Crisis Support & Hotlines
If you're in crisis, reach out. These lines are here for you.
United States
Suicide & crisis
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources. Call or Text. (Press 1 for Veterans, 2 for Spanish, 3 for LGBTQ+ Youth).
Mental health
NAMI Helpline
Resource referrals and support for mental health conditions. Mon-Fri, 10 am–10 pm ET. Not a 24/7 crisis line.
Canada
Suicide & crisis
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
National 24/7 suicide prevention and crisis support. Call or Text. Bilingual (English/French). Partners with Hope for Wellness for Indigenous support.
Mental health
Community Services (211)
National 24/7 service for referrals to community, social, and government services, including local mental health supports. (Wellness Together Canada is closed).
United Kingdom
Suicide & crisis
Samaritans
24/7 free listening service for anyone struggling to cope. A safe place to talk without judgement.
Mental health
SANEline
Specialist emotional support and information for anyone affected by mental illness. Open 4pm–10pm daily.
Australia
Suicide & crisis
Lifeline Australia
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services. Call, text, or chat.
Mental health
Beyond Blue
24/7 support for anxiety, depression, and suicide prevention with trained mental health professionals.
New Zealand
Suicide & crisis
Suicide Crisis Helpline
24/7 specialized intervention for those at high risk of suicide (0508 TAUTOKO).
Mental health
Need to Talk?
Free call or text 1737 any time (24/7) for support from a trained mental health counsellor.
India
Suicide & crisis
Tele-MANAS
National 24/7 Tele Mental Health Assistance. Multi-lingual support (20+ languages). Tiered medical support.
Mental health
Vandrevala Foundation
24/7 free and confidential counseling by phone and WhatsApp.
Brazil
Suicide & crisis
CVV (Centro de Valorização da Vida)
24/7 free emotional support and suicide prevention. Nationwide toll-free number.
Mental health
Pode Falar
Online chat and support channel focused on youth mental health (UNICEF supported).
South Africa
Suicide & crisis
Suicide Crisis Line (SADAG)
24/7 Crisis intervention and suicide prevention managed by SADAG.
China
Suicide & crisis
Beijing Suicide Research and Prevention Center
24/7 National crisis intervention line (Landline only). Mobile users call 010-8295-1332.
Mental health
Lifeline China
Bilingual (English/Chinese) support service. Operating 10am-10pm daily.
Russia
Suicide & crisis
Child Helpline (Federal)
National toll-free helpline for children, adolescents, and their parents.
Mental health
Moscow Psychological Help
24/7 psychological crisis support (Primary coverage in Moscow region, accessible nationally).
Browse global mental health services
Find training clinics, support organizations, and affordable care in your region.
View directory