekers 0800 472 769

24/7 HELPline support for sexual abuse survivors 0800 623 1700