You Are Not Alone

If you are in crisis, these free, confidential support lines are available. You do not have to be suicidal to call. Trained listeners are there to help.

🚨 In Immediate Danger?

Call your local emergency number (911, 112, 999) or go to the nearest emergency room. Do not wait.

Crisis Lines by Country

All numbers are free to call unless otherwise noted. Lines marked "24/7" operate around the clock.

🇺🇸United States

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or text, 24/7, free & confidential Text 741741 Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741, 24/7

🇬🇧United Kingdom

116 123 Samaritans 24/7, free from any phone 0800 11 11 Childline (under 19) 24/7, free

🇨🇦Canada

988 Suicide Crisis Helpline Call or text, 24/7, free 1-833-456-4566 Talk Suicide Canada 24/7, free

🇦🇺Australia

13 11 14 Lifeline Australia 24/7, free from landline 1800 55 1800 Kids Helpline (5-25) 24/7, free

🇪🇺European Union

116 123 Emotional Support Helpline Free, 24/7 in participating EU countries Also available: 116 000 (Missing Children) and 116 006 (Victim Support)

🇮🇳India

+91-9820466726 iCall (TISS) Mon-Sat 10:00-20:00 IST 1800-599-0019 Kiran Mental Health Helpline 24/7, free

🇮🇪Ireland

116 123 Samaritans Ireland 24/7, free 1800 247 247 Pieta House (self-harm & suicide) 24/7, free

🇳🇿New Zealand

1737 Need to Talk? (text or call) 24/7, free 0800 54 33 54 Lifeline NZ 24/7, free

🇿🇦South Africa

0800 567 567 Suicide Crisis Helpline 24/7, free 0800 12 13 14 Lifeline SA 24/7, free

🇸🇬Singapore

1767 Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) 24/7, free 6389 2222 SOS (alternative) 24/7, free

What to Expect When You Call

  • You will not be judged. Crisis lines are staffed by trained listeners, not law enforcement.
  • You do not have to be suicidal. These lines support anyone in emotional distress.
  • You can hang up. You are in control. You can end the call at any time.
  • Calls are confidential. Your information is not shared without your consent (except in rare cases of immediate danger to a child).
  • You can call more than once. There is no limit on how many times you can reach out.

If you cannot find your country above, visit findahelpline.com for a comprehensive global directory.