Crisis Helplines
If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. You are not alone.
If you are in immediate danger, call your local emergency number (e.g. 911, 999, 112, 000).
The helplines listed below offer free, confidential support. Many are available 24/7. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness.
United States
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress. Call or text 988.
Crisis Text Line
Free 24/7 crisis counselling via text message.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for substance use and mental health.
NAMI Helpline
Monday–Friday, 10am–10pm ET. Mental health information, referrals, and support.
Veterans Crisis Line
24/7 support for veterans and their loved ones.
Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth)
24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people.
United Kingdom
Samaritans
24/7 emotional support. Free to call from any phone.
SHOUT Crisis Text Line
Free 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis.
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
Daily 5pm–midnight. Support for men in crisis.
Childline
Free 24/7 counselling for children and young people under 19.
Canada
988 Suicide Crisis Helpline
24/7 suicide prevention and emotional support. Call or text 988.
Kids Help Phone
24/7 support for young people. Text CONNECT to 686868.
Crisis Services Canada
24/7 suicide prevention and support.
Australia
Lifeline
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.
Beyond Blue
24/7 support for anxiety, depression, and suicide prevention.
Kids Helpline
24/7 free counselling for young people aged 5–25.
India
iCall (TISS)
Monday–Saturday, 8am–10pm IST. Psychosocial helpline.
Vandrevala Foundation
24/7 mental health support in multiple languages.
AASRA
24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention.
International
International Association for Suicide Prevention
Directory of crisis centres around the world.
Befrienders Worldwide
Emotional support to prevent suicide worldwide.
Findahelpline.com
Find a helpline in your country for free, confidential support.
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This page is not a substitute for professional help. If you are in immediate danger, please contact your local emergency services.