Befrienders Worldwide - linking and promoting volunteer emotional support centres.

The Befrienders Website: http://www.befrienders.org/

• lists over 1200 helplines in 60 countries around the world
• has information in 17 languages
• is the principal global online resource for those seeking information on emotional help and support, suicide myths and warning signs, self harm, depression and how to help a suicidal friend/relative
• provides advice on setting up a new centre
• has general information including statistics on suicide and the media.

Samaritans UK & ROI - Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.

IFOTES (International Federation of Telephone Emergency Services) - brings together National Associations of Telephone Emergency Service which offer emotional support, immediately accessible to any person suffering from loneliness, in a state of psychological crisis, or contemplating suicide.

LifeLine International - provides a mantle of compassion, linking people with people and country to country!

IASP (International Association for Suicide Prevention) - is dedicated to preventing suicidal behaviour, to alleviate its effects, and to provide a forum for academians, mental health professionals, crisis workers, volunteers and suicide survivors.