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# Crisis helplines by country

If you are struggling, a trained person can talk with you now, for free and in confidence. These are the national helplines for 24 countries and territories, each checked against its own source.

Updated October 23, 2026

## You deserve support right now

If you are thinking about harming yourself or ending your life, you are not alone — and help is available. Talking to someone trained to listen can make a real difference.

If you are in immediate danger, call your local emergency number now.

## Helplines by country

- ### United States

**988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline**: Call or text [988](tel:988), or chat at chat.988lifeline.org. 24/7, free and confidential.  
Source: [988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline](https://988lifeline.org/)
- ### Canada

**9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline**: Call or text [9-8-8](tel:988). 24/7, every day of the year.  
For young people: Kids Help Phone: call [1-800-668-6868](tel:18006686868) or text CONNECT to 686868, 24/7.  
Source: [9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline](https://988.ca/), [Kids Help Phone](https://kidshelpphone.ca/)
- ### United Kingdom

**Samaritans**: Call [116 123](tel:116123) (Welsh Language Line: [0808 164 0123](tel:08081640123)). Any time, free from any phone.  
For young people: Childline: call [0800 1111](tel:08001111), free.  
Source: [Samaritans](https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/), [Childline](https://www.childline.org.uk/)
- ### Ireland

**Samaritans Ireland**: Call [116 123](tel:116123). Free, day or night, 365 days a year.  
Source: [Samaritans Ireland](https://www.samaritans.org/ireland/samaritans-ireland/)
- ### Australia

**Lifeline**: Call [13 11 14](tel:131114), text 0477 13 11 14, or chat online. 24/7.  
For young people: Kids Helpline: call [1800 55 1800](tel:1800551800) or use its webchat, 24/7.  
Source: [Lifeline Australia](https://www.lifeline.org.au/131114/), [Kids Helpline](https://kidshelpline.com.au/)
- ### New Zealand

**1737, Need to talk?**: Call or text [1737](tel:1737). Free and confidential, 24/7.  
Source: [1737](https://1737.org.nz/)
- ### India

**Tele-MANAS (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare)**: Call [14416](tel:14416). Toll-free, 24/7.  
Source: [Press Information Bureau, Government of India](https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1866498)
- ### France

**3114, numéro national de prévention du suicide**: Call [3114](tel:3114). 24/7, free.  
Source: [3114](https://3114.fr/)
- ### Belgium (French)

**Centre de Prévention du Suicide**: Call [0800 32 123](tel:080032123). Anonymous, free, 24/7.  
Source: [Centre de Prévention du Suicide](https://www.preventionsuicide.be/la-ligne-decoute-0800-32-123)
- ### Belgium (Dutch)

**Zelfmoordlijn 1813**: Call [1813](tel:1813), or chat on the website. Phone 24/7, anonymous and free.  
Source: [Zelfmoordlijn 1813](https://www.zelfmoord1813.be/)
- ### Switzerland

**Die Dargebotene Hand / La Main Tendue**: Call [143](tel:143) (support in English: [0800 143 000](tel:0800143000), 6 to 11 pm). Always available on 143.  
For young people: Pro Juventute: call [147](tel:147), around the clock, free.  
Source: [Die Dargebotene Hand](https://www.143.ch/), [Pro Juventute 147](https://www.147.ch/)
- ### Germany

**TelefonSeelsorge**: Call [0800 1110111](tel:08001110111), [0800 1110222](tel:08001110222) or [116 123](tel:116123), or use its chat and mail. Day and night, free.  
For young people: Nummer gegen Kummer: call [116 111](tel:116111), Monday to Saturday 14:00 to 20:00, free.  
Source: [TelefonSeelsorge Deutschland](https://www.telefonseelsorge.de/), [Nummer gegen Kummer](https://www.nummergegenkummer.de/)
- ### Austria

**TelefonSeelsorge**: Call [142](tel:142) (chat daily 16:00 to 23:00). Around the clock, free.  
For young people: Rat auf Draht: call [147](tel:147), around the clock, free.  
Source: [TelefonSeelsorge Österreich](https://www.telefonseelsorge.at/), [Rat auf Draht](https://www.rataufdraht.at/)
- ### Spain

**Línea 024 (Ministerio de Sanidad)**: Call [024](tel:024), or use the online chat. 24/7, 365 days a year, free and confidential.  
Source: [Ministerio de Sanidad](https://www.sanidad.gob.es/linea024/home.htm)
- ### Mexico

**Línea de la Vida (CONASAMA, Secretaría de Salud)**: Call [800-911-2000](tel:8009112000). 24/7, free.  
Source: [Gobierno de México, CONASAMA](https://www.gob.mx/conasama/articulos/linea-de-la-vida-800-911-2000)
- ### Brazil

**CVV, Centro de Valorização da Vida**: Call [188](tel:188), or use the chat and e-mail on the website. 24/7, free.  
Source: [CVV](https://www.cvv.org.br/ligue-188/)
- ### Portugal

**SNS 24, Linha de Atendimento Psicológico**: Call [808 24 24 24](tel:808242424) and choose option 4\. 24/7.  
Source: [Government of Portugal](https://portugal.gov.pt/gc23/comunicacao/noticias/linha-de-apoio-psicologico-do-sns-24-ja-atendeu-mais-de-240-mil-chamadas)
- ### Italy

**Telefono Amico Italia**: Call [02 2327 2327](tel:0223272327) (WhatsApp 324 011 72 52, 18:00 to 21:00). 24/7.  
Source: [Telefono Amico Italia](https://www.telefonoamico.it/)
- ### Netherlands

**113 Zelfmoordpreventie**: Call [113](tel:113) free, or chat on the website. See 113.nl for hours.  
Source: [113 Zelfmoordpreventie](https://www.113.nl/)
- ### Poland

**Telefon zaufania dla dorosłych w kryzysie emocjonalnym**: Call [116 123](tel:116123), or chat at 116sos.pl. Around the clock, free.  
Source: [Gov.pl](https://www.gov.pl/web/cyfryzacja/miedzynarodowy-dzien-walki-z-depresja)
- ### Japan

**よりそいホットライン (Yorisoi Hotline)**: Call [0120-279-338](tel:0120279338) (from Fukushima: [0120-279-226](tel:0120279226)). 24/7, free.  
For young people: 24時間子供SOSダイヤル (children’s SOS line, open 24/7): [0120-0-78310](tel:0120078310).  
Source: [Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare](https://www.mhlw.go.jp/mamorouyokokoro/soudan/tel/)
- ### South Korea

**자살예방 상담전화 109 (suicide prevention line)**: Call [109](tel:109), or use the SNS counselling service 마들랜. 24/7.  
Source: [Ministry of Health and Welfare](https://www.mohw.go.kr/board.es?mid=a10503010100&bid=0027&act=view&list%5Fno=1479607)
- ### Taiwan

**1925安心專線 (1925 line)**: Call [1925](tel:1925). 24/7, free.  
Source: [Ministry of Health and Welfare](https://dep.mohw.gov.tw/DOMHAOH/cp-4906-54077-107.html)
- ### Hong Kong

**Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong (香港撒瑪利亞防止自殺會)**: Call [2389 2222](tel:23892222), or chat at chatpoint.org.hk. 24/7.  
Source: [Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong](https://www.sbhk.org.hk/)
- ### South Africa

**SADAG Suicide Crisis Helpline**: Call [0800 567 567](tel:0800567567). 24/7, toll-free.  
Source: [South African Depression and Anxiety Group](https://www.sadag.org/)

Last checked October 23, 2026

## Not listed here

Anywhere else, find a free, confidential helpline for your country at [findahelpline.com](https://findahelpline.com). If you are in immediate danger, call your local emergency number.

## How this list is kept

A wrong number on a page like this is worse than no number, so each entry was read on the helpline's own website or on an official government page, linked under it, and a country whose number could not be confirmed that way is left out. Hours and services change; the date above is the last time every entry was checked. If a number here is out of date, email [hello@safemeet.now](mailto:hello@safemeet.now) and it will be checked again.

Inside the SafeMeet app, the crisis panel is shorter on purpose: 988 for the US and Canada, findahelpline.com everywhere else. How and when it appears is on the [crisis protocol](https://safemeet.now/safety/crisis-protocol) page.

## Questions about these helplines

### What if my country is not listed?

Find a free, confidential helpline for your country at findahelpline.com, the same pointer the SafeMeet app shows. If you are in immediate danger, call your local emergency number.

### How do you know these numbers are right?

Each number was read on the helpline's own website or on an official government page, linked under its entry, on October 23, 2026\. A country whose number could not be confirmed that way is left out rather than guessed.

### What happens on SafeMeet if someone says they are thinking of self-harm?

Crisis resources reach that person privately, inside the chat they are already in, and disclosing is never punished. The crisis protocol page describes exactly how.

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Source: https://safemeet.now/safety/crisis-resources