Mental Health & Crisis Helplines
Get Immediate Support Worldwide
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues or experiencing a crisis, immediate help is available. This page provides a list of free, confidential, and 24/7 mental health helplines across the USA, UK, and Europe, along with global resources. Whether you need urgent support, suicide prevention assistance, or someone to talk to, these services are here to help. If you're in immediate danger, please call 911 (USA), 112 (Europe), or 999 (UK) for emergency assistance.
Very often the organization you work for or are affiliated with has support available - this is often the quickest most effective route. If this is not available to you please take a look at the information below.
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🇺🇸 United States Crisis Support
24/7 confidential support services available across the United States
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
📞 Call 988
24/7 suicide prevention and crisis intervention
Crisis Text Line
📱 Text HOME to 741741
24/7 crisis support via text
Veterans Crisis Line
📞 Dial 988, Press 1
24/7 support for veterans & their families
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth)
📞 1-866-488-7386
📱 Text START to 678678
LGBTQ+ crisis & suicide prevention helpline
SAMHSA Helpline
📞 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Confidential help for mental health & addiction
National Domestic Violence Hotline
📞 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
📱 Text START to 88788
Help for domestic abuse survivors
🇪🇺 Europe (General)
Pan-European Services
🚨 Emergency Number: 112
Universal emergency number across the EU for police, fire, and medical emergencies.
📞 Samaritans (All European Countries)
🧠 Mental Health Europe
Country-Specific Helplines
🇫🇷 France
SOS Suicide Prevention
📞 3114
📞 3114
🇩🇪 Germany
Telefonseelsorge
📞 0800 111 0111 or 0800 111 0222
📞 0800 111 0111 or 0800 111 0222
🇮🇹 Italy
Telefono Amico
📞 199 284 284
📞 199 284 284
🇪🇸 Spain
Suicidal Help Line
📞 024
📞 024
🇸🇪 Sweden
112 for Mental Health
📞 112 (ask for mental health help)
📞 112 (ask for mental health help)
🇫🇮 Finland
Lifeline Helsinki
📞 0800 108 100
📞 0800 108 100
🇬🇧 United Kingdom Crisis Support
24/7 support services available across the UK for mental health and crisis intervention.
24/7 Emergency Support
- Samaritans: Call 116 123 - Free support for anyone in distress
- NHS Mental Health: Call 111 - Urgent mental health support
- Shout Crisis Text Line: Text SHOUT to 85258 - Crisis text support
Specialized Support Lines
- CALM: Call 0800 58 58 58 - Support for men in crisis (5 PM - Midnight)
- SANEline: Call 0300 304 7000 - Mental health support (4:30 PM - 10:30 PM)
Additional Support Services
- Mind UK: Call 0300 123 3393 - Mental health information & support
- Childline: Call 0800 1111 - Free confidential help for children and teens
🇨🇦 Canada Crisis Support
General Crisis Support
- Talk Suicide Canada: 📞 988 - 24/7 suicide prevention and crisis support
- Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA): Find your local CMHA at www.cmha.ca - Mental health resources and local support
- Wellness Together Canada: 🌍 www.wellnesstogether.ca - Online mental health support and resources
Specialized Support
- Hope for Wellness (Indigenous Support): 📞 1-855-242-3310 - Mental health support for Indigenous peoples in English, French, Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut
- Trans Lifeline (LGBTQ+ Support): 📞 1-877-330-6366 - Support for transgender individuals
Youth Support
- Kids Help Phone (Youth Support): 📞 1-800-668-6868 / Text CONNECT to 686868 - Free, 24/7 support for children and youth
🇿🇦 South Africa Crisis Support
SADAG (South African Depression and Anxiety Group)
📞 0800 567 567
24/7 suicide prevention and mental health support.
24/7 suicide prevention and mental health support.
Lifeline South Africa
📞 0861 322 322
Free, confidential support for emotional distress.
Free, confidential support for emotional distress.
Childline South Africa
📞 0800 055 555
Support for children facing abuse, neglect, or mental health challenges.
Support for children facing abuse, neglect, or mental health challenges.
Gender-Based Violence Command Centre
📞 0800 428 428
📱 SMS "HELP" to 31531
Crisis support for victims of gender-based violence.
📱 SMS "HELP" to 31531
Crisis support for victims of gender-based violence.
FAMSA (Family & Marriage Society of SA)
🇦🇺 Australia Crisis Support Services
Lifeline Australia
📞 13 11 14 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.
Beyond Blue
📞 1300 22 4636 Mental health support and resources.
Kids Helpline
📞 1800 55 1800 24/7 support for children and youth.
MensLine Australia
📞 1300 789 978 Support for men's mental health and relationships.
Headspace
🌍 www.headspace.org.au Online mental health resources for young people.
QLife (LGBTQ+ Support)
📞 1800 184 527 Support for LGBTQ+ individuals.
🇳🇿 New Zealand Crisis Support
Lifeline New Zealand
📞 0800 543 354
📱 Text HELP to 4357
24/7 crisis helpline for emotional distress.
📱 Text HELP to 4357
24/7 crisis helpline for emotional distress.
Suicide Crisis Helpline
📞 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
24/7 support for those at risk of suicide.
24/7 support for those at risk of suicide.
Youthline
📞 0800 376 633
📱 Text 234
Mental health support for young people.
📱 Text 234
Mental health support for young people.
Depression Helpline
📞 0800 111 757
Support for individuals dealing with depression.
Support for individuals dealing with depression.
1737 Need to Talk?
📞 1737
Free 24/7 mental health support via call or text.
Free 24/7 mental health support via call or text.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
Saudi Mental Health Hotline
📞 9200 33360
Confidential mental health support.
Weqaya Helpline
📞 1919
Support for domestic violence victims.
Eradah Complex for Mental Health
📞 Find local centers on www.eradah.sa
Free mental health treatment centers.
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Mental Support Line
📞 800 4673 (HOPE)
Ministry of Health's 24/7 free emotional support hotline.
Ministry of Health's 24/7 free emotional support hotline.
Dubai Mental Health Centre
📞 800 72545 (800 TALK)
Professional psychological support services available.
Professional psychological support services available.
Al Jalila Foundation
Ewaa Shelter
📞 800 7283
Safe haven and support for women and children facing domestic abuse.
Safe haven and support for women and children facing domestic abuse.
🇮🇳 Mental Health Support in India
Access these confidential mental health support services across India:
Vandrevala Foundation Helpline
📞 1860 266 2345
Free 24/7 mental health support available nationwide. Trained counselors provide immediate assistance for mental health concerns.
AASRA Suicide Prevention Helpline
📞 +91 98204 66726 / +91 22 27546669
24/7 support for suicide prevention. Professional counselors available round the clock for crisis intervention.
NIMHANS Helpline (Government of India)
📞 080 4611 0007
National Institute for Mental Health & Neurosciences support line. Official government mental health resource center.
iCall for Mental Health
📞 +91 9152987821
Confidential mental health support available Monday through Saturday. Professional counseling services in multiple languages.
Snehi Mental Health Services
📞 +91 9582208181
Comprehensive emotional support and counseling. Additional youth-focused mental health support available through the same number.
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