Resources for Crisis Assistance & Charities.

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International Crisis Resources Find a helpline: https://findahelpline.com List of international suicide hotlines: http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html List of Embassies and hospitals: http://www.helplinedatabase.com

USA based Resources (for emergencies, call 911) 211: Connections to Help and Resources https://www.211.org or call 211 (Available in most but not all places in the US) Non-emergency police services (etc.): call 311 (Available in many but not all places in the US) Poison Control: (800)222-1222 (Animal Poison Control: (888)426-4435) Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 or (800)273-8255 Text Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/chat Veterans Crisis Lifeline: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net Suicide.org: prevention, awareness, support https://www.suicide.org I'm Alive.org: Online Crisis Network https://www.imalive.org Grief, loss, mental health, etc.: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/stress-coping/grief-loss.html Resources for Vulnerable Communities: https://www.google.com/covid19/resources/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=hpp&utm_campaign=US-EN#vulnerable-community (^ Note: May I recommend caution with information from Autism Speaks, and to seek additional sources elsewhere) ASPCA (animal welfare): https://www.aspca.org/investigations-rescue/report-animal-cruelty (in many cases it is worth researching local animal shelters and wildlife rehabilitation centers)

Various Buffalo, Erie County, and Western New York based Resources (for emergencies, dial 911) Non-emergency Police Services (etc.): 311 or (716)851-4890 Crisis Services: (716)834-3131 (Crisis Services Kid's Helpline: (716)834-1144) https://crisisservices.org Connections to Help and Resources: 211 https://www.211wny.org/resources Erie County Social Services: (716)858-8000 https://www3.erie.gov/socialservices Ny State Domestic Violence Hotline: 1(800)942-6906 Food Assistance: Feed More WNY: (716)822-2002 https://www.feedmorewny.org Food Access: Buffalo Community Fridges https://www.buffalocommunityfridges.com Food and Hygiene Product Assistance: RootedInLove https://rootedinloveinc.com Diaper Access: Every Bottom Covered https://www.everybottomcovered.org Some Resources for Homeless (Buffalo NY) - Buffalo City Mission: 100 E Tupper St, Buffalo, NY 14203. (716)854-8181 - Hearts for the Homeless: (716)877-3536 - Homeless Alliance of WNY: 960 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14202(716)853-1101 - Durham Memorial AME Zion Church: 172 E. Eagle St. (716-856-4943) (Day-time Showers) - Friends of the Night People: 394 Hudson St. (716-884-5375) (Day-time Showers, 3pm Meal) - Harbor House Drop-in Center: 241 Genesee St. (716-842-4185) (Bathing, Laundry, Refreshments) - Matt Urban Hope Center: 385 Paderewski Dr. (716-893-7222) (Shower, Laundry, Diner, 3-5pm) - VA Health Care for Homeless Help for veterans: 1298 Main St. (716-881-5855) (Shower, Laundry, Clothing, Computer lab)

Various UK based resources (for emergencies, call 999) NHS: Services: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services NHS: Mental health, abuse, and other issues: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines NHS non-emergency number: 111 Police non-emergency number: 101 RSPCA (animal welfare): Website: https://www.rspca.org.uk Questions: https://www.rspca.org.uk/utilities/contactus/askus Cruelty/Distress: https://www.rspca.org.uk/utilities/contactus/reportcruelty Samaritans (suicide helpline): 116 123 (yes, this is the full number) ChildLine (helpline for children): https://www.childline.org.uk 0800 1111 (yes, this is the full number) Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Southall Black Sisters (ethnic minority women experiencing domestic/sexual violence, forced marriage, dowry abuse): 0208 571 0800 https://www.southallblacksisters.org.uk Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300 https://www.stalkinghelpline.org Men's Advice Line: 0808 801 0327 Galop (LGBT support): https://galop.org.uk LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 999 5428 Conversion Therapy Helpline: 0800 130 3335 LGBT+ Hate Crime Helpline: 020 7704 2040 Voice UK (Learning Disabilities): 0845 122 8695 Respect Advice Line (information and advise for people abusive to their partners): 0808 802 4040

Charity Resources Word game to support Charity: https://freerice.com Charity Verification: (you can also make donations via this site) https://www.charitynavigator.org (Chairty navigator is for large US based charities, but covers many international charities). Tips for evaluating other Charities: https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=847

Additional Other useful numbers to keep at hand: In Case of Emergency contacts, Doctor, Hospital, Vet, Pet Sitter, Neighbour, Animal rescue, Widlife rehabilitation centre, Utilities (landlord, electrcity company, electrician, water company, plumber, gas company, etc.), Insurance (House, car, health, etc.), Breakdown service, Taxi / car service, Local police, Lawyer, Directory enquiries, Locksmith, Social services. - Some numbers for emergency services will be different depending on country/state, so check for your location, and before travelling (you may also want an embassy number when travelling internationally, as well as additional travel resources). Note I will not be posting links to specific charities unless those links provide free information; I am not here to directly influence where people donate their money, time, etc. My permission is not required to share these resources. I share no affiliation with these resources. I am not notified of changes, so there is a risk of outdated information and links, so please verify elsewhere. This is typed out by hand and may contain inaccuracies. This is provided as a courtesy and is not an official source.