If you are in immediate danger, call your local emergency services immediately.
UK: 999 · US: 911 · EU: 112 · AU: 000
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out. You do not have to face this alone. Below are trusted helplines and support organisations across the world.
Samaritans
Free, 24/7 emotional support for anyone in distress.
Mind Infoline
Information and support for mental health problems. Mon–Fri 9am–6pm.
Shout Crisis Text Line
Free, 24/7 text-based crisis support.
PAPYRUS (Under 35s)
Support for young people struggling with suicidal thoughts.
Rethink Mental Illness
Advice and information for people affected by mental illness.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, 24/7 support for people in suicidal crisis or mental health distress.
Crisis Text Line
Free, 24/7 text-based crisis counselling.
NAMI Helpline
Information and referrals from the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
SAMHSA Helpline
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service.
Lifeline
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.
Beyond Blue
Support for anxiety, depression and suicide. Available 24/7.
Kids Helpline
Free, confidential support for young people aged 5–25.
Talk Suicide Canada
24/7 crisis support for people thinking about suicide.
Crisis Services Canada
Text-based crisis support available across Canada.
Samaritans Ireland
Free, 24/7 emotional support.
Pieta House
Support for people in suicidal distress or engaging in self-harm.
This list is not exhaustive. If your country is not listed, please search for your national mental health crisis line or visit befrienders.org for a global directory. BorderlineVoices is a storytelling platform and does not provide clinical support.