Immediate Help & Support Lines

If you are in immediate danger, please contact your local emergency services. Below are some resources that can provide support.

In an Emergency

If you or someone else is in immediate danger or requires urgent medical attention, please contact your local emergency services immediately:

USA / Canada: Call 911
United Kingdom: Call 999 (or 112)
Australia: Call 000
New Zealand: Call 111
Europe (EU wide): Call 112

These services are for situations requiring immediate intervention.

General Crisis & Mental Health Support

Samaritans (UK & Ireland)

24/7, free, confidential support for anyone struggling to cope.

Call: 116 123 Visit Website

National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (USA)

24/7, free, confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources.

Call: 988 Visit Website

Crisis Text Line

24/7, free, confidential crisis support via text message.

Text: Text HOME to 741741 (USA/Canada), 85258 (UK), 50808 (Ireland)

Lifeline (Australia)

24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.

Call: 13 11 14 Visit Website

Lifeline Aotearoa (New Zealand)

24/7 helpline and text service for people in distress.

Call: 0800 543 354

Text: Text HELP (4357)

Canada Suicide Prevention Service

Nationwide, 24/7 crisis support for Canada.

Call: 1-833-456-4566

Text: Text 45645 (4pm-12am ET)

Youth Support

Kids Help Phone (Canada)

24/7, free, confidential professional counselling, information and referrals for young people.

Call: 1-800-668-6868

Text: Text CONNECT to 686868

The Trevor Project (USA - LGBTQ Youth)

24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ young people.

Call: 1-866-488-7386

Text: Text START to 678-678

Childline (UK)

Support for children and young people in the UK. Confidential.

Call: 0800 1111 Visit Website

Please note: Helpline availability and numbers can change. If a number doesn't work, try searching online for the service name. These resources are not a substitute for professional medical advice or therapy.