If you might act on thoughts of harming yourself, or someone is in danger
Call your local emergency number now, or go to the nearest emergency department.
Crisis lines by country
Canada · Ghana · Kenya · Nigeria · Philippines · United Kingdom · United States
- Canada
In danger right now: call 911.
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline: call 988, or text 988. 24 hours.
Under 18: 1-800-668-6868
- Ghana
In danger right now: call 112.
Mental Health Authority helpline: call 0800 678 678. Toll-free.
- Kenya
In danger right now: call 999.
Kenya Red Cross: call 1199. 24 hours.
Under 18: 116
- Nigeria
In danger right now: call 112.
SURPIN helpline: call 0800 0787 746. 24 hours.
- Philippines
In danger right now: call 911.
NCMH Crisis Hotline: call 1553, or text 0917 899 8727. 24 hours.
- United Kingdom
In danger right now: call 999.
Samaritans: call 116 123, or text 85258. 24 hours (text: Shout).
Under 18: 0800 1111
- United States
In danger right now: call 911.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call 988, or text 988. 24 hours.
Somewhere else?
If your country is not listed, findahelpline.com lists free, confidential lines around the world.
Lines are checked by the Helmkind team and listed only once confirmed. Helmkind is a self-help app, not a crisis service.