Free Global Resources for Support and Healing
If you or someone you know is struggling with abuse or mental health challenges, please reach out to these free, confidential, and professional services:
- Chayn An award-winning global platform that provides multilingual resources, guides, and online courses for survivors of abuse. Their Global Directory helps you find local support services in almost any country.
- 7 Cups A mental health ecosystem providing 24/7 free emotional support. You can chat anonymously with trained “listeners” or join support groups for trauma, anxiety, and depression.
- Find A Helpline A comprehensive global tool that connects you to over 1,600 free and confidential helplines worldwide. You can filter by country and the specific issue you are facing (abuse, suicide prevention, etc.).
- Bright Sky App A free mobile app (available in many countries) that provides information on domestic abuse and a secure directory of specialist support services. It includes a “Journal” feature to safely record incidents of abuse.
- Befrienders Worldwide A global network of centers providing confidential emotional support to people in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts. They offer a safe space to be heard without judgment.
- Blue Knot Foundation A leading organization specialized in Complex Trauma (CPTSD). They provide extensive educational resources and support specifically for adult survivors of childhood trauma.
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline (Global Access) While based in the US, their website offers extensive safety planning tools, educational articles, and a 24/7 chat service that can guide survivors globally on how to stay safe.