If you need to talk, here are crisis lines.
All free. All confidential. If you're not in one of the countries listed below, the international directory at the bottom can route you to a verified line in 130+ countries.
In immediate danger?
Call your local emergency number — 911 (US/CA), 999 (UK), 112 (EU), 000 (AU). It's the fastest way to reach a human who can come to you.
⚠ Important — please read
Cimpathy is not an emergency service. The crisis lines below are operated by independent third parties — we do not control, employ, vet, or supervise them, and we make no warranty of accuracy, availability, response time, or quality. Phone numbers may change without notice. Always verify with your local health authority before relying on any number for an emergency. By using this directory you agree to our Terms of Service, including the Crisis Disclaimer in Section 5.
United States
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7 · Call or textFree, confidential support. Press 1 for veterans, 3 for LGBTQ+ youth. 988
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Crisis Text Line
24/7 · TextText HOME to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor.
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Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth)
24/7For LGBTQ+ young people under 25. 1-866-488-7386
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Trans Lifeline
24/7Peer support by and for transgender people. 1-877-565-8860
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Veterans Crisis Line
24/7For veterans, service members, and families. Dial 988, then press 1.
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SAMHSA National Helpline
24/7Free, confidential treatment referral for mental health and substance use. 1-800-662-4357
India
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Tele-MANAS (Govt. of India) 24/7
National mental-wellness helpline. Call 14416 or 1-800-891-4416.
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KIRAN Mental Health Helpline 24/7
Call 1800-599-0019 (13 languages).
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AASRA 24/7
Call +91-22-2754-6669.
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Emergency 24/7
For immediate danger, call 112.
Canada
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9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline 24/7
Call or text 988.
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Kids Help Phone 24/7
For youth. 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868.
United Kingdom & Ireland
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Samaritans 24/7
Free, confidential listening service. 116 123
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Shout 24/7
Free 24/7 text support. Text 85258.
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Pieta House (Ireland) 24/7
Support for self-harm or suicidal ideation. 1800 247 247
Europe
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France · 3114 24/7
Numéro national de prévention du suicide. 3114
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Germany · Telefonseelsorge 24/7
Kostenlos und anonym. 0800 111 0 111
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Spain · Línea 024 24/7
Línea de atención a la conducta suicida. 024
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Netherlands · 113 Zelfmoordpreventie 24/7
Gratis en anoniem. 113
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Italy · Telefono Amico 10:00–24:00
Ascolto telefonico. 02 2327 2327. Off-hours: 112.
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Switzerland · Die Dargebotene Hand 24/7
Telefonseelsorge in DE/FR/IT. 143
Australia & New Zealand
Anywhere else in the world
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IASP Find A Helpline
Verified crisis lines for 130+ countries, by the International Association for Suicide Prevention. findahelpline.com
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Befrienders Worldwide
Global network of emotional-support centers. befrienders.org
Verified against the IASP Find A Helpline directory. Cimpathy re-verifies these numbers quarterly. If you find an outdated line, let us know at help@cimpathy.com.