Help & Resources
Sometimes reflection brings up feelings that need support. If you're struggling, speak to your GP or a qualified professional — and if you need urgent help, the helplines below are here for you.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Samaritans — 116 123
https://www.samaritans.org
24/7 free emotional support.
Shout Text Line — Text “SHOUT” to 85258
https://giveusashout.org
Free, confidential crisis text support.
NHS 111
https://111.nhs.uk
Non-emergency medical and mental health support.
🇺🇸 United States
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — 988
https://988lifeline.org
24/7 nationwide crisis support.
Crisis Text Line — Text “HOME” to 741741
https://www.crisistextline.org
Free crisis text support.
🇨🇦 Canada
Talk Suicide Canada — 1-833-456-4566
https://talksuicide.ca
24/7 national helpline.
Text Line — Text 45645
https://talksuicide.ca
Evening text support nationwide.
🇦🇺 Australia
Lifeline Australia — 13 11 14
https://www.lifeline.org.au
24/7 crisis support.
Beyond Blue — 1300 22 4636
https://www.beyondblue.org.au
Support for anxiety, depression and emotional wellbeing.
🇳🇿 New Zealand
Lifeline Aotearoa — 0800 543 354
https://www.lifeline.org.nz
24/7 helpline.
Youthline — 0800 376 633
https://www.youthline.co.nz
Youth support and crisis helpline.
🇮🇪 Ireland
Samaritans Ireland — 116 123
https://www.samaritans.org/ireland
Free 24/7 emotional support.
🇮🇳 India
Aasra — +91 9820466726
https://aasra.info
24/7 suicide prevention hotline.
iCall — +91 9152987821
https://icallhelpline.org
Professional counselling service.
🇿🇦 South Africa
Suicide Crisis Line — 0800 567 567
https://www.sadag.org
Crisis support for suicide and emotional distress.
SADAG — 0800 456 789
https://www.sadag.org
Depression and anxiety support.
🇵🇭 Philippines
Hopeline — (02) 8804-4673 / 0917-558-4673
https://hopeline.ph
Emotional crisis support.
🇸🇬 Singapore
Samaritans of Singapore — 1767
https://www.sos.org.sg
24/7 anonymous support.
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
800-HOPE — 800 4673
https://www.aljalilafoundation.ae/mental-health-support-line
National mental health support.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
Lifeline — 9200 33360
https://www.moh.gov.sa
Mental health and crisis assistance.
🇯🇵 Japan
TELL Lifeline — 03-5774-0992
https://telljp.com/lifeline
Daily support, English-friendly.
🇰🇷 South Korea
Lifeline Korea — 1588-9191
https://lifeline.or.kr
24-hour crisis hotline.
🇨🇳 China
Beijing Suicide Hotline — 800-810-1117
http://www.crisis.org.cn
24/7 emotional support.
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Suicide Prevention Services — +852 2382 0000
https://www.sps.org.hk
Confidential support.
🇧🇷 Brazil
CVV Lifeline — 188
https://www.cvv.org.br
24/7 nationwide support.
🇲🇽 Mexico
SAPTEL — (55) 5259-8121
https://www.saptel.org.mx
Psychological and crisis support.
🇦🇷 Argentina
Centro de Asistencia al Suicida — (011) 5275-1135
https://www.casbuenosaires.com.ar
Confidential crisis hotline.
🇪🇺 Europe (General)
European Suicide Prevention Number — 116 123
https://www.116123.eu
Works across most EU countries.
🌐 International Crisis Resources
Open Counseling – Global Hotline List
https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines
HelpGuide – Global Directory
https://www.helpguide.org/find-help
Red Cross / Red Crescent Contacts
https://www.ifrc.org