Crisis helplines by country
If you are in danger right now, contact your local emergency services. These lines are free and confidential.
Last updated 14 August 2026
If you are in immediate danger
Call your local emergency number now — 999, 911, 112, 000 or 111 depending on where you are. The lines below are for support and can be reached at any time, but they are not a substitute for emergency services.
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Australia emergency: 000
- Lifeline — 13 11 14. 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.
- Beyond Blue — 1300 22 4636. 24/7 support for anxiety, depression and suicide risk.
- Suicide Call Back Service — 1300 659 467. 24/7 phone and online counselling.
Canada emergency: 911
- 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline — 988 — Call or text 988. 24/7 bilingual support across Canada.
- Kids Help Phone — 1-800-668-6868 — Text CONNECT to 686868. 24/7 support for young people.
India emergency: 112
- Tele-MANAS — 14416. 24/7 national mental health helpline (Govt. of India).
- AASRA — +91 9820466726. 24/7 crisis helpline for those feeling suicidal.
- Vandrevala Foundation — +91 9999666555. 24/7 free mental health counselling.
Malaysia emergency: 999
- Talian Kasih — 15999. 24/7 national helpline for those in distress.
- Befrienders Kuala Lumpur — 03-7627 2929. 24/7 emotional support and suicide prevention.
New Zealand emergency: 111
- Need to Talk? — 1737 — Call or text 1737. Free 24/7 support from a trained counsellor.
- Lifeline Aotearoa — 0800 543 354. 24/7 confidential support and suicide prevention.
Philippines emergency: 911
- NCMH Crisis Hotline — 1553. Toll-free 24/7 crisis line (landline, nationwide).
- NCMH Crisis Hotline (mobile) — 0917 899 8727. 24/7 crisis support for mobile callers.
Singapore emergency: 999
United Kingdom emergency: 999
- Samaritans — 116 123. Free 24/7 emotional support, any problem, any time.
- Shout — Text SHOUT to 85258. Free 24/7 text support for anyone in crisis.
- Papyrus HOPELINE247 (under 35) — 0800 068 4141. 24/7 support for young people with thoughts of suicide.
United States emergency: 911
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — 988 — Call or text 988. 24/7 free and confidential support across the US.
- Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741. 24/7 text support with a trained crisis counselor.
- Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth) — 1-866-488-7386. 24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people.
Anywhere else in the world
If your country is not listed above, these directories cover most of the world and will point you to a service that operates where you live.
- Befrienders Worldwide — befrienders.org. Find an emotional support helpline in your country.
- Find A Helpline — findahelpline.com. Free, verified support lines in over 130 countries.
- IASP Crisis Centres — www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/. Directory of crisis centres worldwide.
Please check before you rely on a number
Helpline numbers and opening hours change. We keep this page as accurate as we can, but always confirm with the provider, and in an emergency use your local emergency number rather than a support line.
This page is published by YoureNotAlone, an anonymous peer support community for everyday stress and struggle. We are not a healthcare provider and not a crisis service — see about.
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