If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis or having thoughts of suicide, please know that help is available. You’re not alone, and there are people ready to support you.
Immediate Emergency
If you’re in immediate danger of harming yourself or others:
- USA: Call 911
- UK: Call 999
- EU: Call 112
- Australia: Call 000
Or go to the nearest emergency room.
24/7 Crisis Support
United States
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Call: 988
- Text: 988
- Chat online: 988lifeline.org/chat
- Crisis Text Line
- Text HOME to 741741
United Kingdom
- Samaritans
- Call: 116 123 (UK and ROI)
- Email: jo@samaritans.org
- Shout
- Text: SHOUT to 85258
European Union
- European Emergency Number
- Call: 112
(Note: Many EU countries have their own national helplines. We recommend checking with local authorities for country-specific resources.)
Australia
- Lifeline Australia
- Call: 13 11 14
- Text: 0477 13 11 14 (12pm to midnight AEST)
- Chat online: lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat/
- Beyond Blue
- Call: 1300 22 4636
- Chat online: beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-immediate-support
Additional Resources
United States
- Veterans Crisis Line
- Call: 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1
- Text: 838255
- The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ+ youth)
- Call: 1-866-488-7386
- Text: START to 678678
United Kingdom
- CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably, for men)
- Call: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm to midnight)
- Papyrus (for people under 35)
- Call: 0800 068 4141
- Text: 07860 039967
European Union
- Mental Health Europe
- Website: mhe-sme.org
(Provides links to mental health services across Europe)
Australia
- Kids Helpline (for people aged 5-25)
- Call: 1800 55 1800
- MensLine Australia
- Call: 1300 78 99 78
What to Expect When You Reach Out
When you contact a crisis line, you’ll be connected with a trained counselor who will:
- Listen to you without judgment
- Help you talk through your feelings
- Work with you to create a safety plan
- Provide information about local mental health resources
Remember, reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. You deserve support and care.
Safety Plan
Consider creating a personal safety plan. Include:
- Warning signs that you might be entering a crisis
- Coping strategies that have helped in the past
- People you can contact for support
- Professional help you can reach out to
- Ways to make your environment safe