Global Mental Health & Crisis Resources
If you are in need of immediate assistance, the following is a comprehensive, globally sourced list of mental health and crisis hotlines. These services offer free, confidential support for individuals experiencing emotional distress, mental health challenges, substance use crises, or urgent personal concerns. Help is available 24/7 in many regions by phone, text, or online chat.

United States
Emergency
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
SAMHSA’s National Helpline
+1 (800) 662-HELP (4357)
Free and confidential treatment referral and information service.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text: 988
24/7 crisis counseling and support.
Disaster Distress Helpline
+1 (800) 985-5990
Support for emotional distress due to disasters.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
+1 (800) 273-8255
Round-the-clock support for individuals in crisis to help prevent suicide.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
+1 (800) 799-7233
24/7 support and resources for individuals experiencing domestic abuse.
Family Violence Helpline
+1 (800) 996-6228
Immediate support and guidance for those facing domestic violence situations.
National Hopeline Network
+1 (800) 784-2433
Confidential support for individuals struggling with emotional distress or suicidal thoughts.
Self-Harm Hotline
+1 (800) 366-8288
Assistance and understanding for individuals dealing with self-destructive behaviors.
Planned Parenthood Hotline
+1 (800) 230-7526
Sexual and reproductive health information, counseling, and support.
American Association of Poison Control Centers
+1 (800) 222-1222
Immediate guidance and support in poisoning emergencies.
Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Hope Line
+1 (800) 622-2255
Confidential support for individuals facing substance abuse issues.
National Crisis Line, Anorexia and Bulimia
+1 (800) 233-4357
Immediate help and guidance for individuals struggling with eating disorders.
GLBT National Help Center Hotline
+1 (888) 843-4564
Support and resources for individuals within the LGBTQ+ community.
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth)
+1 (866) 488-7386
Confidential support for LGBTQ+ youth in crisis.
AIDS Crisis Line
+1 (800) 221-7044
Information, support, and resources for individuals affected by HIV/AIDS.
The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
+1 (800) 422-4453
Support for individuals dealing with concerns about child abuse.
Trans Lifeline
+1 (877) 565-8860
Emotional support and resources for transgender individuals.
Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988, then press 1
Support and resources for veterans experiencing emotional distress.
U.S. Resources for Youth
Boys Town National Hotline
+1 (800) 448-3000
Support for teens, parents, and families facing abuse, depression, bullying, and more.
Covenant House
+1 (800) 999-9999
24-hour help for homeless youth, including issues related to suicide, health, and substance use.
ReachOut
+1 (800) 448-3000
Online platform offering information and peer support for teens and young adults.
Love is Respect National Dating Abuse Helpline
+1 (866) 331-9474
Support and resources for those affected by dating abuse.
Cyber Civil Rights Initiative
+1 (844) 878-2274
Crisis counseling for victims of nonconsensual pornography (“revenge porn”).
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
+1 (800) 843-5678
24-hour assistance for missing or exploited children.
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
+1 (800) 656-4673
Nationwide crisis centers supporting victims of sexual assault and abuse.
National Runaway Switchboard
+1 (800) 786-2929
Support for runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth.
National Child Abuse Hotline (Childhelp)
+1 (800) 422-4453
Text: CHILDHELP to 847411
Support available in 170 languages through professional crisis counselors.
Canada
Talk Suicide Canada
+1 (833) 456-4566
Text: 45645
24/7 support for people across Canada in distress or suicidal crisis.
Crisis Services Canada
https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/
Provides national 24/7 crisis support via phone and text through trained responders.
Your Life Counts
https://yourlifecounts.org/find-help/
A suicide prevention resource offering global support contacts and digital tools.
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
https://suicideprevention.ca/need-help/
A national organization dedicated to preventing suicide and promoting awareness.
United Kingdom & Ireland
Samaritans
Call: 116 123
A 24/7 confidential listening service for anyone experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Shout UK
Text SHOUT to 85258
Free, 24/7 text support service for individuals in crisis.
NHS Mental Health Services
Call 111, then select Option 2 (UK)
Access non-emergency mental health support across the UK.
Your Life Counts (UK)
https://yourlifecounts.org/find-help/
Global and UK-based emotional support resources for individuals in crisis.
Australia
Lifeline Australia
Call: 13 11 14
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Beyond Blue
Call: 1300 22 4636
Support for depression, anxiety, and suicide prevention through counseling and community programs.
Kids Helpline
Call: 1800 55 1800
Free, private, and confidential phone and online counseling service for young people aged 5–25.
New Zealand
Lifeline Aotearoa
Call: 0800 543 354
24/7 confidential support from trained counselors for individuals experiencing emotional distress.
The Lowdown
Call: 0800 111 757
Text: 5626
Free support for young people dealing with anxiety, depression, or stress.
Need to Talk? (Mental Health Helpline)
Call or Text: 1737
Talk to a trained counselor, any time — for free.
India
iCall – Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Call: +91 9152987821
Email: icall@tiss.edu
A confidential helpline for individuals facing emotional and mental health concerns.
AASRA
Call: +91 9820466726
A 24/7 suicide prevention helpline offering non-judgmental listening and emotional support.
Vandrevala Foundation Helpline
Call: 9999 666 555 / 1860 266 2345
Free helpline for mental health support and counseling across India.
Muktaa Mental Health Helpline
Call: 0788-788-9882 (12 PM–8 PM IST)
Offers counseling and therapeutic support to individuals facing emotional distress.
Brazil
Centro de Valorização da Vida (CVV)
Call: 188
Free and confidential support from trained volunteers, available 24/7 for emotional assistance.
CVV Web Chat
https://www.cvv.org.br/
Online chat support available on the CVV website for those in emotional distress.
Mexico
SAPTEL (Servicio de Apoyo Psicológico a Distancia)
Call: 800 472 7835
National helpline offering free psychological support services around the clock.
Linea de la Vida (Secretaría de Salud)
Call: 800 911 2000
Confidential support for substance abuse and mental health concerns across Mexico.
Iran
Iran Crisis Text Line
Call: 123
A free, confidential national crisis line offering emotional support for individuals in distress.
Iranian Society of Psychiatrists
Various centers available
A professional network offering mental health referrals and services through hospitals and clinics.
Germany
Telefonseelsorge (Crisis Line)
Call: 0800 111 0 111 or 0800 111 0 222
Free and anonymous emotional support for those in crisis or suicidal distress. Available 24/7.
Nummer gegen Kummer (Youth Line)
Call: 116 111
Confidential counseling for children and adolescents. Free and anonymous.
Hilfetelefon Gewalt gegen Frauen
Call: 0800 011 6016
Specialized support for women experiencing domestic violence, including counseling and referrals.
France
SOS Amitié
Call: 09 72 39 40 50
Offers 24/7 emotional support and a listening ear for those in distress or isolation.
Suicide Écoute
Call: 01 45 39 40 00
A national helpline for people experiencing suicidal thoughts or emotional crisis. Available 24/7.
National Suicide Prevention Line (3114)
Call: 3114
Provides professional mental health crisis support across France.
South Africa
South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG)
Call: 0800 567 567
SADAG offers 24/7 counseling for depression, anxiety, suicide prevention, and trauma.
Cipla Mental Health Helpline
Call: 0800 456 789
Support for individuals experiencing mental health issues, including stress and anxiety.
Department of Social Development Substance Abuse Helpline
Call: 0800 12 13 14
Provides confidential counseling for individuals struggling with substance use.
Japan
TELL Lifeline
Call: 03-5774-0992
English-language emotional support available 24/7 for individuals in distress or crisis.
Inochi no Denwa (Lifeline Japan)
Call: 0570-783-556
Confidential and compassionate support by trained volunteers across Japan.
Tokyo English Lifeline (TELL)
https://telljp.com/lifeline/
Additional online chat support available in English.
China
Lifeline Shanghai
Call: 400 821 1215
Free, anonymous, and confidential mental health support service available 10 AM – 10 PM daily.
Mental Health Hotline (China CDC)
Call: 12320 (nationwide info line) or 12356 (mental health services)
Supports individuals experiencing mental health or emotional issues, including suicide prevention.
Russia
EMERCOM Psychological Emergency Line
Call: +7 (495) 989-50-50
Emergency psychological support line provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
Samaritans Cherepovets
Call: 007 (8202) 577-577
Free, confidential suicide prevention hotline.
Moscow Suicide Hotline
Call: +7 (495) 625-0601
Available 24/7 for crisis intervention and emotional support.
Nigeria
National Emergency Number
Call: 112
Access to health-related and psychological emergency response services.
LUTH Suicide Research and Prevention Initiative (SURPIN)
Call: 0908 021 7555 or 0903 440 0009
Provides free emotional support and suicide prevention services across Nigeria.
Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative (MANI)
WhatsApp: +234 814 429 0236
Mental health support, awareness, and referrals via trained volunteers.
Kenya
Kenya Red Cross Mental Health Support
Call: 1199
A toll-free number offering immediate psychological first aid and referrals.
Befrienders Kenya
Call: +254 722 178 177
Suicide prevention and emotional support provided through confidential helplines.
Chiromo Mental Health Hospital
Call: 0800 220 000
24/7 mental health and psychiatric crisis support services.
Philippines
National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) Crisis Hotline
Call: 1553 or 0917 899 8727
24/7 government mental health support for crisis situations, including suicide prevention.
Hopeline Philippines
Call: 0917 558 4673 / 0918 873 4673
A suicide prevention and crisis intervention hotline available nationwide.
Philippine Red Cross Psychological Support
Call: 143
Emergency mental health and wellness support during disaster and crisis events.
Indonesia
Ministry of Health Mental Health Hotline
Call: 119 ext. 8
Provides mental health counseling through Indonesia’s official emergency medical response network.
Into the Light Indonesia (Suicide Prevention Community)
Email: intothelight.id@gmail.com
Peer support and suicide prevention resources with online volunteer support.
Indonesia Suicide Prevention Society (ISPS)
Call: +62 21 293 70070
Trained volunteers offering emotional support and suicide prevention help.
Thailand
Mental Health Hotline (1323)
Call: 1323
24/7 free support from the Department of Mental Health for individuals facing stress, depression, or suicidal thoughts. Thai language, with limited English support.
Samaritans of Thailand
Thai: (02) 713-6793 (12 PM–10 PM)
English: (02) 713-6791 (callback within 24 hours)
Emotional support for anyone in distress. Confidential and non-judgmental listening.
Thai Red Cross Mental Health Support
Call: (02) 256-4300
Provides counseling and psychological first aid through trained professionals.
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