{"formatVersion":"1.1","id":"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/emergency","path":"/emergency","url":"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/emergency","title":"Help","family":"Page","description":"24/7 worldwide mental health support. Free, confidential helplines for suicide, addiction, and emotional distress.","language":"en-US","access":{"audience":"custom-shared-preview","indexable":true},"provenance":{"sourceUrl":"https://www.mentalhealth.com/emergency","wordpressId":"3198","contentCompleteness":"page","dateScope":"original-source"},"authors":[{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people/helena-georgiou#person","name":"Helena Georgiou","url":"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people/helena-georgiou"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people/patrick-nagle#person","name":"Patrick Nagle","url":"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people/patrick-nagle"}],"reviewer":null,"dates":{"datePublished":"2025-01-01T05:03:00Z","dateModified":"2026-07-16T18:45:49Z","lastReviewed":"2025-08-23"},"content":{"html":"<nav class=\"breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><ol><li><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/\">Home</a></li><li><span aria-current=\"page\">Mental Health &amp; Crisis Helplines</span></li></ol></nav><div class=\"article-page wp-imported article-standard help-reading\"><div class=\"wp-single-column\"><header class=\"article-heading\"><h1>Help</h1></header><div class=\"article-jumpbar\"></div><div class=\"article-layout bounded-page-layout\"><div class=\"article-reading\"><article class=\"prose\" id=\"article-content\"><div class=\"lede\"><p>No matter where you are in the world, support may be closer than you think. This guide brings together free, confidential, and often 24/7 mental health and crisis services for people experiencing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, domestic violence, substance use challenges, and other urgent concerns.</p>\n<p>Many organizations offer support by phone, text, or online chat, making it easier to reach out in the way that feels safest and most comfortable. Explore the services listed below to find support in your country or region.</p>\n<p>If you are not experiencing an immediate crisis, visit the <a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/library\" class=\"article-inline-link\">MentalHealth.com Library</a> for reliable information, practical resources, and evidence-based guidance on <a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/library/mental-health\" class=\"article-inline-link\">mental health</a> and <a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/library/crisis-intervention\" class=\"article-inline-link\">crisis support</a>.</p></div><p></p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"united-states\">United States</h2>\n<p><strong>Emergency</strong></p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dial <strong>911</strong> or go to the nearest emergency room.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>National Hotlines</strong></p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)’s Helpline</strong>: +1 (800) 662-HELP (4357)</li>\n<li><strong>988 Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline</strong>: Call or Text 988</li>\n<li><strong>Disaster Distress Helpline</strong>: +1 (800) 985-5990</li>\n<li><strong>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline</strong>: +1 (800) 273-8255</li>\n<li><strong>National Domestic Violence Hotline</strong>: +1 (800) 799-7233</li>\n<li><strong>Family Violence Helpline</strong>: +1 (800) 996-6228</li>\n<li><strong>National Hopeline Network</strong>: +1 (800) 784-2433</li>\n<li><strong>Self-Harm Hotline</strong>: +1 (800) 366-8288</li>\n<li><strong>Planned Parenthood Hotline</strong>: +1 (800) 230-7526</li>\n<li><strong>Poison Control Centers</strong>: +1 (800) 222-1222</li>\n<li><strong>Alcohol &amp; Drug Hope Line</strong>: +1 (800) 622-2255</li>\n<li><strong>Anorexia &amp; Bulimia Crisis Line</strong>: +1 (800) 233-4357</li>\n<li><strong>GLBT National Help Center</strong>: +1 (888) 843-4564</li>\n<li><strong>The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth)</strong>: +1 (866) 488-7386</li>\n<li><strong>AIDS Crisis Line</strong>: +1 (800) 221-7044</li>\n<li><strong>Childhelp (Child Abuse Hotline)</strong>: +1 (800) 422-4453</li>\n<li><strong>Trans Lifeline</strong>: +1 (877) 565-8860</li>\n<li><strong>Veterans Crisis Line</strong>: Dial 988, then press 1</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Youth-Specific Resources</strong></p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Boys Town National Hotline</strong>: +1 (800) 448-3000</li>\n<li><strong>Covenant House (Homeless Youth)</strong>: +1 (800) 999-9999</li>\n<li><strong>ReachOut</strong>: +1 (800) 448-3000</li>\n<li><strong>Love is Respect (Dating Abuse)</strong>: +1 (866) 331-9474</li>\n<li><strong>Cyber Civil Rights (Revenge Porn)</strong>: +1 (844) 878-2274</li>\n<li><strong>National Center for Missing &amp; Exploited Children</strong>: +1 (800) 843-5678</li>\n<li><strong>RAINN (Sexual Assault Support)</strong>: +1 (800) 656-4673</li>\n<li><strong>National Runaway Switchboard</strong>: +1 (800) 786-2929</li>\n</ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"canada\">Canada</h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Talk Suicide Canada</strong>: +1 (833) 456-4566 | Text: 45645</li>\n<li><strong>Crisis Services Canada</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=libra&amp;utm_content=external_resource&amp;utm_id=site-emergency&amp;utm_source=mentalhealth.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"article-inline-link\">Website</a></li>\n<li><strong>Your Life Counts</strong>: <a href=\"https://yourlifecounts.org/find-help/?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=libra&amp;utm_content=external_resource&amp;utm_id=site-emergency&amp;utm_source=mentalhealth.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"article-inline-link\">Website</a></li>\n<li><strong>Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention</strong>: <a href=\"https://suicideprevention.ca/need-help/?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=libra&amp;utm_content=external_resource&amp;utm_id=site-emergency&amp;utm_source=mentalhealth.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"article-inline-link\">Website</a></li>\n</ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"united-kingdom-ireland\">United Kingdom &amp; Ireland</h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Samaritans</strong>: 116 123</li>\n<li><strong>Shout UK (Text Service)</strong>: Text SHOUT to 85258</li>\n<li><strong>NHS Mental Health Services (UK)</strong>: Call 111, Option 2</li>\n<li><strong>Your Life Counts (UK)</strong>: <a href=\"https://yourlifecounts.org/find-help/?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=libra&amp;utm_content=external_resource&amp;utm_id=site-emergency&amp;utm_source=mentalhealth.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"article-inline-link\">Website</a></li>\n</ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"australia\">Australia</h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lifeline Australia</strong>: 13 11 14</li>\n<li><strong>Beyond Blue</strong>: 1300 22 4636</li>\n<li><strong>Kids Helpline</strong>: 1800 55 1800</li>\n</ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"new-zealand\">New Zealand</h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lifeline Aotearoa</strong>: 0800 543 354</li>\n<li><strong>The Lowdown</strong>: 0800 111 757 | Text: 5626</li>\n<li><strong>Need to Talk?</strong>: Call or Text 1737</li>\n</ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"india\">India</h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>iCall (TISS)</strong>: +91 9152987821 | Email: <a>icall@tiss.edu</a></li>\n<li><strong>AASRA</strong>: +91 9820466726</li>\n<li><strong>Vandrevala Foundation Helpline</strong>: 9999 666 555 / 1860 266 2345</li>\n<li><strong>Muktaa Mental Health Helpline</strong>: 0788-788-9882</li>\n</ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"other-countries\">Other Countries</h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Brazil – CVV</strong>: 188 | <a href=\"https://www.cvv.org.br/?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=libra&amp;utm_content=external_resource&amp;utm_id=site-emergency&amp;utm_source=mentalhealth.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"article-inline-link\">Website</a></li>\n<li><strong>Mexico – SAPTEL</strong>: 800 472 7835 | <strong>Linea de la Vida</strong>: 800 911 2000</li>\n<li><strong>Iran – Crisis Line</strong>: 123</li>\n<li><strong>Germany – Telefonseelsorge</strong>: 0800 111 0 111 or 0800 111 0 222</li>\n<li><strong>France – SOS Amitié</strong>: 09 72 39 40 50 | <strong>Suicide Écoute</strong>: 01 45 39 40 00</li>\n<li><strong>South Africa – SADAG</strong>: 0800 567 567</li>\n<li><strong>Japan – TELL Lifeline</strong>: 03-5774-0992 | <strong>Inochi no Denwa</strong>: 0570-783-556</li>\n<li><strong>China – Lifeline Shanghai</strong>: 400 821 1215</li>\n<li><strong>Russia – EMERCOM Line</strong>: +7 (495) 989-50-50</li>\n<li><strong>Nigeria – SURPIN</strong>: 0908 021 7555 / 0903 440 0009</li>\n<li><strong>Kenya – Red Cross Support</strong>: 1199</li>\n<li><strong>Philippines – NCMH Crisis Hotline</strong>: 1553 | 0917 899 8727</li>\n<li><strong>Indonesia – Mental Health Hotline</strong>: 119 ext. 8</li>\n<li><strong>Thailand – Mental Health Hotline</strong>: 1323</li>\n</ul></article></div><aside class=\"article-sidebar\" data-bounded-rail=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Article navigation and related information\"><details class=\"article-contents\" open data-section-preview=\"3\" data-scrolled-past=\"false\"><summary><strong>Jump to section</strong><span aria-hidden=\"true\"></span><small data-current-section=\"\">Choose a section</small></summary><nav aria-label=\"Article contents\"><ol id=\"article-section-list\"><li><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/emergency#united-states\" title=\"United States\" aria-label=\"United States\">United States</a></li><li><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/emergency#canada\" title=\"Canada\" aria-label=\"Canada\">Canada</a></li><li><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/emergency#united-kingdom-ireland\" title=\"United Kingdom &amp; 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This guide brings together free, confidential, and often 24/7 mental health and crisis services for people experiencing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, domestic violence, substance use challenges, and other urgent concerns. Many organizations offer support by phone, text, or online chat, making it easier to reach out in the way that feels safest and most comfortable. Explore the services listed below to find support in your country or region. If you are not experiencing an immediate crisis, visit the MentalHealth.com Library for reliable information, practical resources, and evidence-based guidance on mental health and crisis support. United States Emergency Dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. National Hotlines Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)’s Helpline: +1 (800) 662-HELP (4357) 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988 Disaster Distress Helpline: +1 (800) 985-5990 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: +1 (800) 273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline: +1 (800) 799-7233 Family Violence Helpline: +1 (800) 996-6228 National Hopeline Network: +1 (800) 784-2433 Self-Harm Hotline: +1 (800) 366-8288 Planned Parenthood Hotline: +1 (800) 230-7526 Poison Control Centers: +1 (800) 222-1222 Alcohol & Drug Hope Line: +1 (800) 622-2255 Anorexia & Bulimia Crisis Line: +1 (800) 233-4357 GLBT National Help Center: +1 (888) 843-4564 The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth): +1 (866) 488-7386 AIDS Crisis Line: +1 (800) 221-7044 Childhelp (Child Abuse Hotline): +1 (800) 422-4453 Trans Lifeline: +1 (877) 565-8860 Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1 Youth-Specific Resources Boys Town National Hotline: +1 (800) 448-3000 Covenant House (Homeless Youth): +1 (800) 999-9999 ReachOut: +1 (800) 448-3000 Love is Respect (Dating Abuse): +1 (866) 331-9474 Cyber Civil Rights (Revenge Porn): +1 (844) 878-2274 National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: +1 (800) 843-5678 RAINN (Sexual Assault Support): +1 (800) 656-4673 National Runaway Switchboard: +1 (800) 786-2929 Canada Talk Suicide Canada: +1 (833) 456-4566 | Text: 45645 Crisis Services Canada: Website Your Life Counts: Website Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention: Website United Kingdom & Ireland Samaritans: 116 123 Shout UK (Text Service): Text SHOUT to 85258 NHS Mental Health Services (UK): Call 111, Option 2 Your Life Counts (UK): Website Australia Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 New Zealand Lifeline Aotearoa: 0800 543 354 The Lowdown: 0800 111 757 | Text: 5626 Need to Talk?: Call or Text 1737 India iCall (TISS): +91 9152987821 | Email: icall@tiss.edu AASRA: +91 9820466726 Vandrevala Foundation Helpline: 9999 666 555 / 1860 266 2345 Muktaa Mental Health Helpline: 0788-788-9882 Other Countries Brazil – CVV: 188 | Website Mexico – SAPTEL: 800 472 7835 | Linea de la Vida: 800 911 2000 Iran – Crisis Line: 123 Germany – Telefonseelsorge: 0800 111 0 111 or 0800 111 0 222 France – SOS Amitié: 09 72 39 40 50 | Suicide Écoute: 01 45 39 40 00 South Africa – SADAG: 0800 567 567 Japan – TELL Lifeline: 03-5774-0992 | Inochi no Denwa: 0570-783-556 China – Lifeline Shanghai: 400 821 1215 Russia – EMERCOM Line: +7 (495) 989-50-50 Nigeria – SURPIN: 0908 021 7555 / 0903 440 0009 Kenya – Red Cross Support: 1199 Philippines – NCMH Crisis Hotline: 1553 | 0917 899 8727 Indonesia – Mental Health Hotline: 119 ext. 8 Thailand – Mental Health Hotline: 1323 Jump to sectionChoose a sectionUnited States Canada United Kingdom & Ireland Australia New Zealand India Other Countries View more","wordCount":580},"schema":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/#organization","name":"MentalHealth.com","url":"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/"},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/#website","url":"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/","name":"MentalHealth.com","inLanguage":"en-US","publisher":{"@id":"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/#organization"}},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/emergency#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Mental Health & Crisis Helplines","item":"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/emergency"}]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people/helena-georgiou#person","name":"Helena Georgiou","url":"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people/helena-georgiou","jobTitle":"Co-Founder, Director","image":"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/wordpress/117.webp","sameAs":["https://www.linkedin.com/in/helena-georgiou-91519753/"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people/patrick-nagle#person","name":"Patrick Nagle","url":"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/people/patrick-nagle","jobTitle":"Founder, CEO","image":"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/assets/wordpress/20551.jpeg","sameAs":["https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricknagle/"]},{"@type":"MedicalWebPage","@id":"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/emergency#webpage","url":"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/emergency","name":"Help","description":"24/7 worldwide mental health support. 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