The holiday season may be festive for many, but it can bring loneliness and despair for others. TherapyRoute.com, one of South Africa’s most trusted routes to finding psychologists, psychiatrists, therapy and counselling near you, is raising awareness of a vital lifeline – helplines and suicide hotlines throughout South Africa and worldwide.
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About the suicide hotline services:
TherapyRoute.com maintains an extensive list of suicide hotlines, crisis lines and helplines provided by various organisations worldwide. These resources are open to everyone, 24/7 and, in some cases, toll-free.
They offer a compassionate ear and support to those struggling with suicidal thoughts and feelings.
Visit its comprehensive public service resources pages to find a list of numbers to call when in need.
Why the focus on the holidays?
During the holiday season, feelings of loneliness and sadness can intensify and suicidal thoughts may be on the rise. TherapyRoute.com aims to shed light on these critical services and provide hope to those in need.
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A unified effort for mental health:
It’s important to note that these hotlines are not TherapyRoute’s own but a coalition of lines run by different organisations globally. TherapyRoute.com maintains this comprehensive list as a free public service, connecting individuals with the needed help.
Get involved:
TherapyRoute.com calls upon the general public and mental health awareness activists to join the mission of spreading awareness.
‘By sharing these resources widely, we can encourage those in crisis to reach out and access the support they deserve.’
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