RESOURCES

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, human trafficking, or a mental health crisis (to include thoughts of self-harm or suicidal ideation), there are resources and people available to help you 24/7. I’ve listed a few below by country.

In case of emergency, or threat of immediate harm, always call your local emergency number. In the United States, that number is 911.

NOTE: I say this as a romance author, not a trained professional.

United States

• National Domestic Violence Hotline (open 24/7): 800-799-7233

• Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call or text, open 24/7): 988

• Trans Lifeline (offers trans community, support, and resources): 877-565-8860

• National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888

Canada

• Suicide Crisis Helpline (call or text, open 24/7): 988

• Shelter Safe (Women’s shelter-seeking service) : https://www.sheltersafe.ca/

• Kids Help Phone (offers 24/7 mental health services for kids, teens, and YAs): 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868

• Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-833-900-1010

United Kingdom

• For thoughts of suicide, call NHS 111 (24/7)

  • Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): 0800 58 58 58

  • SOS Silence of Suicide: 0808 115 1505

• For help with domestic violence:

  • ENGLAND: Refuge’s National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247

  • NORTHERN IRELAND: Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline: 0808 802 1414

  • SCOTLAND: Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline: 0800 027 1234

  • WALES: Live Free Fear: 0808 80 10 100

  • UK-Wide (for male victims): 0808 801 0327

• Modern Slavery Helpline: 08000 121 700