Sometimes we all need a little bit of help in life. CES can be a difficult and lonely journey without the right support. Here are a few resources to help on those bad days or seasons in life.
Mental Health
CANADA
https://talksuicide.ca/
Phone: 1-833-456-4566 (24/7/365)
Text: 45645 (4:00pm to midnight EST)
Emergency: 911
Addiction Resources: www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use/get-help-problematic-substance-use.html
UNITED KINGDOM
https://www.samaritans.org/
Phone: 116 123 (24/7/365)
Email: jo@smaritans.org (24 hour response time)
Emergency: 999
NHS (non-emergency): 111
Addictions Resources: www.turning-point.co.uk/
www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/drug-addiction-getting-help/
www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/alcohol-support/
Mind Mental Health: https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/
UNITED STATES
https://988lifeline.org/
Phone: 988 or 1-800-273-8255 (24/7/365)
Chat: https://988lifeline.org/chat/
Emergency: 911
Addiction Resources: www.samhsa.gov/
INTERNATIONAL
Country not listed above? Find your helpline here: https://findahelpline.com/i/iasp
Also speak with your doctor if you are feeling depressed, anxious, suicidal, or struggling with addiction. They will be able to help find you a therapist, program, facility, and/or a medical treatment to help.
https://talksuicide.ca/
Phone: 1-833-456-4566 (24/7/365)
Text: 45645 (4:00pm to midnight EST)
Emergency: 911
Addiction Resources: www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use/get-help-problematic-substance-use.html
UNITED KINGDOM
https://www.samaritans.org/
Phone: 116 123 (24/7/365)
Email: jo@smaritans.org (24 hour response time)
Emergency: 999
NHS (non-emergency): 111
Addictions Resources: www.turning-point.co.uk/
www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/drug-addiction-getting-help/
www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/alcohol-support/
Mind Mental Health: https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/
UNITED STATES
https://988lifeline.org/
Phone: 988 or 1-800-273-8255 (24/7/365)
Chat: https://988lifeline.org/chat/
Emergency: 911
Addiction Resources: www.samhsa.gov/
INTERNATIONAL
Country not listed above? Find your helpline here: https://findahelpline.com/i/iasp
Also speak with your doctor if you are feeling depressed, anxious, suicidal, or struggling with addiction. They will be able to help find you a therapist, program, facility, and/or a medical treatment to help.
Food Banks
Canada
www.foodbankscanada.ca/
www.dailybread.ca/
United Kingdom
www.trusselltrust.org/
Phone: 01722 580 180
Email: enquiries@trusselltrust.org
Financial Helpline: 0808 2082138 for free (open Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm)
United States
www.feedingamerica.org/
www.nokidhungry.org/
State, regional, and local food banks are also available in many areas
International
www.foodbanking.org/
ADDITIONAL FOOD BANK RESOURCES
- Local churches, Salvation Army, United Way, or by searching for your city or region with "_______ food bank" on Google
- Food stamp programs
www.foodbankscanada.ca/
www.dailybread.ca/
United Kingdom
www.trusselltrust.org/
Phone: 01722 580 180
Email: enquiries@trusselltrust.org
Financial Helpline: 0808 2082138 for free (open Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm)
United States
www.feedingamerica.org/
www.nokidhungry.org/
State, regional, and local food banks are also available in many areas
International
www.foodbanking.org/
ADDITIONAL FOOD BANK RESOURCES
- Local churches, Salvation Army, United Way, or by searching for your city or region with "_______ food bank" on Google
- Food stamp programs
Accessibility
CANADA
United Way
www.unitedway.ca/
Phone: 211
Salvation Army
www.salvationarmy.ca/
March of Dimes
www.marchofdimes.ca/en-ca
Lions Club
www.lionsclubs.org/en
United Way
www.unitedway.ca/
Phone: 211
Salvation Army
www.salvationarmy.ca/
March of Dimes
www.marchofdimes.ca/en-ca
Lions Club
www.lionsclubs.org/en
UNITED KINGDOM
United Way
www.unitedway.org/
Phone: 211
Salvation Army
www.salvationarmy.org/
Lions Club
www.lionsclubs.org/en
United Way
www.unitedway.org/
Phone: 211
Salvation Army
www.salvationarmy.org/
Lions Club
www.lionsclubs.org/en
UNITED STATES
United Way
www.unitedway.org/
Phone: 211
Salvation Army
www.salvationarmy.org/
Lions Club
www.lionsclubs.org/en
United Way
www.unitedway.org/
Phone: 211
Salvation Army
www.salvationarmy.org/
Lions Club
www.lionsclubs.org/en
INTERNATIONAL
United Way (available in 40 countries)
www.unitedway.org/
www.211.org/
Phone: 211
Salvation Army
www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/
Lions Club
www.lionsclubs.org/en
United Way (available in 40 countries)
www.unitedway.org/
www.211.org/
Phone: 211
Salvation Army
www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/
Lions Club
www.lionsclubs.org/en
ADDITIONAL ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCES
Assistive Devices
- Local hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, Lions Club, local community service organizations, or second hand stores may have free or discounted accessibility devices such as canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.
Transportation
- Some public transit systems offer free or discounted rates for those with disabilities on their traditional vehicles and routes and/or on designated accessible vehicles with scheduled and pre-booked stops.
- Some taxi companies offer discounted rates
Miscellaneous
- Independent Living Centers, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists in your area will be able to help guide you to needed resources
Assistive Devices
- Local hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, Lions Club, local community service organizations, or second hand stores may have free or discounted accessibility devices such as canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.
Transportation
- Some public transit systems offer free or discounted rates for those with disabilities on their traditional vehicles and routes and/or on designated accessible vehicles with scheduled and pre-booked stops.
- Some taxi companies offer discounted rates
Miscellaneous
- Independent Living Centers, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists in your area will be able to help guide you to needed resources
If you are looking for a resource that isn't listed or have any suggestions or helpful resources you feel should be included, please send an email to karen@ceslife.org