United States
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988, 24/7, for mental health crises and emotional distress. 988lifeline.org
- Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained volunteer. crisistextline.org
- SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-4357 for treatment referral and information (substance use and mental health), 24/7. samhsa.gov
- Trans Lifeline — 877-565-8860 (US). translifeline.org
- The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ young people) — 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678. thetrevorproject.org
United Kingdom
- Samaritans — Call 116 123 (free, 24/7). samaritans.org
- NHS urgent mental health help — Search “NHS urgent mental health” for local options or call 111 when it is urgent but not life-threatening. In immediate danger, call 999.
Canada
- Talk Suicide Canada — Call 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645 (evenings). talksuicide.ca
- Kids Help Phone — 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868. kidshelpphone.ca
Australia
- Lifeline — 13 11 14 (24/7). lifeline.org.au
- Beyond Blue — 1300 22 4636. beyondblue.org.au
- Immediate danger: 000
Other regions
Directories can help you find a verified helpline where you live:
- findahelpline.com — searchable international crisis lines
- IASP crisis centres — global listings (International Association for Suicide Prevention)
Please note
Numbers, hours, and services can change. We do not operate these organizations and cannot guarantee wait times or outcomes. If one line is busy, try another or your local emergency services.
More context on how this site fits with professional care: Safety disclaimer.