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This is a list of useful websites, helplines, and suicide hotlines for anyone who feels that they or someone they know may need some help.
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|[http://apositive.org/index.php Apositive.org]
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|[[Apositive]] was founded in order to provide a more sex-positive alternative to the atmosphere of AVEN and to promote advanced and complex discussion of asexuality. It welcomes people of all orientations, preferably those who are already familiar with the basics of asexuality.
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|[http://z4.invisionfree.com/Asexual_Lesbians/index.php Asexual Lesbians]
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|[[Asexual Lesbians]] is a forum for asexual lesbians. It is open to anyone who identifies as lesbian or is interested in asexual lesbian issues.
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|[http://www.ace-book.net/discussion/ The A-sylum]
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|[[The A-sylum]], a part of the Acebook website (formerly Strait-A), caters to "the more off-the-wall variety of asexual". It is a community-based website for people who like jokes that aren't dirty, although there is serious discussion as well.
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|[http://www.queeryouth.org.uk/community/index.php?act=SF&f=152/ Asexual Youth]
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|Asexual Youth, message board provided by the Queer Youth Network (UK based alternative sexuality and gender organisation), moderated by a dedicated Asexual Coordinator offering support, information and resources for younger people (25 and under) as well as their advocates.
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|[http://aromantics.forum-motion.net/ Aromantic Asexuals]
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|Aromantic Asexuals A community for aromantic asexuals to connect and discuss, in whatever depth, aromanticism. All aromantics are welcome to discuss anything - non-aromantics to discuss aromanticism. A place for them if they feel they need it.
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|[http://asexyplace.galileoace.com/index.php The Asexy Place]
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|The Asexy Place is a forum for asexuals, demisexuals, grey(a)sexuals, and sexual allies to get support and talk about things with others who understand asexuality.
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|[http://cakegasm.net/ Asexuality 2.0]
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|[http://shadedtriangle.proboards.com/index.cgi Knights of the Shaded Triangle]
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|[http://www.transyada.com/forum/ TransYada forums]
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|The TransYada forums are a forum for all kinds of queer, but originally an offshoot from the AVEN community
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==International==
 
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergency_telephone_number Emergency Numbers WorldWide]
 
* [http://www.befrienders.org/ Befrienders.org]
 
* [http://www.samaritans.org/ Samaritans.org] - Based in the UK, but anybody can email jo@samaritans.org if they need to talk
 
* [http://www.crisischat.org/ Crisis chat]
 
* [http://www.metanoia.org/suicide/ Suicide...read this first]
 
* [http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html International suicide hotlines]
 
  
==LGBT specific==
 
* [http://www.thetrevorproject.org/ The Trevor Project] (US): 1-800-4U-TREVOR
 
* [http://www.lauras-playground.com/ Laura's Playground] (Transsexual, transgendered, crossdressers; international)
 
* [http://www.itgetsbetter.org/ It Gets Better Project]
 
  
==Africa==
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|[http://asexualexplorations.net Asexual Explorations]
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|[[Asexual Explorations]] exists to promote the academic study of asexuality and connect people with the resources that exist, written for academics doing research, students writing papers , and anyone else who interested in the subject.
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|[http://www.asexuality.org.nz/ Asexuality Aotearoa New Zealand]
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|[[Asexuality Aotearoa New Zealand]] was created to provide information for the asexual community in New Zealand and to increase visibility and the formation of asexual groups.
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|[http://www.asexual-awareness.org.au/ Asexual Awareness Australia]
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|[[Asexual Awareness Australia]]  (A3) is a website dedicated to raising awareness and support for asexuals in Australia.
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===Botswana===
 
* [http://www.lifelinebotswana.org/ Lifeline]: 3911270
 
  
===Egypt===
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* Befrienders Cairo: 762 1602/3 ''-or-'' 762 2381 ''-or-'' befrienders@befrienderscairo.com
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|[http://www.bebo.com/avenites/ Asexual Bebo Group]
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|The Asexual Bebo Group is for any asexual with a Bebo account.
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|[http://club-of-aces.deviantart.com/ Club of Aces]
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|Club of Aces is a deviantART group for asexuals and allies, and accepts art and literature related to asexuality as well as general-themed submissions by ace artists.
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===Ghana===
 
* Lifeline: 233 244 846 701
 
  
===Liberia===
 
* Lifeline: 06534308        ''(Mon-Sat 9:00-17:00)''
 
  
===South Africa===
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* [http://www.lifeline.org.za/ Lifeline Southern Africa]: 0861 322 322
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:* Childline 0800 055 555
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* http://www.lifeline.org.za/contactus.php.html Please click to find the helpline closest to your city
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* [http://minotaur.marques.co.za/befrienders-sa/main.htm Befrienders South Africa]: (051) 444 5000 -or- (051) 430 3555
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* http://www.suicide.org/hotlines/international/south-africa-suicide-hotlines.html
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|[http://aceofbutterflies.wordpress.com/ Ace of Butterflies] is the blog of [http://juliejolie.net/ Julie] on asexuality. 100% asexual reflection.
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|[http://www.frogthis.com/ace-of-hearts/ Ace of Hearts] is the blog of theimpossiblek, a romantic asexual feminist nerd in her twenties.
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|[http://acefeminisms.blogspot.com/ Another Asexual Radical] is a blog by Mage, editor of the Asexy and Asexual Feminism zines.
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|[http://www.apositive.org/ Apositive.org] maintains a blog of opinions and announcements from its members.
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|[http://amoebageek.blogspot.com/ A Proudly Geeky Asexual Mind]
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|[http://asexualadvice.tumblr.com/ Asexual Advice] is a questions and answer blog, created by a group.
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|[http://asexualcuriosities.blogspot.com/ Asexual Curiosities] is a blog by SlightlyMetaphysical.
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|[http://asexystuff.blogspot.com/ Asexual Explorations] is the blog of an asexual in his mid 20's who writes about asexual identity and identity politics as well as some personal reflections on his own asexuality.
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|[http://aceamoeba.wordpress.com/ Asexual Love] is the blog of the mysterious Ace Amoeba, a collection of short articles from a unique perspective.
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|[http://theonepercentclub.blogspot.com/ Asexy Beast] is the blog of Ily, an AVENite and meetup organizer from San Francisco.
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|[http://unicornsareace.wordpress.com/ Charlie the Unicorn, Ace Detective] is the blog of a 18-year-old asexual nerd writing on sexuality and gender, formerly found at [http://asexualadolescence.wordpress.com/ Asexual Adolescence].
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|[http://edgeofeverywhere.wordpress.com/ Edge of Everywhere] is the blog of asexualfeminist.
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|[http://glad-to-be-a.livejournal.com/ Glad to be A] is the journal of a 31 year old aromantic asexual female who is happy with her asexuality and wants to share her musings and experiences.
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|[http://www.asexualunderground.blogspot.com/ Love from the Asexual Underground] is the blog of David Jay, AVEN's founder. Here he talks about his latest visibility efforts and his experiences with queer-positive and sex-positive allies.
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|[http://emma-rainbow.livejournal.com/ Musings from outside normal boundaries] is a place to think out the box about sexuality, gender and relationships, usually from an asexual, sex-positive, visibility and education viewpoint.
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|[http://rainbowamoeba.wordpress.com/ Rainbow Amoeba's Petri Dish] is the blog of a 23-year-old asexual female who identifies as a dreamer and is trying to make sense of the world.
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|[http://grasexuality.wordpress.com/ Shades of Gray] is the blog of the Gray Lady, a [[Gray-A|gray asexual]] who wishes to express her often-misunderstood sexual identity.
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|[http://willendork.wordpress.com/ The Venus of Willendork] is the blog of Venus, a lesbian who continually questions her (a)sexuality; although she no longer uses the asexual label for herself, she has no desire for sex as of yet.
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|[http://asexyme.blogspot.com/ Too Asexy For My Shorts] is a blog by ExeCUTE, a teenage asexual about coming out and other experiences.
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|[http://thereisnocloset.blogspot.com/ What do you mean by sex] is a blog by Trix.
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|[http://writingfromfactorx.wordpress.com/ Writing From Factor X] is a blog by Sciatrix.
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===Sudan===
 
* Befrienders Khartoum:    (249) 11-555-253
 
  
===Zimbabwe===
 
* Samaritans - Bulawayo: (9) 650 00 
 
* Harare Samaritans: (4) 726 468 ''-or-'' (4) 722 000 ''-or-'' 080 12 333 333    (Toll free)
 
* The Samaritans Mutare: (20) 635 59
 
  
==Asia==
 
  
===Armenia===
 
* Trust Social Work and Sociological Research Centre: (2) 538194 ''-or-'' (2) 538197
 
  
===China===
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* [http://www.crisis.org.cn/Hotline/HotlineMain.aspx Beijing Suicide Research and Prevention Center Hotline]: 800-810-1117 (free)
 
:* 010-8295-1332 (Mobile/IP/extension users)
 
* [http://www.crisis.org.cn/Public/RelativeDepartIndex.aspx?type=3 Other Crisis Lines in China]: Please click the hyperlink to find the hotline closest to your city.
 
* [http://www.lifelineshanghai.com Lifeline Shanghai]: (021) 6279-8990    ''(10:00 - 22:00)''
 
* Lifeline Yanji: (0433) 273 9595  ''(08:00 - 16:00)''
 
:* Mobile: 86 433 139 4332 1004  ''(on after 16:00)''   
 
  
====Hong Kong====
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* [http://www.samaritans.org.hk/ The Samaritans]: +852 2896 0000 ''-or-'' jo@samaritans.org.hk
 
* [http://www.sps.org.hk/ Suicide Prevention Services]: +852 23820000
 
  
===India===
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* Kolkata: Lifeline Foundation: +91 33 24637401/7432  ''-or-'' +91 33 2474 5886 ''-or-'' 2474 5255 ''(Monday-Friday 10:00 - 17:00)''
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* Chennai: [http://www.snehaindia.org/ Sneha]: (0) 44 2464 0050 ''-or-'' help@snehaindia.org
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* Mumbai: [http://www.karmayog.com/ngos/samaritanshelpline.htm The Samaritans Sahara]: 22-2307 3451 ''(Monday-Friday 16:00 to 22:00 Saturday/Sunday 10:00 - 22:00)''
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* New Delhi: [http://www.sumaitri.org/ Sumaitri]: 2338 9090      ''(Monday-Friday  14:00 – 22:00, Sat/Sun 10:00 – 22:00)''
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* Kerala: [http://www.maithrikochi.org/ MAITHRI] - Cochin: 239 6272      ''(10:00 – 19:00)''
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* Navu Mumbai: Aasra: 22 2754 6669    ''(09:00 - 21:00)''
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* Pondicherry: Maitreyi: 413-339999      ''(14:00 - 20:00)''
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* Secunderabad: Roshni: 40 7904646  ''-or-''  help@roshnihyd.org  ''(Monday- Saturday 11:00 - 21:00)''
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[http://apositive.org/index.php Apositive.org]
* Ahmedabad: Saath: 79 2630 5544        ''(13:00 - 19:00)''
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* http://www.ourindia.com/index.php/centres/
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[[Apositive]] was founded in order to provide a more sex-positive alternative to the atmosphere of AVEN and to promote advanced and complex discussion of asexuality. It welcomes people of all orientations, preferably those who are already familiar with the basics of asexuality.
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[http://z4.invisionfree.com/Asexual_Lesbians/index.php Asexual Lesbians]
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[[Asexual Lesbians]] is a forum for asexual lesbians. It is open to anyone who identifies as lesbian or is interested in asexual lesbian issues.
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[http://www.ace-book.net/discussion/ The A-sylum]
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[[The A-sylum]], a part of the Acebook website (formerly Strait-A), caters to "the more off-the-wall variety of asexual". It is a community-based website for people who like jokes that aren't dirty, although there is serious discussion as well.
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[http://www.queeryouth.org.uk/community/index.php?act=SF&f=152/ Asexual Youth]
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Asexual Youth, message board provided by the Queer Youth Network (UK based alternative sexuality and gender organisation), moderated by a dedicated Asexual Coordinator offering support, information and resources for younger people (25 and under) as well as their advocates.
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[http://aromantics.forum-motion.net/ Aromantic Asexuals]
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Aromantic Asexuals A community for aromantic asexuals to connect and discuss, in whatever depth, aromanticism. All aromantics are welcome to discuss anything - non-aromantics to discuss aromanticism. A place for them if they feel they need it.
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[http://asexyplace.galileoace.com/index.php The Asexy Place]
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The Asexy Place is a forum for asexuals, demisexuals, grey(a)sexuals, and sexual allies to get support and talk about things with others who understand asexuality.
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[http://cakegasm.net/ Asexuality 2.0]
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===Israel===
 
* [http://www.eran.org.il/?CategoryID=331 "ERAN"]: 1201 ''-or-'' 972-9-8891333 (Tel from abroad)
 
  
===Japan===
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==Informative Websites==
* [http://www.befrienders.org/helplines/helplines.asp?c2=Japan Befrienders International Japan]: Please click the hyperlink to find the hotline closest to your city.
 
* [http://www.spc-osaka.org/ BI Suicide Prevention Centre, Osaka]: 06 6260 4343      ''(13:00 - 22:00)''
 
* [http://www.telljp.com/ Tokyo English Lifeline]: 03 5774 0992 ''(9:00 - 23:00)''
 
:* Childline and Counselling Center:  03 4550 1146 (Eng)  ''-or-''  03 4550 1147 (Jpn)
 
  
===Malaysia===
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* [http://www.befpen.org/ Befrienders Penang]: (604) 281 5161 ''-or-'' (604) 281 1108 ''-or-'' pat@befpen.org  ''(Mon-Thu 15:00 - 24:00 Fri 15:00 - 6:00 Sat/Sun 17:00 - 23:00)''
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* [http://www.befrienders.org.my/ The Befrienders Kuala Lumpur]: (03) 7956 8144 ''-or-'' (03) 7956 8145 ''-or-'' sam@befrienders.org.my
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* Befrienders Malacca: (06) 284 2500   
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* Befrienders Ipoh: (05) 547 7933 -or- (05) 547 7599    ''(Sunday 00:00 - 23:00)''
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* Befrienders Seremban: 06 7653588 -or- 06 7653589        ''(Mon-Sun 19:00 22:00)''
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Description
* [http://www.lifeline.org.my/ Lifeline Association of Malaysia]: +603-9282 1995    ''(19:00-22:00)''    ''-or-''      +603-9285 0225    ''(9:00-18:00)''
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[http://asexualexplorations.net Asexual Explorations]
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[[Asexual Explorations]] exists to promote the academic study of asexuality and connect people with the resources that exist, written for academics doing research, students writing papers , and anyone else who interested in the subject.
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[http://www.asexuality.org.nz/ Asexuality Aotearoa New Zealand]
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[[Asexuality Aotearoa New Zealand]] was created to provide information for the asexual community in New Zealand and to increase visibility and the formation of asexual groups.
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[http://www.asexual-awareness.org.au/ Asexual Awareness Australia]
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[[Asexual Awareness Australia]]  (A3) is a website dedicated to raising awareness and support for asexuals in Australia.
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|-
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|}
  
===Philippines===
 
* Manila Lifeline Centre: (02) 8969191    ''-or-''    0917 854 9191 (Mobile Phone)
 
  
===Russia===
 
* Samaritans (Cherepovets): 007 (8202) 577-577    ''(09:00 - 21:00)''
 
* Youth Crisis Line: (7) 0942 224 621      ''(18:00 - 21:00)''
 
  
===Singapore===
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==Social Networking Groups==
* [http://www.samaritans.org.sg/ Samaritans of Singapore]: 1800- 221 4444
 
  
===South Korea===
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===Bebo===
* [http://www.befrienders.org/helplines/helplines.asp?c2=South+Korea Lifelines]: Please click the hyperlink to find the helpline closest to your city.
 
  
===Sri Lanka===
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* [http://www.befrienders.org/helplines/helplines.asp?c2=Sri+Lanka Lifelines]: Please click the hyperlink to find the helpline closest to your city.
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Description
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|-
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[http://www.bebo.com/avenites/ Asexual Bebo Group]
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Asexual Bebo Group is for any asexual with a Bebo account.
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|-
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|}
  
===Taiwan===
 
* [http://www.life1995.org.tw/ National Life Line]: 1995
 
* [http://www.life1995.org.tw/content.asp?id=6 Taiwan's helplines]: Please click the hyperlink to find the helpline closest to your city.
 
  
===Thailand===
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===deviantART===
* [http://www.samaritansthailand.blogspot.it/ Samaritans of Thailand]: 0-2713-6793    ''(12:00 - 22:00)''
 
* Samaritans of Chiang Mai: (53) 225 977/8    ''(Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat: 19:00 - 22:00)''
 
  
===Turkey===
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* Emergency Hotline: 182
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Website
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Description
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|-
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[http://club-of-aces.deviantart.com/ Club of Aces]
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Club of Aces is a deviantART group for asexuals and allies, and accepts art and literature related to asexuality as well as general-themed submissions by ace artists.
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|-
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|}
  
==Central and South America==
 
  
===Argentina===
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===Facebook===
* [http://www.telefonodelaesperanza.org/buenos-aires Telefono de la Esperanza]: (00 54 11) 495 444 55    ''-or-''    buenosaires@telefonodelaesperanza.org
 
* [http://www.sosunamigoanonimo.com.ar/ S.O.S. Un Amigo Anonimo]: (054) (011) 4783 8888      ''(9:00 - 21:00)''
 
* [http://www.familiardesuicida.com.ar Centro de Atencíon al Familiar del Suicida]: (54-11) 4758-2554  (mensajes - text)
 
* Centro de Valorizacion de la Vida Samaritanos: (54) 0223 493 0430 -or- samaritanosargentina@hotmail.com
 
  
===Bolivia===
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* [http://www.telefonodelaesperanza.org/cochabamba Telefono de la Esperanza - Cochabamba]:     (00 591 4) 4 25 42 42    ''-or-''  cochabamba@telefonodelaesperanza.org
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* [http://www.telefonodelaesperanza.org/la-paz Telefono de la Esperanza - La Paz]:     75288084    ''-or-''      lapaz@telefonodelaesperanza.org
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Website
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Description
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|-
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| style="width:25%; white-space:nowrap; border-bottom:1px solid #AAAAAA; margin:8px 0 0; padding:0.2em 1em;" |
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[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2235733740 asexual.]
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===Brazil===
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|-
* [http://www.befrienders.org/helplines/helplines.asp?c2=Brazil Befrienders' members helplines]: There are 63 helplines in 58 towns, in 14 states/counties in Brazil. Please click on the hyperlink to find the helpline closest to your city.
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[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2204641049 Asexuality]
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Asexuality is a group for people who are uninterested in sex and "are sick of all the sexually related groups on Facebook".
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[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2229697669 AVEN on Facebook]
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===Chile===
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* [http://www.telefonodelaesperanza.org/chillan Telefono de la Esperanza]: (00 56 42) 22 12 00    ''-or-''    chillan@telefonodelaesperanza.org
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[http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=18120974187&ref=ts Being Ace is Ace]
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===Colombia===
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|-
* [http://www.telefonodelaesperanza.org/barranquilla Telefono de la Esperanza - Barranquilla]: (00 57 5) 372 27 27    ''-or-''    barranquilla@telefonodelaesperanza.org
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* [http://www.telefonodelaesperanza.org/bogota Telefono de la Esperanza - Bogota]: (57-1) 323 24 25      ''-or-''      teledelaesperanza@gmail.com
 
* [http://www.telefonodelaesperanza.org/medellin Telefono de la Esperanza - Medellin]: (00 57 4) 284 66 00    ''-or-''      medellin@telefonodelaesperanza.org
 
* [http://www.telefonodelaesperanza.org/san-juan-de-pasto Telefono de la Esperanza - San Juan de Pasto]: 3016326701      ''-or-''    aeroban@yahoo.com
 
  
===Ecuador===
 
* [http://www.telefonodelaesperanza.org/quito Telefono de la Esperanza]: (593) 2 6000477    ''-or-''    2923327    ''-or-''    quito@telefonodelaesperanza.org
 
  
===Guatemala - Honduras - Mexico - Nicaragua===
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===Google Groups===
* [http://www.covenanthouse.org/ Covenant House]: 1-800-999-9999  ''(16:00 - 20:00. EST)''
 
:* 1-800-999-9915  (For Hearing and Speech Impaired with TTY Equipment) ''(16:00 - 20:00. EST)''
 
  
===Honduras===
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* [http://www.telefonodelaesperanza.org/san-pedro-sula Telefono de la Esperanza - San Pedro Sula]: (00 504) 2558 08 08  ''-or-''    sanpedrosula@telefonodelaesperanza.org
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* [http://www.telefonodelaesperanza.org/tegucigalpa Telefono de la Esperanza - Tegucigalpa]: 2232-l314  ''-or-''    tegucigalpa@telefonodelaesperanza.org
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Website
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Description
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|-
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[http://groups.google.com/group/AsexualHaven AsexualHaven]
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===Nicaragua===
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* [http://www.telefonodelaesperanza.org/leon-%28nicaragua%29 Telefono de la Esperanza]:     2311-7361  ''-or-''    leon-nic@telefonodelaesperanza.org    ''(Lun-Vie 15:00-18:00)''
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[http://groups.google.com/group/asexualityresearch Asexuality Research Network]
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Asexuality Research Network is a Google group for scientists who have studied, or are currently studying, asexuality.
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|-
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|}
  
===Peru===
 
* [http://www.telefonodelaesperanza.org/lima Telefono de la Esperanza]: (00 51 1) 273 8026    ''-or-''  lima@telefonodelaesperanza.org  ''(Lun-Sab 15:00-21:30)''
 
  
===Venezuela===
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===Last.fm===
* [http://www.telefonodelaesperanza.org/valencia-%28venezuela%29 Telefono de la Esperanza]: 0241-8433308    ''-or-''    telefonodelaesperanzavenezuela@gmail.com
 
  
==Europe==
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===Armenia===
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Trust Social Work and Sociological Research Centre: (2) 538194 ''-or-'' (2) 538197
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Website
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Description
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|-
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[http://www.last.fm/group/The+Asexuals The Asexuals]
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The Asexuals is a group for Last.fm listeners who identify as asexual.
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|-
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|}
  
===Austria===
 
* [http://www.telefonseelsorge.at TelefonSeelsorge]: 142
 
  
===Belgium===
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===LiveJournal===
* [http://www.chsbelgium.org Community Help Service]: (0) 2 648 40 14
 
* [http://www.preventionsuicide.be Centre de Prévention de Suicide]: 0800 32 123
 
* [http://www.zelfmoordpreventie.be Centrum ter Preventie van Zelfmoord]: 02 649 95 55
 
* [http://www.tele-onthaal.be Federatie van Tele-Onthaaldiensten]: 106
 
  
===Croatia===
 
* [http://www.plavi-telefon.hr Plavi Telefon]: (01) 4833-888      ''(Mon-Fri 9:00-21:00)''
 
  
===Cyprus===
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* [http://www.cyprussamaritans.org Cyprus Samaritans]: +357 77 77 72 67      ''(16:00-24:00)''
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Website
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Description
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|-
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[http://community.livejournal.com/asexual_lit/ Asexuality in the Literary World]
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Asexuality in the Literary World is a LiveJournal community dedicated to writing a book to spread asexual visibility.
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[http://community.livejournal.com/asexuality/ Asexuality LiveJournal Community]
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[[Livejournal Asexuality|The Asexuality LiveJournal Community]] is a community for asexual people to discuss living without sexuality. It welcomes anyone with low or no sexual attraction, or low or no libido, as well as their allies.
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[http://community.livejournal.com/asexuals/ Asexuals We Are]
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Asexuals We Are is a community for "folks who think sex is terribly overrated and pointless". As a community, they put more emphasis on rebelling against sexuality than the Asexuality community.
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[http://community.livejournal.com/asex_adjusted/profile A Wank-Free Zone]
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A Wank-Free Zone describes itself as a laid-back environment in which to discuss asexuality, and is dedicated to remaining free of drama and complaining posts.
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[http://community.livejournal.com/ace_of_arts/ Ace of Arts]
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Ace of Arts is a community for collections of literature with asexuality involved.
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|-
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|}
  
===Denmark===
 
* [http://www.livslinien.dk Livslinien]: 70 201 201      ''(11:00-23:00)''
 
  
===Estonia===
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===MySpace===
* [http://www.eluliin.ee Eluliin (Estonian Lifeline)]: +372 6558088      ''(19:00-7:00)''
 
:* +372 655 5688    (19:00-7:00)    (для России динамики - for Russian speakers)
 
  
===Finland===
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* [http://www.mielenterveysseura.fi/mielenterveysseura/organisaatio/sos-kriisikeskus Kriisipuhelin numerot]: 01019 5202    ''(Mon–Fri 09:00-06:00,  Sat  15:00-06:00,    Sun  15:00-22:00)''
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:* Nuorten Kriisipiste: 045 341 0583      ''(Tue-Thu 09:00-13:00)''    (12 to 29 years old)
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:* Crisis prevention for foreigners: (09) 4135 0501  ''(Mon-Fri 09:00-15:00)''
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Website
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Description
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|-
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[http://groups.myspace.com/asexualityisgood Asexual and Proud]
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Asexual and Proud is a MySpace group for proud asexuals.
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[http://groups.myspace.com/asexalliance The Asexual-Sexual Alliance]
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The Asexual-Sexual Alliance is a MySpace group dedicated to "informing anyone of asexuality". People of any orientation are welcome.
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[http://groups.myspace.com/asexualswithattitude Asexuals With Attitude]
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Asexuals With Attitude is a MySpace group for asexuals, dedicated to dispelling some common myths about asexuality.
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|-
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|}
  
===France===
 
* [http://www.soshelpline.org/ SOS Help]: 01 46 21 46 46    ''(15:00-23:00)''
 
* [http://www.filsantejeunes.com E.P.E. idF. Fil Sante Jeunes]: 0800 235 236
 
* [http://www.sos-amitie.org/Liste-des-postes Fédération S.O.S Amitié France]: S.O.S Amitié est un réseau en France de 50 Postes d'écoute, couvrant la quasi totalité du territoire, et dont le plus ancien a été ouvert en 1960. Une association, créée il y a quelques années, se consacre plus particulièrement à l'ECOUTE VIA INTERNET (Messagerie et Chat). Un Poste, SOS HELP, est réservé aux locuteurs de langue anglaise.
 
  
===Germany===
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===YouTube===
* [http://www.telefonseelsorge.org Telefonseelsorge Deutschland]: 0800 1110 111 ''-or-'' 0800 1110 222
 
* [http://www.samaritans.org Samaritans]: 0800 181 0721 ''-or-'' 0800 181 0722
 
  
===Greece===
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* [http://www.klimaka.org.gr Klimaka]: (0) 30 210 34 17 164
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Website
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Description
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|-
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[http://www.youtube.com/group/aventube AVENTube]
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AVENTube is an asexual YouTube group with videos related to asexuality.
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[http://www.youtube.com/user/HotPiecesofAce Hot Pieces of Ace]
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[[Hot Pieces of Ace]] is an asexual collaboration YouTube group currently sorting out auditions for a regular vlog team.
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|-
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|}
  
===Hungary===
 
* SOS Telefon Lelkisegely Alapitvany:  (62) 420 111
 
* T.E.S. Miskolc - Neurology & Toxicology Department:    (46) 323 888        ''(00:00-23:00)''
 
  
===Ireland===
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==Podcasts==
* [http://www.samaritans.org Samaritans ROI]: 1850 60 90 90 (ROI local rate) ''-or-'' 1850 60 90 91 (ROI minicom)
 
* [http://www.samaritans.org/talk_to_someone/find_my_local_branch/ireland.aspx Samaritans in each city]: Please click the hyperlink to find the helpline closest to your city.
 
  
===Italy===
 
* [http://www.telefonoamico.it/ Telefono Amico]: 199 284 284    ''(10:00-24:00)''
 
* [http://www.samaritansonlus.org/ Samaritans]: 800 86 00 22    ''(13.00-22.00)''
 
  
===Lithuania===
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* [http://www.jppc.lt Youth Psychological Aid Centre - Vilnius Youth Line]: 8-800 2 8888      ''(16:00 - 07:00)''
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[http://alifepodcast.wordpress.com/ A Life]
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A Life is a weekly podcast about asexuality and asexuals. The show is open to topic suggestions or listener questions. It welcomes guest speakers and possible regular panelists.
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[http://unscrewedandilluminated.galileoace.com/ Unscrewed and Illuminated]
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Unscrewed and Illuminated is a podcast about asexuality, all the issues that surround asexuality and the lives of asexuals.
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===Malta===
 
* Appogg Supportline:  179
 
  
===Netherlands===
+
==Personals Sites==
* [http://www.sensoor.nl SOS Telefonische Hulpdiensten Nederland]: 0900-0767 ''-or-'' hulp@sensoor.nl
 
  
===Norway===
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* [http://www.kirkens-sos.no Kirkens SOS i Norge]: 815 33 300
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===Poland===
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Website
* [pomoctel.free.ngo.pl Olsztynski Telefon Zaufania 'Anonimowy Przyjaciel]: 89 527 00 00 ''-or-'' 89 192-88
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* [http://www.telefonzaufania.org.pl/ Infolinie w Polsce]: Please click the hyperlink to find the helpline closest to your city.
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===Portugal===
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* [http://www.telefonodelaesperanza.org/oporto Telefono de la Esperanza]: (00 351) 222 03 07 07    ''-or-''    porto@telefonodelaesperanza.org
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[http://www.ace-book.net/ Acebook]
* [http://www.vozdeapoio.no.sapo.pt Voz de Apoio]: (351) 225 50 60 70        ''[21:00- 00:00 (Continente e Madeira) ou 20:00- 23:00 (Açores)]''
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* [http://sos-estudante.blogspot.it/ Linha SOS-Estudante]: (808) 200 204    ''-ou-''  969554545  ''(20:00-01:00  excepto férias escolares)''
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[[Acebook]] is a free dating and social networking community for asexuals, including forums, chat and user-created groups.
* [http://www.telefone-amizade.pt Telefone da Amizade Porto]: 22 832 35 35    ''-ou-''    808 22 33 53 (número azul)    ''(16:00-23:00)''
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===Serbia===
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[http://www.affectionatefriends.com/ Affectionate Friends]
* [http://www.centarsrce.org SRCE Novi Sad]: (+381) 021 6 623 393    ''-or-''  0800 300 303  ''(14:00-23:00)''  ''-or-'' vanja@centarsrce.org
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* SOS Telephone: 037 23 025
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Affectionate Friends is "a different kind of dating site", made for people (not necessarily asexuals) who want to share time and affection without worrying about sex or commitment.
* Kosovo - Prishtina: (044) 08080        ''(16:00-04-00)''
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===Spain===
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[http://www.asexualpals.com/ Asexual Pals]
* [http://www.telefonodelaesperanza.org Telefono de la Esperanza]: 902 500 002
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* [http://www.costablancasamaritans.com/ Costa Blanca Samaritans]: 902 88 35 35    ''(20:00-24:00)''
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Asexual Pals is an informal introduction service that brings together asexual and celibate people for romantic and platonic relationships.
 
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===Sweden===
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* [http://www.natm.se Nagon att tala med Samaritans]: +46 031-7112400 ''-or-'' +46 031-7112422  ''(Mon-Fri 18:00-22:00)''
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[http://www.asexualitic.com/ Asexualitc]
* [http://www.jourhavande-medmanniska.com/ Jourhavande Medmänniska]: +46 08-702 16 80      ''(21:00-06:00)''
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* Sjukvårdsrådgivningen: 1177 
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Asexualitc describes itself as "the first free dating site for asexual people", although technically it was released after the creation of A-Date, which is also free.
* [http://www.nationellahjalplinjen.se Nationella Hjälplinjen]: +46 020 22 00 60    ''(13:00-22:00)''
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* [http://www.parspas.ch PARSPAS]:    027 322 21 81      ''(08:00-20:00)''
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Celibate Passions is a dating and networking site for celibate people looking for platonic relationships. It comes with chat, message boards, and email.
* [http://www.telefonodelaesperanza.org/zurich Telefono de la Esperanza]: 00 41 - (0)43 817 65 65    ''-or-''    zurich@telefonodelaesperanza.org
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===Ukraine===
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[https://www.platonicpartners.co.uk/ Platonic Partners]
* Odessa Confidence:     0487 327715 ''-or-'' 0482 226565    ''(Mon-Fri 10:00-08:00 - Sat/Sun 19:00-08:00)''
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* Telephone of confidence "Stavropyghion-058" Lviv:    058 
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Platonic Partners is a website celebrating celibate, platonic relationships, and allowing users to meet other like-minded people without the stresses of having to sexually perform. They are asexual-friendly and come with health resources and a newsletter.
 
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===United Kingdom===
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'''Hotlines:'''
 
* [http://www.papyrus.org.uk HopeLine UK]: 0800 068 4141      ''(Mon-Fri 10:00-17:00 and 19:00-22:00 - Weekends 14:00-17:00)''
 
* [http://www.samaritans.org Samaritans]: 0845 790 9090 ''(24 hr helpline offering emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide)''
 
* [http://www.youth2youth.co.uk/ Youth to Youth]: 020 8896 3675 (Help and support for young people up to 19 years)  ''(Mon and Wed 18:30-21:30)''
 
* [http://www.premier.org.uk/lifeline Premier Lifeline]: 08456 52 52 52 (Helpline providing a listening service, information, emotional and spiritual support from a Christian perspective)    ''(09:00-24:00)''
 
* [http://www.thecalmzone.net Calm]: 0800 585858 (Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide)    ''(Sat-Tue 17:00-24:00)''
 
* [http://supportline.org.uk/ SupportLine Telephone Helpline]: 01708 76520 ''-or-'' info@supportline.org.uk (Provides emotional support and details of support groups, helplines, agencies and counsellors throughout the UK)    ''(hours vary so ring for details)''
 
* [http://www.telefonodelaesperanza.org/londres Telefono de la Esperanza]: +44 (0)20 7733 0471    ''-or-''    londres@telefonodelaesperanza.org  (for spanish speakers)
 
 
 
'''Useful Websites:'''
 
* http://www.cwmt.org/ (In memory of Charlie Waller - awareness, information and resources for those who are depressed)
 
* http://www.stampoutsuicide.org.uk/ (Points of contact for those feeling down, depressed and/or suicidal)
 
* http://www.theblackdog.net (Supportive site for men who suffer from depression and/or suicidal thoughts)
 
* http://www.touchingminds.org/ (Peer support for those who suffer from mood disorders)
 
 
 
==North America==
 
 
 
===Canada===
 
* [http://suicideinfo.ca/ Crisis Centers Across Canada]: Please click the hyperlink to find the hotline closest to your city. 
 
* [http://www.kidshelpphone.ca/teens/home/splash.aspx Kid's Help Phone (Canada)]:  1-800-668-6868
 
* [http://www.chimocrisis.com/02programs/02crisisline.html CHIMO Crisis Line Canada]: 604-279-7070    ''(08:00-24:00)''
 
* The Support Network Rural Distress line (located in '''Northern Alberta'''): 1-800-232-7288
 
* '''British Columbia''': [http://www.crisiscentre.bc.ca/Crisis Center]: 604.872.3311 ''-or-'' 1.800.SUICIDE
 
* '''Manitoba''': [http://www.reasontolive.ca/ Reason to Live]: 1-877-435-7170 (toll free)
 
* '''New Brunswick''': [http://www.suicideprevention.ca/in-crisis-now/find-a-crisis-centre-now/crisis-centres/crisis-new-brunswick/ CHIMO Crisis Line]: 1-800-667-5005 (toll free)
 
* '''Ontario''': [http://www.ospn.ca/pages/organizations.html Ontario Association for Suicide Prevention]
 
* '''Quebec''': [http://www.cpsquebec.ca/Centre de Prevention de Suicide]: 1 866 APPELLE
 
 
 
====Nova Scotia====
 
* Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team (MHMCT): 902-429-8167  ''-or-''  1-888-429-8167(toll free)    ''(9am-5am)''
 
* Metro Help Line (Halifax): (902) 421-1188
 
* Pictou County Help Line: 902-752-5952      ''(12pm-12am)''
 
* Sydney Help Line: 902-562-4357      ''(6pm-12am)''
 
 
 
====Alberta====
 
* Mental Health Children's Crisis Response Line: 780-427-4491
 
* Suicide Prevention Bureau, The Salvation Army: 780-429-0230
 
* [http://www.ycdo.ca/crisis/crisis.htm Youth Criminal Defense Office]: Links for suicide prevention/sexual assault/etc
 
* Calgary crisis line: 403-266-1605
 
* Edmonton crisis line: 780-482-4357
 
* [http://www.suicideprevention.ca/in-crisis-now/find-a-crisis-centre-now/crisis-centres/crisis-alberta/ Alberta Crisis Lines]: Please click the hyperlink to find the hotline closest to your city.  
 
 
 
===United States===
 
* US Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE
 
* US Hotline and [http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ website]: 1-800-273-TALK
 
* TTY US hotline: 1-800-799-4TTY  (For Hearing and Speech Impaired with TTY Equipment)
 
* [http://www.boystown.org/national-hotline Boys Town Hotline]: 1-800-448-3000
 
:* Boys Town TTY hotline: 1-800-448-1833 (For Hearing and Speech Impaired with TTY Equipment)
 
* [http://suicidehotlines.com/ Suicidehotlines.com]: includes links to state hotlines
 
* [http://www.telefonodelaesperanza.org/florida%2C-usa Telefono de la Esperanza]: 954 871 92 82      ''-or-''      telefonodelaesperanzausa@gmail.com
 
* [http://www.hopeline.com/suicida.html Línea Nacional de Esperanza]: 1-800-SUICIDA (1-800-7842432) Para que todos los de habla hispana, alcancen los siguientes servicios telefónicos en español y de manera gratuita y confidencial: ayuda psicológica, apoyo en momentos de crisis, prevención de suicidio, información y ayuda para obtener servicios otros.
 
 
 
==Oceania==
 
 
 
===Australia===
 
* [http://www.lifeline.org.au/ Lifeline]: 13 11 14
 
* [http://www.kidshelp.com.au/ Kids Helpline]: 1800 55 1800
 
* [http://www.mensline.org.au/home.aspx Mens Line]: 1300 78 99 78
 
* [http://www.beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx? Beyond Blue]: 1300 22 4636
 
:* 133 677 (For Hearing and Speech Impaired with TTY Equipment)
 
 
 
===New Zealand===
 
* [http://www.lifeline.co.nz/ Lifeline]: 0800 54 33 54 
 
* [http://www.youthline.co.nz/ Youthline]: 0800 37 66 33
 
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Website Description
Apositive.org Apositive was founded in order to provide a more sex-positive alternative to the atmosphere of AVEN and to promote advanced and complex discussion of asexuality. It welcomes people of all orientations, preferably those who are already familiar with the basics of asexuality.
Asexual Lesbians Asexual Lesbians is a forum for asexual lesbians. It is open to anyone who identifies as lesbian or is interested in asexual lesbian issues.
The A-sylum The A-sylum, a part of the Acebook website (formerly Strait-A), caters to "the more off-the-wall variety of asexual". It is a community-based website for people who like jokes that aren't dirty, although there is serious discussion as well.
Asexual Youth Asexual Youth, message board provided by the Queer Youth Network (UK based alternative sexuality and gender organisation), moderated by a dedicated Asexual Coordinator offering support, information and resources for younger people (25 and under) as well as their advocates.
Aromantic Asexuals Aromantic Asexuals A community for aromantic asexuals to connect and discuss, in whatever depth, aromanticism. All aromantics are welcome to discuss anything - non-aromantics to discuss aromanticism. A place for them if they feel they need it.
The Asexy Place The Asexy Place is a forum for asexuals, demisexuals, grey(a)sexuals, and sexual allies to get support and talk about things with others who understand asexuality.
Asexuality 2.0
Knights of the Shaded Triangle
TransYada forums The TransYada forums are a forum for all kinds of queer, but originally an offshoot from the AVEN community


Informative Websites

Website Description
Asexual Explorations Asexual Explorations exists to promote the academic study of asexuality and connect people with the resources that exist, written for academics doing research, students writing papers , and anyone else who interested in the subject.
Asexuality Aotearoa New Zealand Asexuality Aotearoa New Zealand was created to provide information for the asexual community in New Zealand and to increase visibility and the formation of asexual groups.
Asexual Awareness Australia Asexual Awareness Australia (A3) is a website dedicated to raising awareness and support for asexuals in Australia.


Social Networking Groups

Bebo Group

Description
Asexual Bebo Group The Asexual Bebo Group is for any asexual with a Bebo account.

deviantART Group

Description
Club of Aces Club of Aces is a deviantART group for asexuals and allies, and accepts art and literature related to asexuality as well as general-themed submissions by ace artists.


Blogs

About Asexuality
Ace of Butterflies is the blog of Julie on asexuality. 100% asexual reflection.
Ace of Hearts is the blog of theimpossiblek, a romantic asexual feminist nerd in her twenties.
Another Asexual Radical is a blog by Mage, editor of the Asexy and Asexual Feminism zines.
Apositive.org maintains a blog of opinions and announcements from its members.
A Proudly Geeky Asexual Mind
Asexual Advice is a questions and answer blog, created by a group.
Asexual Curiosities is a blog by SlightlyMetaphysical.
Asexual Explorations is the blog of an asexual in his mid 20's who writes about asexual identity and identity politics as well as some personal reflections on his own asexuality.
Asexual Love is the blog of the mysterious Ace Amoeba, a collection of short articles from a unique perspective.
Asexy Beast is the blog of Ily, an AVENite and meetup organizer from San Francisco.
Charlie the Unicorn, Ace Detective is the blog of a 18-year-old asexual nerd writing on sexuality and gender, formerly found at Asexual Adolescence.
Edge of Everywhere is the blog of asexualfeminist.
Glad to be A is the journal of a 31 year old aromantic asexual female who is happy with her asexuality and wants to share her musings and experiences.
Love from the Asexual Underground is the blog of David Jay, AVEN's founder. Here he talks about his latest visibility efforts and his experiences with queer-positive and sex-positive allies.
Musings from outside normal boundaries is a place to think out the box about sexuality, gender and relationships, usually from an asexual, sex-positive, visibility and education viewpoint.
Rainbow Amoeba's Petri Dish is the blog of a 23-year-old asexual female who identifies as a dreamer and is trying to make sense of the world.
Shades of Gray is the blog of the Gray Lady, a gray asexual who wishes to express her often-misunderstood sexual identity.
The Venus of Willendork is the blog of Venus, a lesbian who continually questions her (a)sexuality; although she no longer uses the asexual label for herself, she has no desire for sex as of yet.
Too Asexy For My Shorts is a blog by ExeCUTE, a teenage asexual about coming out and other experiences.
What do you mean by sex is a blog by Trix.
Writing From Factor X is a blog by Sciatrix.



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Forums

Website

Description

Apositive.org

Apositive was founded in order to provide a more sex-positive alternative to the atmosphere of AVEN and to promote advanced and complex discussion of asexuality. It welcomes people of all orientations, preferably those who are already familiar with the basics of asexuality.

Asexual Lesbians

Asexual Lesbians is a forum for asexual lesbians. It is open to anyone who identifies as lesbian or is interested in asexual lesbian issues.

The A-sylum

The A-sylum, a part of the Acebook website (formerly Strait-A), caters to "the more off-the-wall variety of asexual". It is a community-based website for people who like jokes that aren't dirty, although there is serious discussion as well.

Asexual Youth

Asexual Youth, message board provided by the Queer Youth Network (UK based alternative sexuality and gender organisation), moderated by a dedicated Asexual Coordinator offering support, information and resources for younger people (25 and under) as well as their advocates.

Aromantic Asexuals

Aromantic Asexuals A community for aromantic asexuals to connect and discuss, in whatever depth, aromanticism. All aromantics are welcome to discuss anything - non-aromantics to discuss aromanticism. A place for them if they feel they need it.

The Asexy Place

The Asexy Place is a forum for asexuals, demisexuals, grey(a)sexuals, and sexual allies to get support and talk about things with others who understand asexuality.

Asexuality 2.0

Knights of the Shaded Triangle

TransYada forums

The TransYada forums are a forum for all kinds of queer, but originally an offshoot from the AVEN community


Informative Websites

Website

Description

Asexual Explorations

Asexual Explorations exists to promote the academic study of asexuality and connect people with the resources that exist, written for academics doing research, students writing papers , and anyone else who interested in the subject.

Asexuality Aotearoa New Zealand

Asexuality Aotearoa New Zealand was created to provide information for the asexual community in New Zealand and to increase visibility and the formation of asexual groups.

Asexual Awareness Australia

Asexual Awareness Australia (A3) is a website dedicated to raising awareness and support for asexuals in Australia.


Social Networking Groups

Bebo

Website

Description

Asexual Bebo Group

Asexual Bebo Group is for any asexual with a Bebo account.


deviantART

Website

Description

Club of Aces

Club of Aces is a deviantART group for asexuals and allies, and accepts art and literature related to asexuality as well as general-themed submissions by ace artists.


Facebook

Website

Description

asexual.

Asexuality

Asexuality is a group for people who are uninterested in sex and "are sick of all the sexually related groups on Facebook".

AVEN on Facebook

Being Ace is Ace


Google Groups

Website

Description

AsexualHaven

Asexuality Research Network

Asexuality Research Network is a Google group for scientists who have studied, or are currently studying, asexuality.


Last.fm

Website

Description

The Asexuals

The Asexuals is a group for Last.fm listeners who identify as asexual.


LiveJournal

Website

Description

Asexuality in the Literary World

Asexuality in the Literary World is a LiveJournal community dedicated to writing a book to spread asexual visibility.

Asexuality LiveJournal Community

The Asexuality LiveJournal Community is a community for asexual people to discuss living without sexuality. It welcomes anyone with low or no sexual attraction, or low or no libido, as well as their allies.

Asexuals We Are

Asexuals We Are is a community for "folks who think sex is terribly overrated and pointless". As a community, they put more emphasis on rebelling against sexuality than the Asexuality community.

A Wank-Free Zone

A Wank-Free Zone describes itself as a laid-back environment in which to discuss asexuality, and is dedicated to remaining free of drama and complaining posts.

Ace of Arts

Ace of Arts is a community for collections of literature with asexuality involved.


MySpace

Website

Description

Asexual and Proud

Asexual and Proud is a MySpace group for proud asexuals.

The Asexual-Sexual Alliance

The Asexual-Sexual Alliance is a MySpace group dedicated to "informing anyone of asexuality". People of any orientation are welcome.

Asexuals With Attitude

Asexuals With Attitude is a MySpace group for asexuals, dedicated to dispelling some common myths about asexuality.


YouTube

Website

Description

AVENTube

AVENTube is an asexual YouTube group with videos related to asexuality.

Hot Pieces of Ace

Hot Pieces of Ace is an asexual collaboration YouTube group currently sorting out auditions for a regular vlog team.


Podcasts

Website

Description

A Life

A Life is a weekly podcast about asexuality and asexuals. The show is open to topic suggestions or listener questions. It welcomes guest speakers and possible regular panelists.

Unscrewed and Illuminated

Unscrewed and Illuminated is a podcast about asexuality, all the issues that surround asexuality and the lives of asexuals.


Personals Sites

Website

Description

Acebook

Acebook is a free dating and social networking community for asexuals, including forums, chat and user-created groups.

Affectionate Friends

Affectionate Friends is "a different kind of dating site", made for people (not necessarily asexuals) who want to share time and affection without worrying about sex or commitment.

Asexual Pals

Asexual Pals is an informal introduction service that brings together asexual and celibate people for romantic and platonic relationships.

Asexualitc

Asexualitc describes itself as "the first free dating site for asexual people", although technically it was released after the creation of A-Date, which is also free.

Celibate Passions

Celibate Passions is a dating and networking site for celibate people looking for platonic relationships. It comes with chat, message boards, and email.

Platonic Partners

Platonic Partners is a website celebrating celibate, platonic relationships, and allowing users to meet other like-minded people without the stresses of having to sexually perform. They are asexual-friendly and come with health resources and a newsletter.