Need Immediate Support?" If you're feeling overwhelmed, struggling with mental health challenges, or in crisis, these helplines are here to provide support

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, you're not alone. Reaching out for help is a powerful first step towards healing. Please contact one of the helplines below for immediate, confidential support. Whether you're in crisis or simply need someone to talk to, help is available.

Comprehensive List of Mental Health Helplines

Global & Multinational

  • Crisis Text Line (Global): Text HOME to 741741 (Available in the US, UK, Canada, and Ireland.)
  • Befrienders Worldwide: Visit www.befrienders.org to find helplines in your region.
  • Lifeline International: +1 800-273-TALK (8255) (Callers are routed to their local crisis line.)

Oceania:

Australia:

  • Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support.)
  • Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 (Mental health support.)

New Zealand:

  • 1737, Need to Talk?: Call or Text 1737 (Free, 24/7 support.)

North America

United States:

Dial 988 (Formerly 1-800-273-8255)

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

Canada:

  • Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566 (24/7)
  • Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or Text CONNECT to 686868

Central & South America

Argentina:

  • Salud Mental Responde: 0800-222-5462

Brazil:

  • CVV (Centro de Valorização da Vida): 188 (Free and confidential support.)

Chile:

  • Fono Ayuda: 600-360-7777

Colombia:

  • Línea 123 (Bogotá): 123

Europe United Kingdom:

United Kingdom:

  • Samaritans: 116 123 (Free, 24/7 support for anyone in distress.)
  • Mind Infoline: 0300 123 3393 (Mental health support and resources.)

France:

  • SOS Help: 01 46 21 46 46 (English-speaking line.)

Germany:

  • Telefonseelsorge: 0800 111 0 111 or 0800 111 0 222 (Free, 24/7 support.)

Italy:

  • Telefono Amico Italia: 199 284 284 (Confidential listening service.)

Spain:

  • Teléfono de la Esperanza: 717 003 717

Asia

China:

  • Beijing Suicide Research and Prevention Center: 800 810 1117

Japan:

  • TELL Lifeline: 03-5774-0992 or Text to 03-4550-1146

India:

  • AASRA: +91-9820466726 (Confidential suicide prevention hotline.)

Philippines:

  • Hopeline PH: 0917 558 4673 or (02) 8804 4673

Africa:

South Africa:

  • SADAG (South African Depression and Anxiety Group): 0800 12 13 14 or SMS 31393 (Confidential support line.)

Kenya:

  • Befrienders Kenya: +254 722 178 177

Nigeria:

  • Mental Health Foundation Nigeria: +234 806 210 6493

Middle East:

United Arab Emirates:

  • 800 HOPE (800 4673): (Mental health support helpline.)

Israel:

  • ERAN: 1201 (Emotional First Aid.)

Saudi Arabia:

  • Ministry of Health Helpline: 937