Urgent help

This page lists independent crisis and emergency services. We are not an emergency service and we do not monitor anyone. You do not need to fill anything in.

If someone is in immediate danger

Call 911 (United States) or go to the nearest emergency department. Stay with the person if it is safe to do so.

Call 911

Service country: United States

If you are in crisis or thinking about suicide (U.S.)

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is free, confidential and available 24/7. You can call, text or chat. You can also contact 988 if you are worried about someone else.

Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Languages
English; Spanish text and chat available

Checked on October 5, 2026 against the organization's own website. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Crisis support or emergency?

  • Crisis line (988): for emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or worry about someone — trained counselors listen and help you find next steps.
  • Emergency (911): when there is immediate danger to life or safety, a medical emergency, or a suicide attempt in progress.

More U.S. services

Specialized crisis line · Service country: United States

Veterans Crisis Line

Confidential crisis support for Veterans, service members and the people who support them. You do not need to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care.

Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Checked on October 5, 2026 against the organization's own website.

Specialized crisis line · Service country: United States

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (HRSA)

Free, confidential support for pregnant and postpartum people and their families. Counselors can listen, share resources and refer to care.

Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Languages: English and Spanish; interpreters available for many other languages

Checked on October 5, 2026 against the organization's own website.

Information and referral helpline (not a crisis line) · Service country: United States

SAMHSA National Helpline

Free, confidential treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental health and/or substance use conditions. Not a crisis line.

Hours: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Languages: English and Spanish

Checked on October 5, 2026 against the organization's own website.

Information and referral helpline (not a crisis line) · Service country: United States

NAMI HelpLine

Free, nationwide peer-support service offering information, resource referrals and support. Not a crisis line — in a crisis, call or text 988.

Hours: Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. ET (closed federal holidays)

Languages: English; Spanish service available

Checked on October 5, 2026 against the organization's own website.

Directory · Service country: United States

FindTreatment.gov (SAMHSA)

Federal government locator for mental health and substance use treatment facilities in the United States.

Checked on October 5, 2026 against the organization's own website.

Directory · Service country: United States

American Psychological Association — Psychologist Locator

A professional association directory of psychologists. Listings are provided by psychologists; confirm licensure with your state board.

Checked on October 5, 2026 against the organization's own website.

Outside the United States

We only list services we have verified on the organization's own website. If your country is not listed, contact your local emergency number or a local health service. We will not guess a number.

Canada

Emergency number: 911

9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline

Canada-wide crisis line. If your safety is at risk, call 9-1-1.

Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Checked on October 5, 2026 against the organization's own website.

United Kingdom & Ireland

Emergency number: 999 (UK) · 112 or 999 (Ireland)

Samaritans

Listening support for anyone who is struggling, in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Free to call from any phone.

Hours: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Checked on October 5, 2026 against the organization's own website.

Australia

Emergency number: 000

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When the crisis has passed

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