We want to remind you that if you’re going through a crisis, there are resources and support available to help you. It’s important to remember that mental health challenges are common and seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Unfortunately, the stigma surrounding mental health can create self-doubt or shame and prevent individuals from reaching out for assistance. But it’s important to know that you don’t have to face your challenges alone. We have created this page to provide individuals who are struggling with their mental health or experiencing a crisis with information about crisis hotlines and resources that are available to them worldwide.
Crisis hotlines and resources are staffed by compassionate and trained professionals who are available 24/7 to provide support and guidance. They offer a safe and confidential space for individuals to talk about their concerns and receive information about local services and resources. Seeking professional help, educating yourself, and connecting with others who are going through similar experiences can help you gain more confidence, acceptance, and hopefully overcome destructive self-judgment.
It’s also important to not isolate yourself during times of crisis. Friends, family members, and community organizations can offer support if they know about your struggles. Talking to someone you trust or reaching out to one of the organizations mentioned above can make a significant difference in your life.
Remember that you are not alone and that there is always hope. No matter what you’re going through, there are people who care about you and are ready and willing to help. Don’t hesitate to reach out and take the first step towards getting the support you need. You deserve to live a happy and healthy life.
When someone is struggling with their mental health, it’s crucial to provide them with a safe space to express their feelings and concerns. One way to do this is by normalizing conversations around mental health, which can help reduce stigma and empower individuals to seek the help they need.
It’s important to validate the person’s experiences and feelings without judgment. Everyone’s experiences are valid and it’s essential to let the person know that their emotions are heard and understood. As a listener, try to refrain from offering advice or your own perspective, and instead focus on being present and actively listening to what the person is saying. Sometimes, simply acknowledging their feelings and providing a supportive presence can be more helpful than offering solutions or advice.
Creating a non-judgmental and validating environment can be crucial in helping someone feel comfortable sharing their struggles and ultimately seeking help. Remember, offering support and understanding can make a significant difference in someone’s life.
Global 🌏
Befrienders Wordwide
Volunteers around the world provide confidential support to people in emotional crisis or distress, or those close to them.
België (BE) 🇧🇪
Zelfmoord 1813
☏ 1813
Zelfmoord1813 is een online platform waar iedereen in Vlaanderen alle relevante informatie omtrent de preventie van zelfdoding kan terugvinden.
Child Focus
☏ 116 000
Child Focus biedt een anonieme 24/7 hotline om vermiste kinderen en seksuele uitbuiting van minderjarigen te melden.
Lëtzebuerg (LU) 🇱🇺
Kanner-Jugendtelefon
☏ 116 111
De KJT beréit an ënnerstëtzt Kanner a Jugendlechen, souwéi hir Betreiber, an hiren alldeegleche Bedenken a Froen, hir Ängscht, hire Problemer an och hir Krisen.
SOS Détresse – Hëllef iwwer Telefon
☏ 454 545
D’Zil vun eisem Engagement ass et fir Leit an Nout liicht zougänglech an dezent Hëllef ze bidden. Telefonsinterviews oder E-Mailaustausch ginn vun de meeschte Leit als einfach an einfach ugesinn: Dir braucht net e Rendez-vous ze maachen oder ze reesen fir Hëllef ze kréien. Och Dir musst net an der Ëffentlechkeet optrieden.
Italia (IT) 🇮🇹
Telefono Amico
☏ 02 2327 2327
Telefono Amico Italia dà a chiunque la possibilità di esprimere la propria sofferenza in modo anonimo e confidenziale, permettendo ad ogni individuo di recuperare la propria storia e il proprio senso all’interno della società.
Telefono Azzurro
☏ 1 96 96
La Linea di Ascolto 1.96.96 offre ascolto, supporto aiuto concreto a bambini e adolescenti fino ai 18 anni di età, in merito a tutte le problematiche e bisogni che li riguardano, sia in riferimento a situazioni di disagio che di emergenza.
Portugal (PT) 🇵🇹
SOS VOZ AMIGA
☏ 213 544 545 ou
A SOS VOZ AMIGA é uma linha de apoio emocional que se disponibiliza a ajudar todos aqueles que se encontram em situações de sofrimento causadas pela solidão, ansiedade, depressão ou risco de suicídio.
United Kingdom (UK) 🇬🇧
Samaritans
☏ 116 123
Samaritans are available day or night, for anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure. They are not only there for the moment of crisis, but are taking action to prevent crisis.
Campaign Against Living Miserably
☏ 0 800 58 58 58
Against Living Miserably (CALM) is a campaign and they are taking a stand against suicide. That means standing against feeling shit, standing up to stereotypes, and standing together to show life is always worth living.
Österreich (AT) 🇦🇹
Rat auf Draht
☏ 147
Mit der kostenlosen Notrufnummer 147 und unserem digitalen Beratungs- und Informationsangebot ermöglichen sie vertrauliche und zugängliche Hilfe.
TelefonSeelsorge
☏ 142
Die Telefon Seelsorge bietet Unterstützung in Krisensituationen. Unter der Notrufnummer 142 erreichen Sie uns 24 Stunden am Tag kostenlos.
Norge (NO) 🇳🇴
Kirkens SOS
☏ 22 40 00 40
Kirkens SOS er en religiøs organisasjon som søker å lindre følelsesmessig uro og forhindre selvmord med 24-timers telefon-, tekst- og direktemeldingsstøtte.
Mental Helse Hjelpetelefonen
☏ 116 123
Mental Helse er en medlemsorganisasjon for alle mennesker med psykiske helseproblemer, pårørende og andre interesserte. Mental Helse arbeider for økt åpenhet, forebygging av psykiske helseplager og et bedre helsetilbud.
Русланд (RU) 🇷🇺
Детском телефоне доверия
☏ 8 800 2000 122
Детский телефон доверия работает ради того, чтобы дети, их родители да и просто люди, неравнодушные к беде живущего рядом ребенка, могли вовремя получить помощь профессионального психолога.
Самаритяне (Череповец)
☏ 007 8202 577 577
Телефоны доверия по предотвращению самоубийств предоставляют помощь тем, кто переживает очень трудные времена и нуждается в помощи. Позвоните на горячую линию, если вам, родственнику или другу нужна поддержка.
Slovensko (SK) 🇸🇰
Linka Detskej Istoty
☏ 116 111
Pomôžte deťom a mladým ľuďom osloviť ľudí v núdzi. Telefón linky zvoní 24 hodín denne, 365 dní v roku.
Česká republika (CZ) 🇨🇿
Linka bezpečí
☏ 116 111
Posláním Linky bezpečí je poskytovat kvalitní a snadno dostupnou pomoc dětem, studentům a všem, kteří jednají v jejich zájmu. Linka bezpečí pomáhá při řešení obtížných životních situací a každodenních starostí a problémů. Poskytuje krizovou intervenci a poradenství pro klienty z celé ČR prostřednictvím telefonu, chatu a emailu.
Bosna i Hercegovina (BA) 🇧🇦
Plavi Telefon
☏ 080 05 03 05
Plavi telefon pruža podršku ljudima u Bosni i Hercegovini za probleme poput depresije, alkoholizma, narkomanije i samoubistva koje tradicionalni centri možda ne mogu postići.
România (RO) 🇷🇴
Alianţa Română de Prevenţie a Suicidului
☏ 0800 801 200
Alianța Română pentru Prevenirea Sinuciderii (ARPS) este o organizație non-profit înființată pentru a sprijini și îmbunătăți calitatea vieții prin prevenirea sinuciderii.
Eesti (EE) 🇪🇪
Eluiin
☏ 655 8088
Eluliin abistamiskeskusena loodi Eesti-Rootsi Suitsidoloogia Instituudi direktori Airi Värniku eestvedamisel. Pakub emotsionaalset tuge üksikutele, õnnetutele, depressiivsetele ja/või suitsidaalsetele inimestele.
Україна (UA) 🇺🇦
Lifeline Ukraine
☏ 7333
Lifeline Ukraine – це національна, професійна лінія з питань профілактики самогубств та підтримки психічного здоров’я.
Одеса (тільки телефон)
☏ 0487 327715 або
Одеська телефонна служба довіри — це гаряча лінія психічного здоров’я в Україні, яка працює з 10:00 до 08:00 щопонеділка по п’ятницю та з 19:00 до 08:00 щосуботи по неділю.
Latvija (LV) 🇱🇻
Skalbes
☏ 116 123
Mūsu darbības sfērā ietilpst telefonisku un privātu konsultāciju sniegšana cilvēkiem, kas atrodas riska grupā, depresijā, cilvēkiem ar pašnāvnieciskām tieksmēm, cilvēkiem, kas izjūt vientulību, tuvinieka zaudējumu sāpes, slimo ar bulīmiju, ir atkarīgi no alkohola, narkotiskajām vielām, kam ir nestabila situācija ģimenē vai rados.
Ελλάδα (GR) 🇬🇷
Κέντρο ημέρας για την πρόληψη της Αυτοκτονίας
☏ 1018
Η αυτοκτονία είναι ένα σοβαρό πρόβλημα που μας αφορά όλους. Δεν είναι μια τυχαία ή χωρίς νόημα πράξη. Ο άνθρωπος που προσπαθεί να αυτοκτονήσει νιώθει απελπισμένος, «παγιδευμένος» σε προσωπικά, οικογενειακά και άλλα προβλήματα, τα οποία αισθάνεται ότι δεν μπορεί να αντιμετωπίσει.
Македонија (MK) 🇲🇰
МЕЃАШИ
☏ 02 2465 316
Детска амбасада во светот МЕЖАЦИ Детската амбасада во светот МЕЖАЦИ нуди услуги за младите во Македонија кои се во неволја или се изложени на ризик од самоубиство.
United States (US) 🇺🇸
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
☏ 988
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
☏ 0800 300 303
NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.
Australia (AU) 🇦🇺
Lifeline
☏ 13 11 14
Lifeline provides Australians experiencing personal crises with 24-hour access to suicide prevention services, domestic violence trainings, and financial welfare programs.
Beyondblue
☏ 1300 22 4636
Beyondblue is a non-profit organization working to promote good mental health, tackle stigma and discrimination, and provide support and information on anxiety, depression and suicide.
New Zealand (NZ) 🇳🇿
Depression Hotline
☏ 0800 111 757
This website helps New Zealanders recognise and understand depression and anxiety by encouraging early recognition and help-seeking.
Lifeline
☏ 0800 543 354
Information to help support someone concerned about their own risk of suicide or that of someone else. There are a free community helplines and text support service.
Singapore (SG) 🇸🇬
Samaritans of Singapore
☏ 1800 221 4444
Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) is dedicated to providing confidential emotional support to individuals facing a crisis, thinking about or affected by suicide.
Silver Ribbon Singapore
☏ 65 6386 1928
To combat mental health stigma, encourage early help, and facilitate integration of people with mental illness within the society through innovative means of promoting mental health literacy.
دولة قطر (QA) 🇶🇦
جمعية أصدقاء الصحة النفسية “وياك
☏ 0097 444 878 799
اذكاء الوعي في مجالات الصحة النفسية، وتقديم أفضل خدمات الإرشاد النفسي، ومساندة متلقي الخدمات والدفاع عن حقوقهم ، من خلال تنفيذ الأنشطة التوعوية والبرامج التدريبية، وعقد المؤتمرات والندوات العلمية، وتشجيع الدراسات والبحوث، والتعاون مع الخبرات المتخصصة والجهات ذات الصلة، واستثمار كافة وسائل الإعلام في تحقيق ذلك
وكالة التوجية والتأهيل الاجتماعي (SA) 🇸🇦
جمعية أصدقاء الصحة النفسية “وياك
☏ 199 11
اذكاء الوعي في مجالات الصحيقدم مركز الاتصال للاستشارات النفسية الدعم العاطفي للأشخاص في المملكة العربية السعودية
Nederland (NL) 🇳🇱
113 Zelfmoord Preventie
☏ 0900 0113
113 is een onafhankelijke hulplijn voor mensen met suïcidale gedachten, hun naasten en professionals. 113 staat aan de kant van het leven en probeert te zoeken naar een uitweg uit de wanhoop. Hierbij spelen religieuze of ideologische achtergronden geen rol.
MiNd Nederland
☏ 088 554 32 22
MiND is het landelijke meldpunt voor strafbare, discriminerende uitingen op internet.
Deutschland (DE) 🇩🇪
TelefonSeelsorge
☏ 0800 111 0 111 oder
Die TelefonSeelsorge® ist ein Netzwerk mit über 100 regionalen Stellen in ganz Deutschland. Wenn Sie bei uns anrufen oder über das Internet mit uns Kontakt aufnehmen, werden Sie mit einer dieser Stellen verbunden, nach Möglichkeit mit der Stelle, die Ihrem Aufenthaltsort am nächsten liegt.
Nummer gegen Kummer
☏ 0800 111 0 550 (Erwachsene) oder
Nummer gegen Kummer e. V. ist die Dachorganisation des größten, kostenfreien, telefonischen Beratungsangebotes für Kinder, Jugendliche und Eltern in Deutschland.
France (FR) 🇫🇷
E-Enfance
☏ 3018
L’Association e-Enfance propose aux jeunes, leurs parents et les professionnels des interventions en milieu scolaire et des formations sur les usages responsables d’internet et les risques éventuels comme le cyber-harcèlement, le cybersexisme et les autres formes de cyberviolence.
S.O.S Amitié
☏ 09 72 39 40 50
S.O.S Amitié est un service d’aide par l’écoute. Ses écoutants bénévoles accueillent la parole de toute personne qui traverse une période difficile et qui ressent le besoin d’être entendue et écoutée dans sa souffrance.
España (ES) 🇪🇸
Teléfono de la Esperanza
☏ 914 59 00 55 (fijo) o
La Intervención en crisis es el campo de actuación más específico del Teléfono de la Esperanza desde sus inicios. Su objetivo es abordar de forma urgente, gratuita, anónima y especializada las situaciones de crisis emocionales.
Internet Segura for Kids
☏ 017
Internet Segura for Kids (IS4K) es el Centro de Seguridad en Internet para menores de edad en España y tiene por objetivo la promoción del uso seguro y responsable de Internet y las nuevas tecnologías entre los niños y adolescentes.
Éireann (IE) 🇮🇪
Pieta House
☏ 1 800 247 247
Cuireann Pieta teiripe saor in aisce ar fáil dóibh siúd a dhéanann féindochar, dóibh siúd a bhfuil smaointe féinmharaithe acu, nó dóibh siúd a bhfuil féinmharú orthu.
Schweiz (CH) 🇨🇭
Tel 143
☏ 143
Die Dargebotene Hand ist ein Zusammenschluss von zwölf lokal und regional verankerten, unabhängigen Organisationen unter einem gesamtschweizerischen Dachverband. Die Dargebotene Hand ist offen für alle Menschen, unabhängig von Religion, Kultur und Herkunft.
Danmark (DK) 🇩🇰
Livslinien
☏ 70 201 201
Livslinien har forståelse for, at selvmord kan opleves som en udvej men vil til enhver tid hjælpe til at se andre muligheder.
Sverige (SE) 🇸🇪
Mind
☏ 90 101
Mind är en oberoende ideell förening som arbetar för psykisk hälsa. Vi är religiöst och partipolitiskt obundna. Vi ersätter inte vården, utan kompletterar den. Självmordslinjen är till för dig som har tankar på att ta ditt liv eller har en närstående med sådana tankar.
Suomi (FI) 🇫🇮
Suomen Mielenterveysry
☏ 09 2525 0111
MIELI Suomen Mielenterveys ry:n perustehtävä on mielenterveyden edistäminen ja ongelmien ehkäisy. Puolustamme kaikkien yhtäläistä oikeutta hyvään mielenterveyteen. MIELI ry on maailman vanhin mielenterveysalan kansalaisjärjestö.
Polska (PL) 🇵🇱
Fundacja Dzieci Niczyje
☏ 116 111
116 111 – telefon zaufania dla dzieci i młodzieży od 12 lat prowadzi Fundacja Dajemy Dzieciom Siłę, która bezpłatnie pomaga dzieciom, które doświadczyły różnych form przemocy. Telefon jest anonimowy, bezpłatny, całodobowy i dyskretny.
Slovenija (SI) 🇸🇮
Društvo Zaupni telefon Samarijan
☏ 116 123
Poslanstvo društva je, da je posamezniku na voljo za govorjenje v stiski ob vsakem času dneva in vse dni v letu, tudi ob vikendih in praznikih, na dveh telefonih hkrati.
Hrvatska (HR) 🇭🇷
HRABRI Telefon
☏ 0800 0800 (odrasle osobe) o
Organizacija je osnovana s ciljem pružanja direktne pomoći i podrške zlostavljanoj i zanemarenoj djeci i njihovim obiteljima ali i rada na prevenciji zlostavljanja i zanemarivanja kao i neprihvatljivog ponašanja djece i mladeži.
Србија (RS) 🇷🇸
Centar Srce
☏ 0800 300 303
se sastoji u emotivnoj podršci osobama u krizi i prevenciji samoubistva putem telefona, elektronske pošte i četa. Na ovaj način smatramo da možemo ublažiti tegobe koje osoba oseća i smanjiti nivo suicidnih osećanja.
българия (BG) 🇧🇬
софия гореща линия
☏ 0035 9249 17 223
Горещата линия София предлага услуги на хора в България, които се нуждаят от помощ, свързана със самоубийство, само по телефона.
Българска национална телефонна линия за деца
☏ 116 111
Българската национална телефонна линия за деца предлага 24-часови услуги за деца в България, които имат нужда от някой, с който да говорят или да бъдат с тях в труден момент.
Lietuva (LT) 🇱🇹
Lietuvos emocinės paramos linijų asociacija
☏ 116 111
LEPTA misija – teikti nemokamą, lengvai prieinamą, anonimišką emocinę paramą kritiniu metu, sumažinti žmogaus emocinį skausmą, padėti atlaikyti ir įveikti sunkumus.
Jaunimo Linija
☏ 8 800 28888
Jaunimo linija teikia pagalbą telefonu, raštišku laišku ar pokalbių internetu tiems, kuriems to reikia. Viskas, ką jiems pasakysite, liks tarp jūsų ir Jaunimo linijos.
Türkiye (TR) 🇹🇷
Gençlik Destek Hattı
☏ 0850 455 00 70
Gençlik Destek Hattı, çocuklara ve gençlere yönelik danışmanlık hizmeti sunmayı amaçlayan güvenilir bir destek hattıdır.
Shqipëria (AL) 🇦🇱
Linja Kombëtare e Ndihmës për Fëmijë
☏ 116 000
Linja Kombëtare e Ndihmës për Fëmijët – ALO 116 ofron 24 orë shërbim falas këshillimi dhe referimi për fëmijët në të gjithë Shqipërinë.
Malta (MT) 🇲🇹
Aġenzija Appoġġ
☏ 116 123
Helpline ta’ appoġġ emozzjonali, immexxi mill-Aġenzija Appoġġ, jipprovdi appoġġ emozzjonali lill-adulti li qed ibatu minn solitudni, li jkunu fi stat ta’ kriżi psikoloġika jew li jaħsbu li jagħmlu suwiċidju.
Canada (CA) 🇨🇦
Canada Suicide Prevention Services (CSPS)
☏ 1 833 456 4566
Anyone can have suicidal thoughts for a number of reasons. CSPS offers a barrier-free, non-judgmental space with supportive and responsive responders. We’re here so anyone thinking about suicide feels comfortable enough to reach out for support.
Hope for Wellness Helpline
☏ 1 855 242 3310
The Hope for Wellness Help Line offers immediate mental health counseling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada. Call the toll free helpline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or chat online. Phone and chat are available in English and French, and on request also available in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut.
日本 (JP) 🇯🇵
東京自殺防止センター
☏ 03 5286 9090
東京自殺予防センターは、自殺につながる可能性のある感情を含め、苦痛と絶望の人々に内密で感情的なサポートを提供します。
ਭਾਰਤ (IN) 🇮🇳
आसरा
☏ 92 98 2046 6726
आसरा एकाकी, व्यथित और आत्मघाती के लिए एक संकट हस्तक्षेप केंद्र है। हमारा उद्देश्य उदास और आत्महत्या करने वालों को स्वैच्छिक, पेशेवर और अनिवार्य रूप से गोपनीय देखभाल और सहायता प्रदान करके मानसिक बीमारी को रोकने और प्रबंधित करने में मदद करना है।.
स्नेहा इंडिया
☏ 91 44 2464 0050
स्वयंसेवकों के एक छोटे से बैंड द्वारा संचालित स्नेहा उन लोगों को बिना शर्त भावनात्मक समर्थन प्रदान करती है, जो परेशान, व्यथित, उदास और आत्महत्या महसूस कर रहे हैं। स्वयंसेवक गुमनाम रहते हैं और संपर्क करने वालों को पूरी गोपनीयता और गुमनामी प्रदान करते हैं।.
香港 (HK) 🇭🇰
香港撒瑪利亞防止自殺會
☏ 2390 2222
香港撒瑪利亞義工服務由一群熱心的義工提供。他們本著助人為樂的精神，為有情緒困擾、絕望、無助或有自殺傾向的人提供24小時即時的情緒紓解服務。
香港撒瑪利亞會
☏ 2896 0000
撒瑪利亞人在這裡傾聽，無論問題看起來多麼令人不安或多麼普通。我們不提供建議，也不告訴您該怎麼做。我們在這裡提供無條件的情感支持。
中國 (CN) 🇨🇳
北京自殺研究與預防中心
☏ 010 82951332
北京心理援助熱線隸屬於北京市自殺研究與預防中心。我們的熱線每天二十四小時在全國范圍內提供公共服務。
Lifeline Shanghai
☏ 400 821 1215
Lifeline Shanghai is a volunteer based non-profit organization that operates an English speaking Helpline for the international community.
This essential helpline service provides emotional support and information to callers.