if you are in immediate danger, call emergency services.
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text "START" to 88788
live chat thehotline.org
24/7 support for victims and survivors of domestic violence.
website apav.pt
support for crime victims including domestic violence. serviço de apoio a vítimas de crime.
live chat: womensaid.org.uk
24/7 national domestic abuse helpline. free and confidential.
text "START" to 678-678
chat at thetrevorproject.org
crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people. 24/7 support.
peer support hotline run by and for trans people. available daily.
email ilga@ilga-portugal.pt
visit their website ilga-portugal.pt
support and advocacy for LGBTI+ people in portugal.
online chat available
peer support, information, and local resources for LGBTQ+ individuals.
text 988
chat at 988lifeline.org
24/7 crisis support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress.
live chat crisistextline.org
free, 24/7 crisis support via text message.
mental health support and health information line in portugal.
email jo@samaritans.org
live chat samaritans.org
24/7 emotional support for anyone struggling to cope.
live chat on hotline.rainn.org
24/7 support for survivors of sexual assault.
24/7 professional crisis counselors for children and adults concerned about child abuse.
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