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Immediate crisis support and suicide prevention

383hotlines
119countries
132verified
251unverified

Europe (40 countries)

United Kingdom·13 hotlines4 verified

Samaritans

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
English
For
anyone struggling to cope or in emotional distress
Service area
UK and Ireland
Country
United Kingdom

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Confidential, non-religious listening service. Welsh-language line: 0808 164 0123 (7am–11pm).

Papyrus HOPELINE247

Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide

Verified (web)
SMS Email
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
English
For
under-35s experiencing suicidal thoughts, and adults concerned about a young person
Country
United Kingdom

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Renamed from HOPELineUK / HOPELINE UK to HOPELINE247 in 2023 reflecting round-the-clock service.

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)

CALM

Verified (web)
Hours
5pm–midnight daily
Cost
free
Languages
English
For
anyone in the UK affected by suicide or a mental health issue, historically focused on men
Country
United Kingdom

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Web chat available during the same hours.

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK

Not yet verified
Country
United Kingdom

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

SOS Silence of Suicide

Not yet verified
Country
United Kingdom

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Premier Lifeline

Not yet verified
For
people in emotional crisis or at risk of suicide
Country
United Kingdom

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

Cross-referenced
Hours
Daily 5pm - midnight
Cost
free
Country
United Kingdom

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Free, confidential helpline and webchat for anyone in crisis, particularly focused on men's mental health.

France·4 hotlines3 verified

3114 — Numéro national de prévention du suicide

Ministère de la Santé

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
French
For
people in suicidal crisis and those close to them
Service area
France and overseas territories
Country
France

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Launched October 2021.

La Fédération SOS Suicide Phénix France

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Country
France

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Portugal·4 hotlines3 verified
Spain·6 hotlines2 verified

024 — Línea de atención a la conducta suicida

Ministerio de Sanidad

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
Spanish, Catalan, Galician, Basque
For
people with suicidal ideation, their families and bereaved
Country
Spain

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Launched May 2022.

Teléfono de la Esperanza

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
local rate
Languages
Spanish
For
anyone in emotional crisis
Service area
Spain (also Latin America network)
Country
Spain

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Also operates in several Latin American countries.

Samaritans in Spain

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
local
For
anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide
Country
Spain

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Belgium·5 hotlines2 verified

Zelfmoordlijn 1813

Centrum ter Preventie van Zelfdoding

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
Dutch
For
people with suicidal thoughts (Dutch-speaking)
Service area
Flanders / Brussels
Country
Belgium

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Also supports chat and email.

Ireland·4 hotlines2 verified

Samaritans Ireland

Samaritans

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
English
For
anyone in emotional distress or crisis
Service area
Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
Country
Ireland

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Pieta

Verified (web)
SMS
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
English
For
people in suicidal distress, engaging in self-harm, or bereaved by suicide
Service area
Republic of Ireland
Country
Ireland

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Text HELP to 51444.

Italy·3 hotlines2 verified

Samaritans Onlus (06 77208977)

Samaritans Onlus

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
local
For
anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide
Country
Italy

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Finland·5 hotlines1 verified

Crisis Center Monika Helpline

Not yet verified
Country
Finland

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Raiskauskriisikeskus Tukinainen / Rape Crisis Centre Helpline

Not yet verified
Country
Finland

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

MIELI Crisis Helpline

MIELI Mental Health Finland

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
standard rate
Languages
Finnish
For
people in emotional crisis
Country
Finland

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Swedish-language line: 09 2525 0112 (Mon-Fri 4pm-8pm). Arabic: 09 2525 0113. English: 09 2525 0114 (Mon-Tue 11am-3pm, Wed 1pm-5pm).

Germany·5 hotlines1 verified

Telefonseelsorge

Evangelische Kirche Deutschland & Deutsche Bischofskonferenz

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
German
For
anyone in crisis, distress, or suicidal
Country
Germany

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Two religious operators (Protestant and Catholic) share the service; both numbers reach trained listeners. 116 123 is the EU-harmonised number.

Estonia·4 hotlines1 verified
Russia·4 hotlines1 verified

Russian Emergency Psychological Aid

Moscow Service of Psychological Aid

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free (Moscow landline)
Languages
Russian
For
people in psychological crisis (Moscow)
Country
Russia

Verified Apr 22, 2026

From mobile: 8-499-173-09-09.

Greece·3 hotlines1 verified

SOS Lifeline for the elderly

Not yet verified
For
people in emotional crisis or at risk of suicide
Country
Greece

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Klimaka Suicide Prevention Hotline

Klimaka NGO

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
Greek
For
people in suicidal crisis
Country
Greece

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Netherlands·3 hotlines1 verified

113 Zelfmoordpreventie

Stichting 113 Zelfmoordpreventie

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
Dutch
For
people with suicidal thoughts and those worried about someone
Country
Netherlands

Verified Apr 22, 2026

113 is standard rate; 0800-0113 is free. Chat also 24/7.

113 Suicide Prevention (113 Zelfmoordpreventie) note: charges provider costs

Cross-referenced
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
Dutch
Country
Netherlands

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Sweden·3 hotlines1 verified

Spes - for survivors of suicide loss

Not yet verified
Country
Sweden

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Nagon att tala med Samaritans

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
local
For
anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide
Country
Sweden

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

hotline: 46

Austria·2 hotlines1 verified

Telefonseelsorge (Samaritan Telephone)

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
local
For
anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide
Country
Austria

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Denmark·2 hotlines1 verified
Hungary·2 hotlines1 verified
Iceland·2 hotlines1 verified

Píeta Samtökin (Pieta Iceland)

Píeta

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
standard rate
Languages
Icelandic
For
people in suicidal distress and those bereaved
Country
Iceland

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Lithuania·2 hotlines1 verified
Romania·2 hotlines1 verified

Alianța Română de Prevenție a Suicidului

ARPS DEPRES

Verified (web)
Hours
8am-8pm daily
Cost
free
Languages
Romanian
For
people in suicidal crisis
Country
Romania

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Slovenia·2 hotlines1 verified

zenska svetovalnica Krizni Telefon - women's counseling Crisis Telephone

Not yet verified
Country
Slovenia

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Klic v duševni stiski

UKC Ljubljana / Slovene Association for Suicide Prevention

Verified (knowledge base)
Hours
24/7
Cost
standard rate
Languages
Slovenian
For
people in psychological distress
Country
Slovenia

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Switzerland·2 hotlines1 verified

Verband Tel 143 - Die Dargebotene Hand

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Country
Switzerland

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Die Dargebotene Hand / La Main Tendue / Telefono Amico

Die Dargebotene Hand

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
standard rate
Languages
German, French, Italian
For
anyone in crisis or distress
Country
Switzerland

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Belarus·1 hotline1 verified
Bosnia and Herzegovina·1 hotline1 verified

Plavi telefon

Verified (knowledge base)
Hours
varies
Cost
free
Languages
Bosnian
For
people in distress
Country
Bosnia and Herzegovina

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Croatia·1 hotline1 verified
Czech Republic·1 hotline1 verified
Faroe Islands·1 hotline1 verified

LIVSlinjan (Faroe Islands lifeline)

LIVSlinjan

Verified (knowledge base)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
Faroese, Danish
For
people in emotional distress
Country
Faroe Islands

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Holy See·1 hotline1 verified
Isle of Man·1 hotline1 verified
Jersey·1 hotline1 verified
Latvia·1 hotline1 verified
Luxembourg·1 hotline1 verified
Norway·1 hotline1 verified
Poland·1 hotline1 verified

Telefon Zaufania dla Dorosłych w Kryzysie Emocjonalnym

Instytut Psychologii Zdrowia

Verified (knowledge base)
Hours
Mon-Fri 2pm-10pm
Cost
free
Languages
Polish
For
adults in emotional crisis
Country
Poland

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Serbia·1 hotline1 verified
Slovakia·1 hotline1 verified
Ukraine·1 hotline1 verified

Lifeline Ukraine

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
Ukrainian
For
people in psychological crisis including veterans
Country
Ukraine

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Cyprus·2 hotlines
Guernsey·1 hotline

Samaritans Guernsey

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
local
For
anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide
Country
Guernsey

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Malta·1 hotline

Americas (29 countries)

Aruba·2 hotlines2 verified

Fundacion Respaldo Aruba

Fundacion Respaldo

Verified (knowledge base)
Hours
Mon-Sun 7pm-9pm
Cost
standard rate
Languages
Papiamento, Dutch, English
For
people in emotional distress
Country
Aruba

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Puerto Rico·2 hotlines2 verified

Línea PAS (Primera Ayuda Sicosocial)

ASSMCA

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
Spanish, English
For
people in emotional/psychological crisis
Country
Puerto Rico

Verified Apr 22, 2026

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Spanish)

SAMHSA / Vibrant Emotional Health

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
Spanish, English
For
anyone in suicidal crisis (Spanish option = press 2)
Country
Puerto Rico

Verified Apr 22, 2026

United States·14 hotlines1 verified

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

SAMHSA / Vibrant Emotional Health

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
English, Spanish, 200+ via interpreters, ASL via videophone
For
anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress
Service area
United States and territories
Country
United States

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Launched July 2022, replacing the 10-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (still routes). Press 1 for Veterans Crisis Line; press 2 for Spanish. LGBTQI+ youth can press 3 to connect with The Trevor Project / specialised counsellors.

Veterans Crisis Line (838255)

Veterans Crisis Line

Not yet verified
Country
United States

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Friends for Survival - Suicide Loss Helpline

Not yet verified
Country
United States

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Not yet verified
For
people in emotional crisis or at risk of suicide
Country
United States

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

New Hope Crisis Hotline

Not yet verified
Country
United States

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

hotline: 714-639-4673

Canada·12 hotlines1 verified

9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)

Verified (web)
SMS
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
English, French
For
anyone thinking about suicide or worried about someone who is
Country
Canada

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Launched 30 November 2023.

Trans Lifeline

Cross-referenced
Hours
Mon–Fri 9–9ET
Languages
English
For
people in emotional crisis or at risk of suicide
Country
Canada

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Peer support for trans people.

Crisis Services Canada

Not yet verified
SMS
Country
Canada

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Trans Lifeline (877) 565-8860)

Trans Lifeline

Not yet verified
For
people in emotional crisis or at risk of suicide
Country
Canada

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

hotline: 877

Argentina·10 hotlines1 verified

Centro de Asistencia al Suicida

Not yet verified
Country
Argentina

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Centro de Valorizacion de la Vida Samaritanos

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
local
For
anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide
Country
Argentina

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Teléfono de la Esperanza

Cross-referenced
Hours
24/7
Languages
Spanish
For
people in emotional crisis
Country
Argentina

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Emotional support & suicide prevention.

Brazil·7 hotlines1 verified

188 — CVV (Centro de Valorização da Vida)

CVV

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
Portuguese
For
people in emotional crisis and suicide prevention
Country
Brazil

Verified Apr 22, 2026

188 became toll-free in 2017.

Centro de Valorização da Vida

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
Portuguese
For
pessoas em sofrimento emocional
Country
Brazil

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

The CVV - Life Valuation Center

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
Portuguese
For
pessoas em sofrimento emocional
Country
Brazil

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

CVV Sao Paulo - National Association

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
Portuguese
For
pessoas em sofrimento emocional
Country
Brazil

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

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CVV

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
Portuguese
For
pessoas em sofrimento emocional
Country
Brazil

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

CVV - Centro de Valorização da Vida

Cross-referenced
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
Portuguese
For
pessoas em sofrimento emocional
Country
Brazil

Verified Apr 22, 2026

24/7 emotional support and suicide prevention.

Colombia·7 hotlines1 verified

Crisis Hotline

Not yet verified
Country
Colombia

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Telefono de la Esperanza - Baranquilla

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Languages
Spanish
For
people in emotional crisis
Country
Colombia

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Telefono de la Esperanza - Bogota

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Languages
Spanish
For
people in emotional crisis
Country
Colombia

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Línea 106 Bogotá

Secretaría de Salud Bogotá

Verified (knowledge base)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
Spanish
For
people in emotional crisis (Bogotá)
Country
Colombia

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Bahamas·4 hotlines1 verified

BAM Crisis Line (Bahamas)

Bahamas Ministry of Health / Sandilands

Verified (knowledge base)
Hours
24/7
Cost
standard rate
Languages
English
For
people in mental-health crisis
Country
Bahamas

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Chile·4 hotlines1 verified

National Suicide Hotline

Not yet verified
Country
Chile

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Teléfono de la Esperanza

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Languages
Spanish
For
people in emotional crisis
Country
Chile

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Salud Responde (Suicide Prevention)

Ministry of Health

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
local rate
Languages
Spanish
For
people in mental-health distress (option 4 for suicide)
Country
Chile

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Honduras·3 hotlines1 verified

Asociación Hondureña del Teléfono de la Esperanza

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Languages
Spanish
For
people in emotional crisis
Country
Honduras

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Telefono De La Esperanza

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Languages
Spanish
For
people in emotional crisis
Country
Honduras

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

-San Pedro Sula | hotline: 00 504 | -Tegucigalpa | hotline: Of. 2232-2707

Trinidad and Tobago·3 hotlines1 verified

Lifeline (868) 645 2800)

Lifeline

Not yet verified
For
people in emotional crisis or at risk of suicide
Country
Trinidad and Tobago

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

hotline: 868

Lifeline T&T

Lifeline Trinidad & Tobago

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
standard rate
Languages
English
For
people in crisis
Country
Trinidad and Tobago

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Barbados·2 hotlines1 verified
Jamaica·2 hotlines1 verified

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Helpline

Not yet verified
Country
Jamaica

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Choose Life (Suicide Prevention Foundation)

Choose Life International Jamaica

Verified (knowledge base)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
English
For
people in suicidal crisis
Country
Jamaica

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Uruguay·2 hotlines1 verified

Línea de Vida (Last Wish Line)

ASSE

Verified (knowledge base)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
Spanish
For
people with suicidal thoughts
Country
Uruguay

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Venezuela·2 hotlines1 verified

Telefono de la Esperanza

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Languages
Spanish
For
people in emotional crisis
Service area
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Country
Venezuela

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Cuba·1 hotline1 verified

103 Ayuda Vida

MINSAP

Verified (knowledge base)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
Spanish
For
people in psychological crisis
Country
Cuba

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Curaçao·1 hotline1 verified

Fundashon Telefon pa Ayudo

Verified (knowledge base)
Hours
24/7
Cost
standard rate
Languages
Papiamento, Dutch, English
For
people in emotional crisis
Country
Curaçao

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Dominican Republic·1 hotline1 verified

Línea Vida (Suicide Prevention)

Ministerio de Salud Pública

Verified (knowledge base)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
Spanish
For
people in psychological crisis
Country
Dominican Republic

Verified Apr 22, 2026

French Guiana·1 hotline1 verified

3114

Ministère de la Santé

Verified (knowledge base)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
French
For
people in suicidal crisis
Country
French Guiana

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Greenland·1 hotline1 verified

Attavik 146

Attavik

Verified (knowledge base)
Hours
daily 4pm-10pm
Cost
free
Languages
Greenlandic, Danish
For
people in emotional distress
Country
Greenland

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Guadeloupe·1 hotline1 verified

3114

Ministère de la Santé

Verified (knowledge base)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
French
For
people in suicidal crisis
Country
Guadeloupe

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Martinique·1 hotline1 verified

3114

Ministère de la Santé

Verified (knowledge base)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
French
For
people in suicidal crisis
Country
Martinique

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Mexico·1 hotline1 verified

SAPTEL

Secretaría de Salud / UNAM

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
local rate
Languages
Spanish
For
people in emotional crisis
Country
Mexico

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Brief psychosocial counselling.

Virgin Islands (U.S.)·1 hotline1 verified
Ecuador·4 hotlines

Telefono de la Esperanza

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Languages
Spanish
For
people in emotional crisis
Country
Ecuador

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Teléfono de la Esperanza Ecuador

Cross-referenced
Hours
24/7
Languages
Spanish
For
people in emotional crisis
Country
Ecuador

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Emotional support & suicide prevention.

Guyana·2 hotlines

Guyana Inter-agency Suicide Prevention Hotline

Not yet verified
Country
Guyana

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Telephone numbers (+592) 223-0001, 223-0009, 600-7896, 623-4444 | Twitter: guyanaagency, WhatsApp: +592-600-7896, 592- 623-4444 | FaceBook: Guyana Interagency Suicide Prevention Help Line

Bolivia·1 hotline
Costa Rica·1 hotline
Peru·1 hotline

Asia (21 countries)

India·17 hotlines3 verified

Sneha India (Chennai)

SNEHA

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
standard rate
Languages
Tamil, English
For
people in distress or contemplating suicide
Service area
India (Chennai-based, national coverage)
Country
India

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Befrienders Worldwide member.

Sumaitri (Delhi)

Sumaitri

Verified (web)
Hours
Mon–Fri 2pm–6.30pm; Sat/Sun 10am–6.30pm
Cost
standard rate
Languages
Hindi, English
For
people in emotional distress
Service area
India (Delhi)
Country
India

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Befrienders Worldwide affiliate.

Jeevan Aastha Helpline, Suicide prevention and Mental Health Counseling Helpline

Not yet verified
Country
India

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

ND Prana Lifeline

Not yet verified
For
people in emotional crisis or at risk of suicide
Country
India

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Snehi Helpline, Crisis Intervention Tele Counselling Support

Not yet verified
Country
India

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Lifeline Foundation

Not yet verified
For
people in emotional crisis or at risk of suicide
Country
India

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Samaritans Mumbai

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
local
For
anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide
Country
India

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Kashmir Lifeline, Emotional and Mental Crisis support

Not yet verified
For
people in emotional crisis or at risk of suicide
Country
India

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Suicide Prevention Text

Cross-referenced
SMS
Hours
24/7
Country
India

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Text-based suicide prevention support via iCall (TISS) - text to 9152987821. Also available by phone.

Hong Kong·11 hotlines3 verified

The Samaritans (English & multilingual)

The Samaritans Hong Kong

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
standard rate
Languages
English, Cantonese, other Asian languages
For
anyone in emotional distress
Country
Hong Kong

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Serves the English-speaking community.

Suicide Prevention Services

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
standard rate
Languages
Cantonese
For
people in suicidal crisis; also runs an elderly support line
Country
Hong Kong

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Elderly Suicide Prevention Line: 2382 0881.

24小时预防自杀热线服务24-hour Suicide Prevention Hotline Service

Not yet verified
Country
Hong Kong

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

香港撒瑪利亞防止自殺會 24 小時情緒支援熱線(廣東話)The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong 24-Hour Emotional Support Hotline (Cantonese)

Cross-referenced
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
local
For
anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide
Country
Hong Kong

Verified Apr 22, 2026

撒瑪利亞會 The Samaritans, 24 Hour Multi-Lingual Suicide Prevention Services

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
local
For
anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide
Country
Hong Kong

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

向晴热线Caritas-Hong Kong Family Crisis Support Centre Crisis Hotline

Not yet verified
Country
Hong Kong

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

自杀者亲友支援计划Services for Survivors of Suicide Loss

Not yet verified
Country
Hong Kong

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

亲友自杀危机咨询专线Suicide Crisis Consultation Helpline for Family Members and Friends

Not yet verified
Country
Hong Kong

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

芷若园24小时危机热线24 Hours Crisis Hotline

Not yet verified
Country
Hong Kong

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

The Samaritans Hong Kong

Cross-referenced
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
local
For
anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide
Country
Hong Kong

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Philippines·8 hotlines3 verified
Malaysia·10 hotlines2 verified

Befrienders Kuala Lumpur

Not yet verified
Hours
varies by centre
Cost
standard rate
For
people in emotional distress — part of Befrienders Worldwide
Country
Malaysia

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Befrienders Malacca

Not yet verified
Hours
varies by centre
Cost
standard rate
For
people in emotional distress — part of Befrienders Worldwide
Country
Malaysia

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

hotline: 06

Befrienders Penang

Not yet verified
Hours
varies by centre
Cost
standard rate
For
people in emotional distress — part of Befrienders Worldwide
Country
Malaysia

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

hotline: 04 | hotline: 04

Befrienders Ipoh

Not yet verified
Hours
varies by centre
Cost
standard rate
For
people in emotional distress — part of Befrienders Worldwide
Country
Malaysia

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

hotline: 05 | hotline: 05

Befrienders Seremban

Not yet verified
Hours
varies by centre
Cost
standard rate
For
people in emotional distress — part of Befrienders Worldwide
Country
Malaysia

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Sneham Welfare Malaysia

Sneham Welfare Organization Malaysia

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
Tamil, English
For
Tamil speakers in crisis
Country
Malaysia

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Japan·7 hotlines2 verified

Inochi no Denwa (Lifeline Japan)

Federation of Inochi no Denwa

Verified (web)
Hours
10am–10pm daily (free line); 24/7 on 2nd of each month
Cost
local rate
Languages
Japanese
For
anyone in emotional distress or crisis
Country
Japan

Verified Apr 22, 2026

0120-783-556 is the free-of-charge 'Suicide Prevention' line operated monthly on the 10th (every month).

Yorisoi Lifeline Chat

Tokyo Suicide Prevention Center & partners

Verified (web)
Hours
varies by provider (generally evenings)
Cost
free
Languages
Japanese
For
people in emotional distress
Country
Japan

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Aggregated portal to several text-based services (Inochi SOS, Anata no Ibasho, etc.).

TELL Lifeline (0800 300 8355)

TELL Lifeline

Not yet verified
For
people in emotional crisis or at risk of suicide
Country
Japan

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

South Korea·4 hotlines2 verified

Korea Suicide Prevention Center — Lifeline

Korea Suicide Prevention Center

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
Korean
For
people with suicidal thoughts and concerned others
Country
South Korea

Verified Apr 22, 2026

1393 launched 2018.

정신건강복지센터 정신건강위기상담전화 Mental Health Center Crisis Counseling

Not yet verified
Country
South Korea

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Lifeline National Office

Not yet verified
For
people in emotional crisis or at risk of suicide
Country
South Korea

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

hotline: 82

Taiwan·4 hotlines2 verified

国际生命线台湾总会 (International Lifeline Taiwan Association)

Cross-referenced
For
people in emotional crisis or at risk of suicide
Country
Taiwan

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Taiwan Lifeline International 1995

Taiwan Lifeline International

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
standard rate
Languages
Mandarin, Taiwanese, English, Japanese
For
people in emotional crisis
Country
Taiwan

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Ministry of Health Safety Line 1925

Ministry of Health and Welfare

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
Mandarin
For
people in psychological crisis
Country
Taiwan

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Indonesia·2 hotlines2 verified

Into The Light Crisis Line (119 ext 8)

Kementerian Kesehatan RI

Verified (knowledge base)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
Bahasa Indonesia
For
people in psychological crisis
Country
Indonesia

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Dial 119 then press 8 for mental health.

Sri Lanka·10 hotlines1 verified

Sri Lanka Sumithrayo - Panduwasnuwara

Not yet verified
For
people in emotional distress
Country
Sri Lanka

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Sri Lanka Sumithrayo - Kandy

Not yet verified
For
people in emotional distress
Country
Sri Lanka

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

hotline: 081

Sri Lanka Sumithrayo - Matale

Not yet verified
For
people in emotional distress
Country
Sri Lanka

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Sri Lanka Sumithrayo - Panadura

Not yet verified
For
people in emotional distress
Country
Sri Lanka

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

hotline: 038

China·6 hotlines1 verified

Lifeline Yanji

Not yet verified
For
people in emotional crisis or at risk of suicide
Country
China

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

hotline: 0433

Singapore·3 hotlines1 verified

Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) 24-hour Hotline

Samaritans of Singapore

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
English, Mandarin
For
people in suicidal crisis and those bereaved
Country
Singapore

Verified Apr 22, 2026

CareText via WhatsApp/SMS 9151 1767.

Samaritans of Singapore

Cross-referenced
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
local
For
anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide
Country
Singapore

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Samaritans of Singapore (1800- 221 4444)

Samaritans of Singapore

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
local
For
anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide
Country
Singapore

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Thailand·3 hotlines1 verified

Samaritans Thailand

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
local
For
anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide
Country
Thailand

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Samaritans of Chiang Mai

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
local
For
anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide
Country
Thailand

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

hotline: 53

Bangladesh·2 hotlines1 verified

Kaan Pete Roi (9612 11 9911)

Kaan Pete Roi

Verified (web)
Hours
3pm-9pm daily
Cost
standard rate
Languages
Bengali, English
For
people in emotional distress
Country
Bangladesh

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Lebanon·2 hotlines1 verified

Embrace Lifeline

Embrace

Verified (web)
Hours
daily 12pm-2am
Cost
free
Languages
Arabic, English
For
people in emotional distress
Country
Lebanon

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Brunei·1 hotline1 verified

Talian Harapan (Hope Line)

Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports

Verified (knowledge base)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
Malay, English
For
people in emotional crisis
Country
Brunei

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Iran·1 hotline1 verified

Social Emergency Line 123

SWO - State Welfare Organization

Verified (knowledge base)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
Persian
For
people in psychological crisis, family-related emergencies
Country
Iran

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Israel·1 hotline1 verified
Nepal·1 hotline1 verified

Mental Hospital Lagankhel Helpline

Mental Hospital Nepal

Verified (knowledge base)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
Nepali
For
people in suicidal crisis
Country
Nepal

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Turkey·1 hotline1 verified

Alo 182 Suicide Prevention

Ministry of Health

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
Turkish
For
people in psychological crisis
Country
Turkey

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Azerbaijan·1 hotline

Youth Crisis Hotline - Initiative for Development

Not yet verified
Country
Azerbaijan

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Cambodia·1 hotline

Africa (18 countries)

South Africa·13 hotlines2 verified

SADAG Suicide Crisis Line

SADAG

Verified (web)
SMS
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
English, 11 official SA languages
For
people in suicidal crisis
Country
South Africa

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust Helpline

Not yet verified
Country
South Africa

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Befrienders South Africa

Not yet verified
Hours
varies by centre
Cost
standard rate
For
people in emotional distress — part of Befrienders Worldwide
Country
South Africa

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Befrienders Botshabelo

Not yet verified
Hours
varies by centre
Cost
standard rate
For
people in emotional distress — part of Befrienders Worldwide
Country
South Africa

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

hotline: 0

Befrienders Setshabelo

Not yet verified
Hours
varies by centre
Cost
standard rate
For
people in emotional distress — part of Befrienders Worldwide
Country
South Africa

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Befrienders Kwa Nobuhle

Not yet verified
Hours
varies by centre
Cost
standard rate
For
people in emotional distress — part of Befrienders Worldwide
Country
South Africa

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

hotline: 0

Befrienders Mitchell's Plain

Not yet verified
Hours
varies by centre
Cost
standard rate
For
people in emotional distress — part of Befrienders Worldwide
Country
South Africa

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

hotline: 0

Befrienders Uitenhage

Not yet verified
Hours
varies by centre
Cost
standard rate
For
people in emotional distress — part of Befrienders Worldwide
Country
South Africa

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

hotline: 0

Befrienders Umkomaas

Not yet verified
Hours
varies by centre
Cost
standard rate
For
people in emotional distress — part of Befrienders Worldwide
Country
South Africa

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

hotline: 0

Befrienders Bloemfontein

Not yet verified
Hours
varies by centre
Cost
standard rate
For
people in emotional distress — part of Befrienders Worldwide
Country
South Africa

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Réunion·2 hotlines2 verified

SOS Solitude

SOS Solitude La Réunion

Verified (knowledge base)
Hours
24/7
Cost
standard rate
Languages
French, Creole
For
people in distress
Country
Réunion

Verified Apr 22, 2026

3114 Numéro national de prévention du suicide

Ministère de la Santé

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
French
For
people in suicidal crisis
Country
Réunion

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Nigeria·6 hotlines1 verified
Botswana·4 hotlines1 verified

Lifeline - FTMTB Botswana Helpline

Not yet verified
For
people in emotional crisis or at risk of suicide
Country
Botswana

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Lifeline Botswana

Verified (knowledge base)
Hours
daily 8am-8pm
Cost
standard rate
Languages
English, Setswana
For
people in emotional distress
Country
Botswana

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Morocco·4 hotlines1 verified

Sourire de Reda (Suicide)

Association Sourire de Reda

Verified (web)
Hours
Mon-Fri 3pm-9pm
Cost
free
Languages
Arabic, French
For
young people in psychological distress
Country
Morocco

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Egypt·3 hotlines1 verified
Zambia·3 hotlines1 verified

Lifeline 933

Not yet verified
For
people in emotional crisis or at risk of suicide
Country
Zambia

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Lifeline Zambia

Lifeline Zambia / Childline

Verified (knowledge base)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
English
For
people in distress and children
Country
Zambia

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Kenya·2 hotlines1 verified
Namibia·2 hotlines1 verified

Lifeline Namibia - Gender Based Violence Helpline

Cross-referenced
For
people in emotional crisis or at risk of suicide
Country
Namibia

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Lifeline/Childline Namibia

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
English, Afrikaans, Oshiwambo
For
people in crisis and children
Country
Namibia

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Madagascar·1 hotline1 verified

Allô Fanantenana

SOS Saina

Verified (knowledge base)
Hours
varies
Cost
standard rate
Languages
Malagasy, French
For
people in crisis
Country
Madagascar

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Mauritius·1 hotline1 verified
Mayotte·1 hotline1 verified

3114

Ministère de la Santé

Verified (knowledge base)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
French
For
people in suicidal crisis
Country
Mayotte

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Ghana·3 hotlines

Samaritans.org

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
local
For
anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide
Country
Ghana

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

hotline: 24/7 hotline

Zimbabwe·3 hotlines

National Council of Samaritans

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
local
For
anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide
Country
Zimbabwe

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

hotline: 9

The Samaritans

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
local
For
anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide
Country
Zimbabwe

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

hotline: 20

Malawi·2 hotlines

GBV Crisis Line 5600

Not yet verified
Country
Malawi

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Lifeline Malawi/ANPPCAN Malawi Chapter

Not yet verified
For
people in emotional crisis or at risk of suicide
Country
Malawi

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Algeria·1 hotline
Liberia·1 hotline
Sudan·1 hotline

Oceania (11 countries)

Australia·10 hotlines3 verified

Lifeline Australia

Lifeline

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
English, interpreters via TIS 131 450
For
anyone in Australia experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts
Country
Australia

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Crisis text and chat both 24/7 since 2021.

Suicide Call Back Service

On the Line

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
English
For
people 15+ at risk of suicide, carers, bereaved
Country
Australia

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Offers up to six 50-minute follow-up sessions with the same counsellor.

13YARN

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
English
For
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Country
Australia

Verified Apr 22, 2026

First national Indigenous-specific crisis line, launched 2022. Operated by Lifeline with Gayaa Dhuwi.

The Samaritans Inc

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
local
For
anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide
Country
Australia

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Lifelink Samaritans Tasmania

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
local
For
anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide
Country
Australia

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Lifelink Samaritans

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
local
For
anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide
Country
Australia

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Samaritans of Albany, WA

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
local
For
anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide
Country
Australia

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

New Zealand·16 hotlines2 verified

Samaritans Aotearoa

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
local
For
anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide
Country
New Zealand

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Lifeline Aotearoa (0800 LIFELINE)

Lifeline Aotearoa

Not yet verified
SMS
For
people in emotional crisis or at risk of suicide
Country
New Zealand

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

hotline: 543 354 | textline: 4357

New Zealand Samaritans

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
local
For
anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide
Country
New Zealand

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Lifeline Auckland

Not yet verified
For
people in emotional crisis or at risk of suicide
Country
New Zealand

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

hotline: 09

Lifeline National Office

Not yet verified
For
people in emotional crisis or at risk of suicide
Country
New Zealand

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

hotline: 64

Lifeline Christchurch

Not yet verified
For
people in emotional crisis or at risk of suicide
Country
New Zealand

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

hotline: 03

Samaritans Hutt Valley (inc)

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
local
For
anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide
Country
New Zealand

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

hotline: 04

Samaritans of Manawatu Inc

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
local
For
anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide
Country
New Zealand

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

hotline: 06

Samaritans of Tauranga

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
local
For
anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide
Country
New Zealand

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

hotline: 07

Samaritans of Wanganui

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
local
For
anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide
Country
New Zealand

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

hotline: 06

Samaritans of Wellington

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
local
For
anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide
Country
New Zealand

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

hotline: 04

Samaritans of Horowhenua

Not yet verified
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
local
For
anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide
Country
New Zealand

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

hotline: 06

French Polynesia·2 hotlines2 verified

SOS Suicide Polynesie

SOS Suicide Polynésie

Verified (knowledge base)
Hours
24/7
Cost
standard rate
Languages
French, Tahitian
For
people in psychological distress
Country
French Polynesia

Verified Apr 22, 2026

3114 (metropolitan France, reachable)

Ministère de la Santé (France)

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
standard rate
Languages
French
For
people in suicidal crisis
Country
French Polynesia

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Fiji·4 hotlines1 verified

National Crisis Toll-Free Line | Suicide Prevention

Not yet verified
Country
Fiji

Unverified — please confirm via official website before relying on this number.

Lifeline Fiji

Empower Pacific / Lifeline Fiji

Verified (knowledge base)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
English, Fijian
For
people in emotional crisis
Country
Fiji

Verified Apr 22, 2026

American Samoa·1 hotline1 verified

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (via US)

SAMHSA

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
English, Spanish
For
people in suicidal crisis
Country
American Samoa

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Cook Islands·1 hotline1 verified
New Caledonia·1 hotline1 verified

SOS Écoute

SOS Écoute Nouvelle-Calédonie

Verified (knowledge base)
Hours
daily 12pm-9pm
Cost
local rate
Languages
French
For
people in emotional distress
Country
New Caledonia

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Niue·1 hotline1 verified
Northern Mariana Islands·1 hotline1 verified

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (via US)

SAMHSA

Verified (web)
Hours
24/7
Cost
free
Languages
English, Spanish
For
people in suicidal crisis
Country
Northern Mariana Islands

Verified Apr 22, 2026

Tokelau·1 hotline1 verified
Tonga·1 hotline