Resources for Crisis Intervention: International Crisis Hotlines

If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis or suicidal thoughts, it’s crucial to seek immediate help. Below is a list of verified crisis hotlines and support services worldwide.

International Crisis Hotlines

• • Argentina
    • National Emergency Number: 911
    • Centro de Asistencia al Suicida: In Buenos Aires, dial 135; nationwide, call 5275-1135 or 0800 345 1435
  • Australia
    • National Emergency Number: 000
    • Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 (24/7 support)
    • Text Support: Text 0477 13 11 14 (24/7 support)
  • Austria
    • Emergency Numbers: Police 133, Ambulance 144, Fire 122
    • Telefonseelsorge: 142 (24/7 support)
    • Online Chat: Available 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM CET
  • Belgium
    • National Emergency Number: 112
    • Zelfmoord 1813: 1813 (24/7 support)
    • Online Chat: Available 5:00 PM to Midnight CET
  • Canada
    • National Emergency Number: 911
    • Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566 (24/7 support)
    • Text Support: Text 45645 (4:00 PM to Midnight ET)
    • For Quebec residents: 1-866-APPELLE (1-866-277-3553)
    • For northern territories: some areas use local emergency numbers instead of 911
    • Services are available in both English and French
  • Chile
    • Emergency Numbers: Police 133, Medical Assistance 131
    • Teléfono de la Esperanza: (00 56 42) 22 12 00
  • Colombia
    • National Emergency Number: 123
    • Teléfono de la Esperanza: (57-1) 372 24 25
  • Denmark
    • National Emergency Number: 112
    • Livslinien: 70 201 201 (daily)
  • France
    • National Emergency Number: 112
    • National Suicide Prevention Number: 3114 (24/7 support); visit 3114.fr to learn more
    • Suicide Écoute: 01 45 39 40 00 (24/7 support)
  • Germany
    • National Emergency Number: 112
    • Telefonseelsorge: 0800 111 0 111 or 0800 111 0 222 (24/7 support)
    • Online Chat and Email Support: Available via Telefonseelsorge’s website
  • Hong Kong
    • National Emergency Number: 999
    • The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong: 2389 2222 (24/7 support)
    • The Samaritans: 2896 0000 (24/7 support)
  • Ireland
    • Emergency Numbers: 112 or 999
    • The Samaritans: 116 123 (24/7 support)
    • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 50808 (24/7 text support)
  • Mexico
    • National Emergency Number: 911
    • Consejo Ciudadano: 55 5533-5533 (24/7 support)
  • New Zealand
    • National Emergency Number: 111
    • Lifeline Aotearoa: 0800 543 354 (24/7 support)
    • Text Support: Text HELP to 4357 (24/7 support)
  • Singapore
    • Emergency Numbers: Police 999, Ambulance 995
    • The Samaritans of Singapore: 1767 (24/7 support)
    • WhatsApp Support: 9151 1767 (24/7 text support)
  • South Africa
    • Emergency Numbers: Police 10111, Ambulance 10177
    • South African Depression and Anxiety Group: 0800 567 567 (24/7 support)
  • Spain
    • National Emergency Number: 112
    • Teléfono de la Esperanza: 717 003 717 (24/7 support)
  • Sweden
    • National Emergency Number: 112
    • Mind Självmordslinjen: 90101 (24/7 support)
  • Switzerland
    • National Emergency Number: 112
    • Die Dargebotene Hand: 143 (24/7 support)
  • United Kingdom
    • National Emergency Number: 999 or 112
    • The Samaritans: 116 123 (24/7 support)
    • Shout Crisis Text Line: Text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7 text support)