Jessica’s Support Services
Below is a list of key support lines and services across Australia, Canada, and the United States. These services cover crisis situations, mental health, family or sexual violence, and community support. Where possible, services are confidential and available 24 hours a day.
Australia Support
Lifeline Australia
Call 13 11 14 for confidential, 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention.
Visit Lifeline Australia website1800RESPECT
Call 1800 737 732 for confidential support relating to sexual assault, domestic or family violence.
Visit 1800RESPECT websiteBeyond Blue
Call 1300 22 4636 for mental health support, including depression and anxiety.
Visit Beyond Blue websiteKids Helpline
Call 1800 55 1800 for confidential support for children and young people.
Visit Kids Helpline websiteCanada Support
Canada Suicide Prevention Service
Call 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645 for 24-hour support in English and French.
Visit Canada Suicide Prevention Service websiteKids Help Phone
Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868 for youth support across Canada.
Visit Kids Help Phone websiteUnited States Support
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call or text 988 for confidential, 24-hour support during mental health crises.
Visit Lifeline websiteNational Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788 for domestic violence support.
Visit The Hotline websiteCrisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counsellor.
Visit Crisis Text Line websiteChildhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Call 1-800-422-4453 for confidential support relating to child abuse or neglect.
Visit Childhelp websiteTrans Lifeline
Call 1-877-565-8860 to speak with trained peer support workers from the trans community.
Visit Trans Lifeline websiteThe Trevor Project
Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678 for LGBTQ+ youth crisis support.
Visit The Trevor Project