World Hotlines
Guides
Practical orientation for finding the right kind of local support and understanding the evidence shown in this directory.
Emergency numbers and crisis hotlines: what’s the difference?
Understand when to use an emergency number and when to contact a crisis-support service.
Read guide →How to find crisis support while travelling abroad
Find location-appropriate emergency and crisis-support information while outside your home country.
Read guide →What hotline verification labels do—and do not—mean
Understand the evidence labels shown on directory records and the limits of what they establish.
Read guide →These guides provide general orientation, not medical, clinical, or legal advice. Service scope and availability vary; check the relevant provider or responsible local authority.