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If you are in immediate danger in the UK, call 999.
You can contact Samaritans (24/7) on 116 123 or text "SHOUT" to 85258.
You can also visit samaritans.org .
Altea does not aim to replace human connection. If talking with another person would feel more helpful, there are organisations that can provide additional support.
ANDYSMANCLUB provides free peer-to-peer support groups for men, offering a judgement-free place to talk.
Altea supports ANDYSMANCLUB's mission to remind men that #ITSOKAYTOTALK.
Visit ANDYSMANCLUBIf you are in immediate danger in the United States, call 911.
For urgent emotional or crisis support, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
You can also text "HOME" to 741741 to reach Crisis Text Line.
These services are available 24 hours a day.
Visit 988lifeline.org or crisistextline.org .
Altea does not aim to replace human connection or professional mental health support.
FindTreatment.gov can help people in the United States search for mental health and substance-use treatment services.
Search FindTreatment.gov211 can help connect people with local community, health and social support services.
Visit 211.org