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Modified on Fri, 23 Jan at 2:40 PM - By Saul Aleman

Mental Health & Crisis Support Resources

Your well-being matters to us. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that help is available. Below you'll find mental health and crisis support resources organized by country. These services are confidential and staffed by trained professionals who care.

If you are in immediate danger, please contact your local emergency services.


Argentina

  • Suicide Prevention Hotline: 135 (from Buenos Aires) or 0800 345 1435
  • Línea de Prevención del Suicidio: 135 or (011) 5275-1135

Australia

  • Lifeline: 13 11 14
  • Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
  • Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
  • MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78

Brazil

  • Centro de Valorização da Vida (CVV): 188
  • CAPS AD (Psychosocial Care Centers for Alcohol and Drugs): Contact local centers

Canada

  • Crisis Services Canada: 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645
  • Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
  • First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310

China

  • Beijing Suicide Research and Prevention Center: 800-810-1117 or 010-8295-1332

France

  • SOS Suicide: 01 45 39 40 00
  • S.O.S Help: 01 46 21 46 46
  • Fil Santé Jeunes: 0800 235 236

Germany

  • Telefonseelsorge: 0800 111 0 111 or 0800 111 0 222
  • Nummer gegen Kummer (for children and youth): 116 111
  • Deutsche Depressionshilfe: 0800 3344533

India

  • Snehi (24/7 Helpline): +91-22-2772 6771
  • Vandrevala Foundation: 9999 666 555
  • iCALL: 9152987821

Italy

  • Telefono Amico Italia: 199 284 284
  • Servizio per la Prevenzione del Suicidio: 800 86 00 22

Japan

  • Tokyo Mental Health: 03-5774-0992
  • TELL Lifeline: 03-5774-0992
  • Inochi no Denwa: 0120-738-556

Kenya

  • Befrienders Kenya: +254 722 178 177
  • Kenya Red Cross Society: 1199

Mexico

  • Línea de la Vida: 800 911 2000
  • SAPTEL (National Helpline): 01 800 472 7835

New Zealand

  • Lifeline New Zealand: 0800 543 354
  • Youthline: 0800 376 633
  • Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757

Nigeria

  • Mental Health Foundation Nigeria: +234 806 210 6493
  • She Writes Woman Mental Health Support Line: +234 708 111 2387

Russia

  • Moscow Crisis Line: 051 (from within Moscow) or +7 495 051 (from other regions)
  • Kids Help Line: 8 800 2000 122

Saudi Arabia

  • Saudi Mental Health Hotline (Ministry of Health): 937
  • Kafa (Mental Health Support): 920003023

Singapore

  • Samaritans of Singapore (SOS): 1800 221 4444
  • Institute of Mental Health's Mental Health Helpline: 6389 2222

South Africa

  • Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0800 567 567
  • SADAG Mental Health Line: 011 234 4837
  • Lifeline South Africa: 0861 322 322

South Korea

  • Lifeline Korea: 1588-9191
  • Korea Suicide Prevention Center: 1393

Spain

  • Teléfono de la Esperanza: 717 003 717
  • Cruz Roja (Red Cross) Helpline: 900 107 917

United Arab Emirates

  • MOHAP Hotline: 800 111 11
  • Al Amal Psychiatric Hospital: 04 519 2525

United Kingdom

  • Samaritans: 116 123
  • Mind Infoline: 0300 123 3393
  • Childline: 0800 1111
  • Shout Crisis Text Line: Text SHOUT to 85258

United States

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
  • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
  • Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1
  • SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Remember: Reaching out for help is a sign of strength. You are not alone, and support is available 24/7 in many regions. If your country is not listed above, please search for local mental health resources or contact your healthcare provider.

Stay safe, and take care of yourself and each other.

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