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This page offers information on finding kink-friendly professional counseling and therapy. It includes resources and advice for those seeking judgment-free professional support. If you need emergency help, please call emergency services immediately.

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= Where can I find kink-friendly professional counseling and therapy? =
The [https://www.kapprofessionals.org/business-directory/ National Coalition for Sexual Freedom - Kink Aware Professionals Directory] lists kink-aware therapists, accountants, hairdressers, and other professionals. If you need a professional service from someone without having to fear judgment, this is a place you can find them.

If you come into contact with a therapist or counselor who shows interest in getting more information about kink or BDSM, you can point them to these [https://www.kinkguidelines.com/ guidelines] by a group of mental health professionals with experience in working with people who practice or identify with BDSM and kink.

= Emergency Mental Health Care =
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, it is important to seek immediate help. Here are some resources:

{| class="wikitable"
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! Service !! Contact Information
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| '''Emergency Services''' || Call your local emergency number:
* 911 (US)
* 112 (EU)
* 999 (UK)
* 000 (Australia)
* 111 (New Zealand)
* 113 (Norway)
* 110 (Germany)
* 190 (Brazil)
|-
| '''Suicide & Crisis Lifeline''' || 988 (US & Canada)
|-
| '''Crisis Text Line''' || Text "HELLO" to:
* 741741 (US)
* 686868 (Canada)
* 85258 (UK)
|-
| '''National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (US)''' || 1-800-273-8255
|-
| '''Samaritans (UK & Ireland)''' || Call 116 123
|-
| '''Lifeline (Australia)''' || Call 13 11 14
|-
| '''Mental Health Helpline (Various countries)''' || [https://www.google.com/search?q=Mental+Health+Hotline Search online for your country's specific helpline!]
|}

If you are in immediate danger or need urgent medical attention, please call emergency services immediately.{{:Recognizing Scams}}

= Further Reading & Resources =
* [https://www.kapprofessionals.org/business-directory/ National Coalition for Sexual Freedom - Kink Aware Professionals Directory]
* [https://www.kinkguidelines.com/ Guidelines by Mental Health Professionals]
* [https://www.scamsurvivors.com/ Scam Survivors]
* [https://www.google.com/search?q=Mental+Health+Hotline Mental Health Hotline]

= Citations =
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