Viewer Guide: Distressing Content & Talking To Someone

Sometimes content you watch on TV, at the cinema or online; or what you listen to in music, podcasts or on the radio - including news reports - can be confronting and disturbing.

Such material can cause sadness, distress, or trigger traumatic memories for people, particularly survivors of past abuse, violence and trauma. For some people, these responses can be overwhelming. If you need to talk to someone, support is available.

There are support organizations and groups in every country that you can consult with. Some of the services available in your country are listed below. In an emergency, contact your country's emergency service.

If you think you may need urgent help, contact your local emergency service or go to the nearest emergency department or doctor.

Support Services In Your Region

  United States

Emergency Services
Phone: 911

Crisis Text Line
Text: Text HOME to 741741
Every texter is connected with a Crisis Counselor.
https://www.crisistextline.org

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Phone: 988
988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
https://988lifeline.org/

Your Life Your Voice
Phone: 1 800 448 3000
Text: Text VOICE to 20121
Both Phone and Text Services Available 24/7
https://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org

Teen Line
Phone: 800 852 8336
Text: Text "TEEN" to 839863 6:00PM to 9:00PM Pacific Time.
Our teen phone hotline is open from 6pm to 10pm Pacific Time, every night, and redirects to Didi Hirsch's Suicide Prevention Center after hours.
https://teenlineonline.org

211
Phone: 211
For people in crisis who need emergency referrals to social and community services but are not experiencing an immediate life-threatening emergency.
https://www.211.org

International Emergency Number (From Mobile Phones)
Phone: 112
The standard international emergency number that can be dialled from most mobile (cell) phones worldwide. Use of this number is a general guide only, and it may be unavailable in some regions.

Jesus Cares
https://www.jesuscares.com

7 Cups
https://www.7cups.com

Mind Allies International
https://www.mindallies.co.uk/help

The above is not a complete list of organizations or professionals who can assist you, and event.digital does not endorse them. Contact your local emergency service or go to the nearest emergency department or doctor if you need urgent help. The above information has been provided by third party organizations. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, please conduct your own independent searches if you are unable to reach an organization.

To list your organization, or notify us of any changes, please contact us.