Are you going through a difficult time?
If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide or self-harm and are in immediate danger, seek help as soon as possible by calling a local emergency telephone number, a suicide prevention hotline, or by going to the nearest emergency room. At DeviantArt, we care deeply about our community – aiming to provide all our members with a safe and fun environment to create and grow. However, we do not have trained medical professionals who can respond directly to life-threatening emergencies. Please use the following resources if you are concerned about the safety of a DeviantArt member – including yourself.
Resources for getting help.
Suicide, self-harm, and crisis prevention hotlines provide help to those in need – often acting as the first point of contact for individuals who are seeking help, support, and information. Contact a hotline if you need support for yourself or need help supporting a friend. If you're concerned about a friend, encourage the friend to contact a hotline as well.
Worldwide
United States
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Trained counselors at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline are available right now. All conversations are confidential and free. Call them at 1-800-273-8255 or start a chat.
- Veteran Crisis Line (for active U.S. service members, veterans, and family members)
- 1 800 273 8255
- SMS: 838255
- The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender National Hotline
- 888 843 4564
- The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender National Youth Talkline (youth serving youth through age 25)
- 800 246 7743
Canada
- Kids Help Phone (for youth under 20)
- 1 800 668 6868
- For people over 20, find a crisis center that serves your area:
United Kingdom / Ireland
- Samaritans
- 08457 90 90 90 (UK)
- 1850 60 90 90 (Republic of Ireland)
- jo@samaritans.org
Germany
- Telefonseelsorge
- 0800 111 0 111
- 0800 111 0 222
- Nummer gegen Kummer
- 0800 111 0 550 (adults)
- 0800 111 0 333 (children)
Australia
- Lifeline Australia
- 13 11 14
- Kids Helpline
- 1800 55 1800
- Beyond Blue
- 1300 22 4636
Austria
- Rat auf Draht
- 147
Belgium
Brazil / Portugal
- CVV
- 141
- atendimento@cvv.org.br
Czech Republic
- Linka bezpecí
- 116 111
- Linka duvery Ostrava
- 596 618 908
- 737 267 939
- Linka duševní tísne Most
- 476 701 444
- Skype: ldt.most
- Linka duvery DKC
- 241 484 149
- Skype: ld_dkc
- Linka bezpecí
- 116 111 (deti a mládež)
Denmark
- Livslinien
- www.livslinien.dk
- 70 201 201
Finland
France
- S.O.S Amitié
- 01 42 96 26 26
Greece
- Klimaka NGO
Hong Kong
- The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong
- www.sbhk.org.hk
- 2389 2222
- The Samaritans Hong Kong
- 2896 0000
Hungary
- Blue Line
- 116 123
- sos@sos505.hu
India
- AASRA
- 91 22 27546669
- 91 22 27546667
- aasrahelpline@yahoo.com
Israel
- ERAN
- Free call within Israel: 1201
- Out of Israel: 972 76 8844400
- SAHAR (Emotional support chat line)
- www.sahar.org.il (Hebrew)
- www.sahar.org.il/?categoryId=6… (Arabic)
Italy
- Telefono Azzurro
- 19696
- Telefono Amico
- 199 284 284
Japan
- TELL Tokyo English Lifeline
- www.telljp.com/ (English)
- www.telljp.com/index.php?/jp/f… (Japanese)
- 03 5774 0992 (English)
Latvia
- Skalbes
- 371 67222922
- 371 27722292
Lithuania
- Lithuanian Association of Emotional Support Lines
- Vaiku linija (Child line)
- 116 111
- Jaunimo linija (Youth line)
- 8 800 28888
- Pagalbos moterims linija (Women’s line)
- 8 800 66366
- pagalba@moteriai.lt
- Linija Doverija (Support for Russian-speaking clients)
- 8 800 77277
Luxembourg
- SOS Détresse – Hëllef iwwer Telefon
- 454545
- Kanner-Jugendtelefon
- 116 111
Netherlands
- Foundation 113Online
- www.113online.nl
- 0900 113 0 113
New Zealand
- National Depression Initiative
- www.thelowdown.co.nz
- 0800 111 757
- SMS: 5626
- team@thelowdown.co.nz
- Youthline
- 0800 376633
- SMS: 234
- talk@youthline.co.nz
- parenttalk@youthline.co.nz
Norway
- Kirkens SOS
- 815 33 300
Poland
- Fundacja Dzieci Niczyje
- 116 111
Serbia
- Centar Srce
- 0800 300 303
- vanja@centarsrce.org
Singapore
- Samaritans of Singapore (SOS)
- 1800 221 4444
- pat@sos.org.sg
South Africa
- The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG)
- 0800 567 567
- SMS: 31393
South Korea
- Korea Suicide Prevention Center
- 82 2 2203 0053
- spc@spckorea.or.kr
- Counsel24.com
- Phone hotlines can be found here.
Spain
- Teléfono de la Esperanza
- 902500002
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
The DeviantArt community is a source of strong, lasting friendships, where artists support each other through difficult times. Our community naturally encourages one another to share their emotions and passion to help enrich their art and the world around them. Sometimes, as helpful as we want to be, it’s best to seek professional help. While no particular incident led to this journal, we want to ensure there is a quick and easy way to reach out for help whenever it might be needed.