Immediate Crisis Warning
If you or someone you care about is experiencing thoughts of self-harm, severe clinical depression, acute emotional trauma, or suicidal ideation, please know that you are not alone and help is available right now. Reach out immediately to the free, confidential, 24/7 helplines listed below.
United States & Canada
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial or text
988(Free, confidential, available 24/7 across the US and Canada). - Crisis Text Line: Text
HOMEto741741to connect with a live crisis counselor via SMS. - SAMHSA National Helpline: Call
1-800-662-4357(1-800-662-HELP) for free 24/7 treatment referral and mental health support. - The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth): Call
1-866-488-7386or textSTARTto678-678.
United Kingdom
- Samaritans: Call
116 123(Free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year) or emailjo@samaritans.org. - NHS Mental Health Services: Dial
111for non-emergency clinical guidance. - Shout Crisis Text Service: Text
SHOUTto85258for confidential text-message counseling. - Emergency Medical Services: Dial
999for immediate life-threatening emergencies.
Australia & New Zealand
- Lifeline Australia: Call
13 11 14(24/7 crisis support) or text0477 13 11 14. - Beyond Blue (Australia): Call
1300 22 4636for anxiety and depression support. - Lifeline New Zealand: Call
0800 543 354(0800 LIFELINE) or free textHELP(4357). - Emergency Services: Dial
000in Australia or111in New Zealand.
International Crisis Directories
If your country is not listed above, please access these verified worldwide directories to locate professional support in your native language:
- Befrienders Worldwide: www.befrienders.org (Directory of emotional support centers in over 30 countries).
- International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP): www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres.
- Find A Helpline: findahelpline.com (Free, confidential support from local crisis lines in 130+ nations).
What to Expect When You Contact a Helpline
Crisis counselors are trained, empathetic listeners. You do not have to feel embarrassed, and you do not need to give your name. They will listen without judgment, help you de-escalate acute overwhelm, and assist you in identifying safe steps forward.