You are not alone.
Help is always available.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out to one of the dedicated support lines below. These services are free, confidential, and available around the clock.
Suicide Prevention Helplines
Free, confidential support for people in crisis or distress
Samaritans
United Kingdom & Ireland
Free, confidential support 24/7 for anyone struggling to cope. You don't have to be suicidal to call.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
United States
Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counsellor, available 24/7 in English and Spanish.
Talk Suicide Canada
Canada
Free, bilingual crisis support by phone and text, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Lifeline Australia
Australia
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services by phone, text, and online chat.
Lifeline Aotearoa
New Zealand
Free 24/7 telephone crisis support and suicide prevention services across New Zealand.
iCall
India
Psychosocial helpline providing counselling support by trained mental health professionals.
Befrienders Worldwide
International
A global directory of emotional support helplines in over 32 countries, helping people find local crisis services.
Find A Helpline
International
Search for free, confidential mental health helplines by country, covering 75+ countries worldwide.
Mental Health Crisis Support
Specialist services for mental health emergencies and urgent support
Mind Infoline
England & Wales
Mental health information and support, including crisis contacts and local services.
Shout 85258
United Kingdom
UK's first 24/7 crisis text line — free, confidential support for anyone struggling to cope.
Crisis Text Line
USA, Canada, Ireland, UK
Free, 24/7 text-based mental health support with a trained Crisis Counsellor.
Beyond Blue
Australia
24/7 mental health support for anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts, by phone and online chat.
Crisis Services Canada
Canada
Nationwide suicide prevention and mental health crisis support in English and French.
Pieta House
Ireland
Crisis intervention for people in suicidal distress or engaging in self-harm. Free therapy provided.
Support for Young People
Dedicated helplines and services for children, teens, and young adults
Childline
United Kingdom
Free, private and confidential service for children and young people up to 19, available 24/7.
Young Minds Crisis Messenger
United Kingdom
Free 24/7 text support for young people in crisis, powered by trained volunteers.
The Trevor Project
United States
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people, 24/7.
Kids Helpline
Australia
Free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling for children and young people aged 5–25.
Healthcare & Professional Services
Connect with professional mental health care and national health systems
NHS Mental Health Urgent Care
United Kingdom
For mental health emergencies call 999 or go to A&E. For urgent (non-emergency) support call 111 and select the mental health option.
SAMHSA National Helpline
United States
Free, confidential treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use disorders, 24/7.
Head to Health
Australia
Australian Government service connecting people to digital and phone mental health support, suitable for all ages.
WHO Mental Health Resources
International
The World Health Organization's directory of mental health resources, guidelines, and country-level crisis contacts.
Can't find a resource for your country? Visit findahelpline.com or befrienders.org for a worldwide directory of crisis helplines. If you believe an important resource is missing, contact us and we'll review it for inclusion.