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Dark Hearts

Dear brave listeners… every once and a while we all slip into the darkness but some of us have a little more difficulty finding our way back out of it. For those listeners I created this page, to help those of us with dark hearts.

Each of you is important in your own way. I am grateful that you’ve come here to listen to these stories. I know that it can get… difficult. It can get overwhelming, and confusing. I know the irrational sensations of anxiety and loath it so. I understand the unbareable weight of emotion. I also know the relief of help. The pride in overcoming and the joy in sharing.

I present the following outlets of assistance that are offered to anyone in who needs it.

Only when steel is pounded relentlessly by pressure in an unbearable environment does it become something stronger.

Take the next step dear listener… I know you’re brave enough.

~ Wilhelm

 

Dark Hearts Skeleton
 
American Listeners
Australian Listeners
British Listeners

  • Mind support line

    Call Mind’s support line on 0300 102 1234.

    This is a safe space for you to talk about your mental health. Our advisors are trained to listen to you and help you find specialist support if you need it.

    We’re open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays).

  • Samaritans

    You can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year:

    Samaritans is there for anyone who wants to talk.

  • SANEline

    If you’re experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else, you can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10pm every day).

    National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK

    Offers a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 (6pm to midnight every day).

  • Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

    You can call the CALM on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day) if you’re affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts. Or if you prefer not to speak on the phone, you could try the CALM webchat service.

  • Shout

    If you would prefer not to talk but want some mental health support, you could text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.

  • Papyrus HOPELINEUK

    If you’re under 35 and struggling with suicidal feelings, or concerned about a young person who might be struggling, you can call Papyrus HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141 (24 hours, 7 days a week), email pat@papyrus-uk.org or text 07786 209 697.

  • Nightline

    If you’re a student, you can look on the Nightline website to see if your university or college offers a night-time listening service. Nightline phone operators are all students too.

  • Switchboard

    If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, you can call Switchboard on 0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm every day), email chris@switchboard.lgbt or use their webchat service. Phone operators all identify as LGBT+.

  • C.A.L.L.

    If you live in Wales, you can call the Community Advice and Listening Line (C.A.L.L.) on 0800 132 737 (open 24/7) or you can text ‘help’ followed by a question to 81066.

  • Helplines Partnership

    For more options, visit the Helplines Partnership website for a directory of UK helplines. If you’re outside the UK, the Befrienders Worldwide website has a tool to search by country for emotional support helplines around the world.

  • NHS 111 – urgent mental health helpline

    You can contact NHS 111 any time to access support for your health. To get urgent mental health support, call 111 and select option 2.

    Visit the NHS 111 England and NHS 111 Wales websites to learn more, including other ways to get support

    Canadian Listeners

    • 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline

      If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

      9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline offers support that is:

      • bilingual
      • trauma-informed
      • culturally appropriate
      • available to anyone in Canada

    • Services offered by national mental health organizations

      Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)

    • Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)

    • MyGrief.ca

    • KidsGrief.ca

    • YouthGrief.ca

    • For First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples

      Hope for Wellness Help Line

      Call 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat.

      Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples seeking emotional support, crisis intervention, or referrals to community-based services.

      Support is available in English and French and, by request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut.

    • The National Indian Residential School Crisis Line

      Crisis support is available to former Indian Residential School students and their families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-866-925-4419 (toll-free).

    • Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Crisis Line

      Crisis support is available to individuals impacted by the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-844-413-6649 (toll-free).

    • For youth and young adults

      Kids Help Phone

      Call 1-800-668-6868 (toll-free) or text CONNECT to 686868. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to Canadians aged 5 to 29 who want confidential and anonymous care from trained responders.

      Visit the Kids Help Phone website for online chat support or to access online resources for children and youth.

    • For Veterans and their families

      Find supports, online resources, and mobile apps to improve well-being for releasing and former members of the CAF or RCMP, their families, and their caregivers.

    • Mental health and substance use

      There are many links between mental health and substance use. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use, help is available.