Finding a person to talk to

Human and professional support

The contacts below are set by whoever runs this deployment. Real telephone numbers are never invented or guessed by this application, so if you still see a placeholder it has not been configured yet.

Contact details

Type of supportContact
Emergency service [LOCAL_EMERGENCY_SERVICE]
Crisis or helpline service [CRISIS_SUPPORT_SERVICE]
Mental health professional [MENTAL_HEALTH_PROFESSIONAL]
Someone you trust [TRUSTED_PERSON]

Deployment owners set these with the MENTAL_AID_EMERGENCY_CONTACT, MENTAL_AID_CRISIS_CONTACT, MENTAL_AID_PROFESSIONAL_CONTACT, and MENTAL_AID_TRUSTED_CONTACT environment variables.

Reaching out

  • A family doctor or general practitioner can refer you to mental health services.
  • Universities and many employers offer free, confidential counselling.
  • Telling one person you trust what is happening is often the hardest and most useful step.
  • You do not need the right words. Saying that you are struggling is enough to start.

This assistant is an AI tool, not a therapist. It does not diagnose, does not advise on medication, and cannot provide emergency care.