• 911 is the national emergency number in Canada.

• Kids Help Phone (https://kidshelpphone.ca/) is a free 24/7 national support service that provides confidential professional counselling, information, referrals and volunteer-led, text-based support to young people in both English and French.

• Canada Suicide Prevention Service can be reached at 1-833-456-4566 or 45645 (Text, 4 p.m. to midnight ET only) (http://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/) nationwide suicide prevention and support network.^[20]

• Crisis Text Line powered by Kids Help Phone (crisistextline.ca) is a free, confidential 24/7 national crisis-intervention text-message service.^[21] It can be reached by texting HOME (English) or PARLER (French) to 686868.

• Trans Lifeline (http://www.translifeline.org/) is a toll-free crisis hotline available in the United States and in Canada for transgender people staffed by transgender people. It can be reached at 1-877-330-6366.^[22]

• The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (https://suicideprevention.ca) maintains a Canada-wide list of phone numbers and websites related to suicide prevention.

• 911 is the national emergency number in the United States.

• 211 is a phone number in the United States for people in crisis who need emergency referrals to social and community services but are not experiencing an immediate life-threatening emergency. Services available vary by state.^[43]

• The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/) is a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.^[44][45] It provides Spanish-speaking counselors, as well as options for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. It is only available in the United States.^[46] A 24-hour Online Chat in partnership with Contact USA^[47] is also available.

  • The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at 1-800-273-8255. In July 2022, 988 will become the national three-digit dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline alongside the current phone number of 1-800-273-TALK (8255).^[48]

  • T-Mobile US and Verizon Wireless customers can dial 988 to reach to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.^[49][50]

  • Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio: 1-888-628-9454

  • Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255^[51]

• The Veterans Crisis Line (https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/) is a 24-hour, toll-free hotline that provides phone, webchat, and text options available to military veterans and their families. It provides options for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.

  • The Veterans Crisis Line can be reached at 1-800-273-8255, followed by Pressing 1.

  • The hotline will be available to be reached by dialing 988 by July 2022. The 988 number is currently activated on T-Mobile US. Like calling the other phone number, the Veterans Crisis Line can be reached by pressing 1 after calling the 988 phone number.

  • The hotline can also be reached by texting to 838255.

• IMAlive Crisis Chatine (www.imalive.org) is a non-profit, worldwide 24/7, anonymous chatline to help anyone in crisis via instant messaging.

• The Crisis Text Line (crisistextline.org) is the only 24/7, nationwide crisis-intervention text-message hotline.^[52]

  • The Crisis Text Line can be reached by texting HOME to 741-741.

• Samaritans USA (http://www.samaritansusa.org/) is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in distress or at risk of suicide throughout the United States.^[9]

• The Trevor Project (http://www.thetrevorproject.org/) is a nationwide organization that provides a 24-hour phone hotline, as well as 24-hour webchat and text options, for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth.^[53]

  • The TrevorLifeline can be reached at 1-866-488-7386.

  • TrevorChat can be found at https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/

  • TrevorText can be reached by texting START to 678-678

• Trans Lifeline (https://www.translifeline.org/) is a nonprofit organization that is created by and for the transgender community, providing crisis intervention hotlines, staffed by transgender individuals, available in the United States and Canada.

  • The Trans Lifeline can be reached at 1-877-565-8860.^[22]

• 999 and 112 is the national emergency number in the United Kingdom

• 111, Option 2, is the National Health Services' First Response Service for mental health crises and support. This is not available in all areas of the country yet.

• National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK is a helpline offering a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide throughout the UK and is open 24/7. This helpline is founded by the charity Suicide Prevention Bristol https://www.spbristol.org/

• National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK can be reached on 0800 689 5652.

• SOS Silence of Suicide is a registered charity supporting children & adults struggling with poor mental health and suicidal ideation. They provide a standard rate phone support service open 8pm until Midnight, Friday to Monday inclusive. You can reach them on 0300 1020 505

• Samaritans (http://www.samaritans.org/) is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in distress or at risk of suicide throughout the United Kingdom.^[40] They provide a 24/7, toll-free crisis line, as well as local branches.

  • Samaritans Helpline can be reached at 116 123.

  • Samaritans' previous hotline number, 08457 90 90 90, is no longer in use. Calling this line may result in charges for call forwarding.

• Campaign Against Living Miserably (https://www.thecalmzone.net/) is a registered charity^[41] based in England. It was launched in March 2006 as a campaign aimed at bringing the suicide rate down among men aged 15–35.^[42] It has a limited-hour phone and webchat options.

  • CALM (Nationwide) can be reached at 0800 58 58 58 (available every day from 5PM to midnight).

  • CALM (London) can be reached at 0808 802 58 58 (available every day from 5PM to midnight).

  • CALM webchat can be found at https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/get-help/ (available every day from 5PM to midnight).

• Shout (https://www.giveusashout.org/) is the UK's first free 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It is a place to go for those struggling to cope and in need of immediate help. Shout is an affiliate of the Crisis Text Line in the U.S.

  • Text SHOUT to 85258

• 34342 and 43 are the national emergency numbers for police and ambulances in Algeria.

• Suicide Hotline Algeria: 0021 3983 2000 58

• 911 is the national emergency number in Argentina.

• Centro de Asistencia al Suicida by calling 135 (Greater Buenos Aires) or 5275-1135 (rest of the country).^[4]

• SOS Un Amigo Anonimo is available seven days a week from 10 AM to 7 PM by calling 4783–8888.^[5]

• 112 and 911 are the national emergency numbers in Armenia.

• Trust Social Work and Sociological Research Centre: can be reached at (2) 538194 or (2) 538197

• 000 and 112 are the national emergency numbers in Australia.

• Lifeline is a 24-hour nationwide service that provides access to crisis support, suicide prevention and mental health support services.^[6] It can be reached at 13 11 14. They also offer an online chat service from 7pm to midnight Sydney time every day.^[7][8]

• Kids Helpline is a 24-hour nationwide service that provides access to crisis support, suicide prevention and counselling services for Australians aged 5–25. It can be reached at 1800 55 1800. In addition the Kids Helpline does also provide online chat services.^[9]

• Beyond Blue provides nationwide information and support regarding anxiety, depression, and suicide. It has a helpline which can be reached by calling 1300 22 4636. The helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition, the organisation also provides online chat from 3 pm to 12 am every day.^[10]

• The Suicide Call Back Service is a nationwide service that provides professional 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people who are affected by suicide. It has a helpline which can be reached by calling 1300 659 467. The organisation also offers online chat and video chat services.^[11]

• MensLine Australia is a 24/7 telephone and online counselling service for men with emotional health, mental health and relationship concerns. It has a helpline which can be reached by calling 1300 78 99 78. The organisation also online counselling.^[12]

• 112 is the national emergency number in Austria.

• 142 is the number of Telefonseelsorge in Austria. Free of charge, operating 24 hours a day.^[13]

• 147 is the number of Rat auf Draht, a crisis number especially for children, juveniles and their attachment figures. Free of charge, operating 24 hours a day.^[14]

• 112 is the national emergency number in Azerbaijan.

• 510-66-36 is the official youth crisis hotline operated by Initiative for Development.^[15]

• 911 is the national emergency number in The Bahamas.

• National Suicide Hotline: 322-2763

999 is the national emergency number in Bahrain.

• 999 is the national emergency number in Bangladesh. 199 is the national number for ambulance and fire.

• Kaan Pete Roi (http://shuni.org/) is an emotional support helpline in Bangladesh whose mission is to alleviate feelings of despair, isolation, distress, and suicidal feelings among members of the community, through confidential listening. The helpline is intended for suicide prevention and the promotion of mental health.^[16]

• 211 is the number to contact police in Barbados.

• 511 is the number to contact an ambulance in Barbados.

• 311 is the number to contact a fire station for a fire truck in Barbados.

• Samaritans of Barbados: (246) 4299999

• 112 works on the territory of Belarus (works for tourists as well). Call 102 for police and 103 for ambulance if needed.

• For victims of violence at home: 8 801 100 8 801 (anonymous, 24/7).

• For children: 801-100-1611 (anonymous, 24/7).

• Other psychological help phones can be reached at (minzdrav.gov.by)

• 112 is the national emergency number in Belgium.

• Stichting Zelfmoordlijn 1813 provides a 24/7 national suicide prevention phone line and a webchat everyday from 18:30 to 22:00 for Dutch language.^[17]

  • Zelfmoordlijn 1813 hotline can be reached at 1813.

  • Zelfmoordlijn 1813 limited webchat can be found at https://www.zelfmoord1813.be/chat-met-zelfmoordlijn-1813.

• Stichting Centre de Prévention du Suicide provides a 24/7 national suicide prevention phone line for French language.^[18]

  • The Center for the Prevention of Suicide hotline can be reached at 080032123.

  • The Center for the Prevention of Suicide website and Forum can be found at https://www.preventionsuicide.be/fr/j-ai-besoin-d-aide.html.

• 122 is the national police number in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

• 123 is the national fire-brigade number in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

• 124 is the national emergency number in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

• Centar Srce is a Serbian organisation for emotional support. Currently there no other organisation inside Bosnia and Herzegovina that deals with suicidal thought and prevention.

• 0800-300303 is the number of Centar Srce.

• 911 is the national emergency number in Bolivia.

• Teléfono de la Esperanza aims at promoting mental health to the Spanish and Portuguese-speaking world. Bolivians living in Cochabamba and La Paz can call (00 591 4) 4 25 42 42 and 75288084.^[19]

• 188 is a national emergency number in Brazil.

• 190 and 192 are the national emergency numbers for police and ambulances in Brazil.

• Centro de Valorização da Vida (http://www.cvv.org.br/) is an emotional and suicidal prevention support NGO founded in 1962 in São Paulo, Brazil, and recognized as Federal Public Utility in 1973. It offers voluntary and free support, with all communications being confidential. Contacts can be made through the phone number 188 (available 24/7), personally (in one of the 72 centres around the country), chat (via their website), VoIP (via Skype) and e-mail.

• Bulgarian Red Cross (https://www.redcross.bg/activities/activities5/telefon.html) is providing free consultations related to psycho-social issues and difficulties such as substance addiction, suicide prevention, depression and for people living with HIV/AIDS. The Red Cross can also be a first point of contact for situations related to human trafficking.

• 112 is the national emergency number in Bulgaria.

• Ministerio de Salud: Telefono 600 360 7777

• Saludable Mente: https://gob.cl/saludablemente/

• Todo Mejora: https://todomejora.org/apoyo/

• Fundacion Vinculos: Telefono: 5622 2442 533 y 5698 2481 971

• 123 is the national emergency number in Colombia.

• 106 provides support for issues such as depression, alcoholism, drug abuse, and suicide that traditional centers might not accomplish.^[23]

La línea Aquí Estoy es un servicio gratuito para el apoyo en la prevención del suicidio, brindado por el Colegio de Profesionales en Psicología.

El horario de servicio es: Lunes a viernes de 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm.https://psicologiacr.com/aqui-estoy/

(506) 2272-3774

• 112 is the national emergency number in Croatia.

• Plavi Telefon (www.plavi-telefon.hr) can be called at 48 33 888 and aim to provide support for issues such as depression, alcoholism, drug abuse and suicide that traditional centers might not accomplish.

• 122 is the national emergency number for police in Egypt.

• 123 is the national emergency number for emergency health services in Egypt

• 126 is the foreigners emergency number in Egypt.

• https://befrienderscairo.com/, BeFrienders in Cairo, Egypt, along with their two hotlines: 762 1602, 762 1603 and 762 2381.

• 112 is the national emergency number in Estonia.

• Eluliin (http://www.eluliin.ee/) provides emotional support for those suffering from depression and relationship issues. They are available from 7pm to 7am; the number is 655 8088 if you wish to call in Estonian, 655 5688 in Russian.

• 917 is the national emergency number in Fiji.

• Lifeline Fiji runs the National Crisis Line, Crisis Support, and Suicide Intervention line. Free calls at any time on 132454

• 112 is the national emergency number in Finland.

• Finnish Association for Mental Health has provided assistance and support for those dealing with mental health issues and suicide since 1897. They can be reached at 010 195 202 (Finnish) or (09) 4135 0501 (foreigners).

• 112 is the national emergency number in France, 15 is the number for ambulances, 114 for all emergency services for deaf using FAX or SMS and 17 is for police.

• 3114: the national suicide prevention hotline. A toll-free 24/7 lifeline that provides professional and confidential attention to people in need. This number also caters to the needs of health professionals, worried relatives, people beavered by suicide as well as to anybody else facing this sensitive issue.

• Fil santé jeunes: 0800 235 236: anonymous and toll-free number for young people.

• Suicide écoute: 01 45 39 40 00 (24-hour): suicide prevention helpline (volunteers).

• SOS Suicide Phénix: 01 40 44 46 45 (schedule): suicide prevention through listening and hospitality (volunteers).

• Sos amitié: distress listening on multimedia platform: phone, email, chat (volunteers).

• La Croix Rouge Ecoute: 0 800 858 858: psychological support online, anonymous and free (volunteers).

• 112 is the national emergency number for fire and ambulance in Germany.

• 110 is the national emergency number for police.

• Telefonseelsorge (http://www.telefonseelsorge.de/) (24/7, no cost): 0800 111 0 111, or 0800 111 0 222, or 116 123, or by online chat at https://online.telefonseelsorge.de/

• 1018 is the Suicide hotline. (http://suicide-help.gr)

• 112 is the National emergency number. (https://112.gr/en-us/)

• 100 is the Police emergency number. (http://www.astynomia.gr)

• 199 is the Fire emergency number. (https://www.fireservice.gr)

• 166 is the Ambulance emergency number. (https://www.ekab.gr/)

• 1065 is the SOS Lifeline for the elderly. (http://www.lifelinehellas.gr)

• 11188 is the Cyber Crime Division. (https://cyberalert.gr/)

• 1056 is the National Helpline for Children. (https://www.hamogelo.gr/gr/en/sos-1056/)

• 15900 is the General Secretariat for Family Policy and Gender Equality. (http://www.isotita.gr/en/home/)

• 11528 is the Open support line for the LGBT community. ([1][2])

• 999 is the national emergency number in Guyana.

• Inter-agency Suicide Prevention Help Line was launched by the Guyana Police Force in 2015 to help those struggling with depression.^[24] They can be reached 24 hours a day by calling 223–0001, 223–0009, or 223–0818, as well as 600-7896 or 623-4444 by cellphone.

• 999 is the national emergency number in Hong Kong.

• The Samaritans Hong Kong (https://samaritans.org.hk) is available 24/7 by calling 2896 0000.

• The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong is available 24/7 at 2389 2222.

• Caritas Crisis line(https://www.fcec.caritas.org.hk) is available 24/7 at 18288.

• 112 is the national emergency number for Hungary. Call 112

• LESZ (https://sos116-123.hu/): Call 116-123 or 06 80 810-600 24/7, E-mail: sos116123@gmail.com - Anonym helpline providing emotional support for those who are stressed, distressed, depressed, or suicidal. The association works together with 22 services to provide the necessary help.

• Blue Line (https://kek-vonal.hu/): Call 116-111 24/7 - Anonym child crisis helpline providing emotional support for young people who are in need of someone to listen to them, provide comfort, give suggestions or if they're just simply curious about topics regarding their surrounding. Chat and E-mail available on the website, but registration is needed. Adults concerned about the mental or physical safety of children can call 116-000

• 112 is the national emergency number for India. Call 112.

• Kiran: 1800-599-0019. A national 24/7 toll free helpline launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to help people with suicidal thoughts, depression and other mental health issues.

• Samaritans Mumbai: (samaritansmumbai.com) - +91 8422984528, +91 8422984529, +91 8422984530 - 3 pm to 9 pm, all days. samaritans.helpline@gmail.com. Helpline providing emotional support for those who are stressed, distressed, depressed, or suicidal.

• Vandrevala Foundation (www.vandrevalafoundation.com): +91 9999666555, a 24/7 helpline

• Mitram Foundation: (mitramfoundation.org) - +91 80 2572 2573 - 10 am to 2 pm, Monday to Saturday.

• AASRA (http://www.aasra.info/): +91-22-27546669 is a 24-hours a day, 7 days a week nationwide voluntary, professional and confidential services.

• 1Life (https://1life.org.in/): +91 78930 78930, a 24/7 helpline for suicide prevention and crisis support

• Sneha India (http://www.snehaindia.org) is available 24/7 on the phone by calling +91 44 24640050 or +91 44 2464 0060.

• Befrienders India (http://befriendersindia.net/helpline-details.php) contains contact numbers of local crisis helplines in 15+ cities in India.

• Save Indian Family Foundation (https://www.saveindianfamily.org/) contact numbers of local helplines across India. Helping families to avoid suicidal thoughts and overcome societal issues.

• Lifeline Foundation (Kolkata): (www.lifelinefoundation.in^[26]) - Tele-helpline for providing emotional support to distressed, depressed or suicidal +91 9088030303^[26], 03340447437^[26] 10am to 10pm all days of the week. Non-judgemental, confidential, free service.

• iCall (https://icallhelpline.org/): +91 9152987821 (Mon to Sat from 10 am - 8 pm). It is a telephone and email based counselling service run by School of Human Ecology, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, that offers free telephone and email-based counseling services.

Chat-based counselling services

• Ava - Mental Wellness: https://avamentalwellness.com/

• LonepackBuddy: https://lonepack.org/app/home

• Nowandme: https://nowandme.com/

• It’s ok to talk: http://itsoktotalk.in/

• TickTalkTo: https://ticktalkto.com/

• Therapeer: https://www.therapeer.app/

• 110 and 115 are the national emergency numbers for police and ambulances in Iran.^[27]

• The Iran National Organization of Well-Being, has provided various methods by which the individuals can use the specialists' services free of charge for a variety of problems such as marriage, family, the youth and children, suicide, etc. including online, in person and by phone.^[28]

• Online: By registering at Moshaver.behzisti.ir

• In person: ‌‌By finding the closest location in The Iran National Organization of Well-Being website.

• By phone: Calling 1480. This hotline is open from 6 am until 9 pm everyday and its services are reached from all provinces of Iran.

• 112 and 999 are the national emergency numbers in Ireland.

• Samaritans (http://www.samaritans.org/) is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in distress or at risk of suicide throughout Ireland.

• Freephone 116 123 for Samaritans anywhere in Ireland or Northern Ireland.

• 50808 (https://text50808.ie/) is a free, confidential 24/7 national crisis-intervention text-message service. It can be reached by texting HELLO to 50808.

• 100 and 101 are the national emergency numbers for police and ambulances in Israel.

• Eran.org.il Suicide line (https://www.eran.org.il/) operates 24/7 including holidays and can be reached from all regions of Israel by calling 1201 or 972-9 8891333 from abroad. SMS service is given as well during Sunday - Friday between 14:00-18:00 at 076-88444-00.

• 112 is the national emergency number for Italy.

• Servizio per la Prevenzione del Suicidio (SPS) (http://www.prevenireilsuicidio.it/) is a suicide prevention helpline whose mission is to give psychological and emotional support to anyone in suicidal crisis or to anyone who lost a dear one for suicide, through a confidential listening from an equipe of doctors, psychologists and volunteers. The helpline is operating from 9.30 am till 4.30 pm, from Monday to Friday, and it can be reached from all regions of Italy.

• Samaritans - ONLUS (http://www.samaritansonlus.org) is available every day from 1pm to 10pm by calling 800 86 00 22 or 06 77208977.

• Telefono Amico (http://www.telefonoamico.it) provides services everyday from 10am to 12am by calling 199284284.

• 110 and 119 are the national emergency numbers for police and ambulances in Japan.

• TELL (http://telljp.com/lifeline/) provides a free, confidential English-language Lifeline service, plus clinical mental health services, for the international community in Japan.^[29]

• Befrienders Worldwide Osaka Suicide Prevent Center (http://www.spc-osaka.org)

• 911 is the national emergency number in Jordan.^[30]

• 110 for Families & Children (https://www.jordanriver.jo/en/programs/protecting-children/110-families-children) The Helpline offers services in psychological support and consultation, as well as referrals. The initiative aims to alleviate the effect of risk factors children in vulnerable families are exposed to, including families facing challenges impairing their parenting, as well as abuse cases.^[31]

• 112 and 119 are the national emergency numbers for police and ambulances in South Korea.

• Medical Emergency for foreigners in Seoul: Call 1339

• Suicide.org (suicide.org) has a list of South Korean suicide hotlines.

• Counsel24: Call 1566-2525

• Lifeline Korea: Call 1588-9191

• Mental Health Center Crisis Counseling 24hrs: Call 1577-0199

• Ministry of Health & Welfare Call Center 24hrs: Call 129

• 112 is the national emergency number in Latvia.

• Skalbes.lv (http://www.skalbes.lv/) is available at +371 67222922 or +371 27722292, 24 hours a day on all weekdays.

• Embrace Emotional Support and Suicide Prevention LifeLine: 1564 from any mobile phone or landline inside Lebanon or +961-1-341941 from anywhere around the globe.

• Embrace Emotional Support and Suicide Prevention LifeLine accepts calls in Arabic, English, or French.

• Embrace LifeLine (https://embracelebanon.org/) Is available 24/7, including public holidays. The line is always active.

• Vilties Linija: Free and anonymous prevention of suicide and psychological crises for adults by phone. Phone 116 123, 24/7

• Vaikų liniją (Childline): Free and anonymous help to the children and teenagers by phone and online. Phone 116 111 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM or chat online here (Mon-Fri, 6PM-9PM)

• Jaunimo linija (Youth Line): Free, confidential and anonymous emotional support line for those struggling with daily issues, emotional distress or at risk of suicide. Help is being provided by Phone 8 800 28888 (24/7), email or chat online here (Mon-Sat, 6 PM - 10 PM)