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Resources For Any Needing Help

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We all know that for most of us, life can be hard sometimes. Sometimes, it can even seem to be just too much. And sometimes, we even consider ending it.

For anyone who is going through one of those times right now, this is for you.

All of the ZAFur staff would like to extend the invitation to please talk to us if you are going through one of these times. We personally understand hard times. Many of us have been there in the past. Know that things can get better, at the very least to the point where they are bearable once more.

However, we understand that we are just the people running this forum, and that there are others who are far better equipped to help you out. With that in mind, here are some resources that we urge you to please use if you are in a position where you need them.

There are people who are waiting to hear from you so they can help you.


In South Africa:

10111 and 10177 are the national emergency numbers for the police and ambulances in South Africa.

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group(http://www.sadag.org/index.php?option=c ... Itemid=114) provides a suicide helpline which can be reached at 0800 567 567.

The Lifeline helpline (http://lifeline.co.za/i-need-help/) is open 24 hours a day. It can be reached by calling 011 422 4242. If allows the caller to get emotional support and counselling with a range of challenges including depression, suicidal thoughts, divorce, domestic violence, eating disorders, other mental health problems, family matters, grief, loss and HIV/AIDS. The organization says diversity is an important value for them:"We deeply respect and value the differences in people and culture and believe that Emotional Wellness is a universal human need".

General Lifeline services (http://lifelinesa.co.za) are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, allowing callers to discuss a range of challenges from trauma and suicide to relationship issues.They can be reached by calling 0861 322 322.

There are also regional LifeLine centres available:

LifeLine Durban: Durban, South Africa
๐Ÿ“ž (+27 31) 312-2323
LifeLine.Durban.za
24/7 / Email help@lifelinedurban.org.za

LifeLine/ChildLine East London: East London, South Africa
๐Ÿ“ž (+27 43) 722-2000
LifeChildLine.EastLondon.za
08h00 โ€“ 22h00/Email lifelineel@yahoo.co.uk

The Triangle project (https://triangle.org.za/about/) provides a helpline where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people can talk to a trained professional. The professional will ensure the callers privacy and can also refer the caller to other support networks. It can be reached at (021) 712 6699 daily from 13:00 to 21:00. The counselor will then call you back.

OUT (http://www.out.org.za/index.php/what-s- ... t-services) Provides a helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people which can be reached at 0860 688 688. The helpline is open from Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 16:30 and is operated by trained and experienced lay counsellors. Reverse charge calls are accepted. OUT does also provide face-to-face-counseling.

LifeLine Pietermaritzburg (https://www.facebook.com/LifeLinePietermaritzburg) is a registered Non-profit organisation in Pietermaritzburg South Africa. The organisation has been around for the past 43 years. Lifeline Pietermaritzburg focuses on rendering psychosocial support to the Pietermaritzburg community through the mediums of counselling - email, face-to-face and telephone- community dialogues and awareness campaigns, HCT (HIV counselling and testing) as well as various training's which are both SETA and non SETA accedited. All services other than some trainings are free.

The Akeso group of psychiatric clinics also run their own intervention unit, which can drive out to someone that is at high risk and intervene on the spot. Be aware that this is a private hospital group whose services are not available everywhere in the country, and that they charge for their use.
๐Ÿ“ž 0861 HELP US (4357 87)
Web: https://www.akeso.co.za/
Email: help@akeso.co.za


Internationally, online:
Online crisis help is often available for people in any country, so don't be afraid to try to contact any of the sites listed.

GLBT National Youth Help Center (LGBTQ Teens/Youth - 25 and under)
http://www.glbthotline.org/youth-talkline.html
๐Ÿ“ž 1-800-246-PRIDE/1-800-246-7743 (Monday - Friday 4:00 pm - Midnight EST / Saturday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST)
Email: help@GLBThotline.org
Chat (peer to peer): http://www.glbthotline.org/peer-chat.html

GURL.com (general site for girls)
http://my.gurl.com/
Suicide Support Board (open): http://my.gurl.com/forums/index/563-Suicide-Support

IMAlive
http://www.imalive.org
Chat: https://www.imalive.org/about.php

Lifeline Crisis Chat
http://www.crisischat.org
1 to 1 Chat: http://chat.suicidepreventionlifeline.o ... eChat.aspx

The Okay Project
Email: theokayproject@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOkayProject
Twitter: twitter.com/theokayproject
Tumblr: theokayproject.tumblr.com/

OnYourMind Chat
http://www.onyourmind.net
Chat: http://www.onyourmind.net/client/gochat.html (4:30 pm -9:30 pm PST, Monday - Thursday)
Email: http://www.onyourmind.net/test-contact-form
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnYourMind.net
Twitter: https://twitter.com/onyourmindnet

ReachOut Australia (25 and under)
http://au.reachout.com
๐Ÿ“ž 1800 55 1800
Email: counsellor@kidshelpline.com.au
1 to 1 chat: https://kidshelpline.com.au/teens/get-h ... unselling/

The Samaritans (UK)
http://www.samaritans.org
๐Ÿ“ž 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Info and email support: worldwide / Information and support

Suicide Forums
https://www.suicideforum.com
Open forums and chat: https://www.suicideforum.com/community (requires registration)

TeenHelp
http://www.teenhelp.org/
Forums and open chat
1 to 1 chat (may not be available)

Teenline (peer to peer)
http://teenlineonline.org
๐Ÿ“ž (310) 855-HOPE
๐Ÿ“ž (800) TLC-TEEN (nationwide toll-free) 6pm to 10pm PST.
Text "TEEN" to 839863 (6:00pm-9:00pm PST)
Email: https://teenlineonline.org/talk-now/
Message boards: https://teenlineonline.org/board/

The Trevor Project (LGBTQ youth)
http://www.thetrevorproject.org
๐Ÿ“ž 866-488-7386
1 to 1 chat (3pm - 10pm ET/12pm - 7pm PT daily): http://www.thetrevorproject.org/pages/get-help-now
Text: Text "Trevor" to 1-202-304-1200. (Monday-Friday 3pm - 10pm ET/12pm - 7pm PT)
Forums and open chat (require registration): https://www.trevorspace.org/f/front

Veterans Crisis Line
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
๐Ÿ“ž 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
Text: 838255
1 to 1 Chat: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/Chat ... rvice.aspx

Youthspace (Canada only - 30 and under)
http://youthspace.ca
Text 778-783-0177
Email: http://youthspace.ca/contact-us/
Forum: http://youthspace.ca/forum/
Chat: Link on site (scheduled times)

Zelfmoordlijn1813 (Dutch)
http://www.zelfmoord1813.be
๐Ÿ“ž 1813
1 to 1 chat: https://www.zelfmoord1813.be/chat-met-z ... dlijn-1813
Email: https://email.zelfmoord1813.be/


In the United States:

911 is the national emergency number in the United States.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/) is a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. It is only available in the United States. A 24-hour an Online Chat in partnership with Contact USA is also available.

Crisis Text Line (crisistextline.org) is the only 24/7, nationwide crisis-intervention text-message hotline.

Samaritans (http://www.samaritansusa.org/) is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in distress or at risk of suicide throughout the United States.

The San Francisco Night Ministry (http://www.sfnightministry.org/) provides free confidential telephone counseling between 10 p.m and 4 a.m. Pacific Standard Time to anyone from any locality.

The Trevor Project (http://www.thetrevorproject.org/) is a nationwide organization that provide crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth.

Trans Lifeline (http://www.translifeline.org/) is an American organization that provide crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to transgender and non-binary individuals. Trans Lifeline offers service throughout the United States and Canada.

HopeLine (http://www.hopeline-nc.org) is a suicide prevention and crisis intervention hotline that can be called or texted. They operate by using active listening to support and reflect through any kind of crisis, even if not suicide related. While they are based in Raleigh, NC, they serve the entire nation.



Other suicide crisis organizations:
http://suicideprevention.wikia.com/wiki ... _Directory


Please don't hesitate to use any of the above resources at any time. They have helped many others who have gone through similar situations. From all of us here at ZAFur, we truly hope that you can find the help that you need.
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