Mental Health Resources for English-Speaking Expats
The following links are provided to offer comprehensive mental health care information for expats and digital nomads worldwide. This list includes both US-based and international resources, with special emphasis on European and Portuguese services. This is not meant to be a comprehensive list, nor is it an endorsement of the content of the sites.
Expat Y Digital Nomad Specific Resources
Elder Care Support
International Resources
European Resources
- AGE Platform Europe – Advocacy for older persons in Europe
- Eurocarers – European network for informal carers
- Alzheimer Europe
Portugal Resources
- APFADA – Portuguese Alzheimer’s Association
- Cuidadores Portugal – Portuguese caregivers support
Crisis Lines & Emergency Support
International Crisis Lines
- Samaritans International – Suicide Prevention
- Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 (available internationally)
- International Association for Suicide Prevention
European Crisis Lines
- SOS Helpline Europe – Directory of crisis helplines across Europe
- Befrienders Worldwide – Emotional support available in multiple European countries
Portugal-Specific Crisis Lines
- SOS Voz Amiga – 213 544 545
- SNS24 – 808 24 24 24 (Portuguese national health line)
Trauma & PTSD
International Resources
- International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
- EMDR International Association – Global EMDR practitioner directory
European Resources
Portugal Resources
- APAV – Associação Portuguesa de Apoio à Vítima
- PTSD Center Portugal
United States Resources
Diagnosis & Assessment
Medication Information
- European Medicines Agency (EMA) – European medication safety and approval
- INFARMED – Portuguese national authority for medicines and health products
Mental Health Associations & Institutes
International Mental Health Organizations
- World Health Organization (WHO) Mental Health
- International Association of Applied Psychology
- World Federation for Mental Health
- International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
European Mental Health Organizations
- Mental Health Europe – European advocacy organization
- European Federation of Psychology Associations (EFPA)
- European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies
- EMDR Europe – European EMDR Association
Portugal Mental Health Organizations
- Ordem dos Psicólogos Portugueses – Portuguese Psychology Association
- Sociedade Portuguesa de Psiquiatria e Saúde Mental
United States Mental Health Organizations
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