Helplines

EMERGENCY SERVICES WITHIN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

1. 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish. Call or Text: 988 

2. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: A confidential helpline providing 24/7 support for individuals in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts. Website: Suicidepreventionlifeline.org, Phone: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)

3. Crisis Text Line: A free, 24/7 text-based crisis support service. Trained crisis counselors are available to provide assistance. Website: crisistextline.org, Text: HOME to 741741

4. National Domestic Violence Hotline: Offers support, information, and safety planning for individuals affected by domestic violence. Website: thehotline.org, Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)

5. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline: Provides 24/7, free and confidential treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental health or substance abuse issues. Website: samhsa.gov, Phone: 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357)

6. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline: Offers information, referrals, and support for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions. Website: nami.org, Phone: 1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-950-6264)

7. Veterans Crisis Line: A helpline for U.S. military veterans in crisis, providing confidential support and assistance. Website: veteranscrisisline.net, Phone: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)

8. LGBTQ+ National Help Center: Provides a safe and confidential space for LGBTQ+ individuals to talk about various issues, including coming out, relationships, and mental health. Website: glbthotline.org, Phone: 1-888-843-4564

9. Eating Disorders Helpline: A helpline offering support, information, and resources for individuals affected by eating disorders. Website: nationaleatingdisorders.org, Phone: 1-800-931-2237

10. National Runaway Safeline: Provides support, information, and resources for runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth. Website: 1800runaway.org, Phone: 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)

11. Crisis Chat: An online chat service that connects individuals in crisis with trained crisis counselors. Website: suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/

INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY SERVICES 

1. International Suicide Hotlines: A comprehensive directory of suicide hotlines worldwide. Website: suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html

2. Befrienders Worldwide: Provides emotional support worldwide through helplines and email support. Website: befrienders.org

3. Samaritans: Offers confidential emotional support for individuals in distress. The service is available in several countries. Website: samaritans.org

4. International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP): Provides a list of helplines and crisis centers around the world. Website: iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres

5. Mental Health Europe Helplines: A directory of helplines in different European countries. Website: mhe-sme.org/

6. Lifeline International: A network of crisis helplines across different countries. Website: lifeline-intl.com

7. The Trevor Project: A U.S.-based organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ youth. However, their website provides resources for international users as well. Website: thetrevorproject.org

8. Kids Help Phone: A Canadian helpline for children and youth in distress. Website: kidshelpphone.ca

9. Beyond Blue: An Australian organization providing support for mental health issues, including a helpline and online chat. Website: beyondblue.org.au

10. Crisis Text Line (Canada): A free, 24/7 text-based crisis support service available to Canadians. Text: 686868