Crisis Support
For individuals in crisis or needing immediate emotional support, confidential helplines are available worldwide. These organizations provide free, 24/7 assistance for those in distress. Below is an updated list of resources categorized by region:
United Kingdom
- Samaritans: Call 116 123 or visit samaritans.org
- Mind: Call 0300 123 3393 or visit mind.org.uk
- Shout (Crisis Text Line): Text SHOUT to 85258 or visit giveusashout.org
Europe
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France:
- SOS Suicide: Call 01 45 39 40 00 or visit sos-suicide.org
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Germany:
- Telefonseelsorge: Call 0800 111 0 111 or visit telefonseelsorge.de
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Ireland:
- Samaritans Ireland: Call 116 123 or visit samaritans.org/ireland
North America
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United States:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 988 or visit 988lifeline.org
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 or visit crisistextline.org
- The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+): Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678; more information at thetrevorproject.org
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Canada:
- Talk Suicide Canada: Call 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645; visit talksuicide.ca
- Kids Help Phone: Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868; visit kidshelpphone.ca
South America
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Argentina:
- Centro de Asistencia al Suicida: Call 135 (Greater Buenos Aires) or 5275-1135 (rest of the country); visit casbuenosaires.com.ar
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Brazil:
- CVV (Centro de Valorização da Vida): Call 188 or visit cvv.org.br
Middle East
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Israel:
- ERAN: Call 1201 or visit eran.org.il
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Lebanon:
- Embrace Lifeline: Call 1564 or visit embracelebanon.org
Australia
- Lifeline Australia: Call 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au
- Beyond Blue: Call 1300 22 4636 or visit beyondblue.org.au
Africa
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South Africa:
- Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call 0800 567 567 or visit suicide.org.za
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Nigeria:
- Mental Health Foundation Nigeria: Visit mhfnigeria.com
Asia
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India:
- AASRA: Call 91-22-2754-6669 or visit aasra.info
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Japan:
- Tokyo Mental Health: Visit tokyomentalhealth.com
These services are staffed by trained professionals and volunteers who can provide immediate support and guidance.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out to the appropriate helpline in your region. If your locations is not listing the following servives provide details of relevant, confidential, and free support in a variety of locations.