Suicide Hotlines and Prevention Resources Around the World
Anyone experiencing persistent suicidal thoughts should reach out to a suicide hotline or local emergency number in their country (below). To find a therapist or support group in your area, visit the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.
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Argentina Suicide Prevention Resources
- National emergency number: 911
- Centro de Asistencia al Suicida
- In the greater Buenos Aires area, dial 135
- Otherwise, call 5275-1135 or 0800 345 1435
Australia Suicide Prevention Resources
- National emergency number: 000
- Lifeline Australia
- Dial 13 11 14 for 24/7 crisis support
- Text 0477 13 11 14 for text support between 12 pm and midnight AEDT
Austria Suicide Prevention Resources
- National emergency numbers: Dial 133 for police, 144 for an ambulance, and 122 for the fire brigade
- Telefon Seelsorge
- Dial 142 for 24/7 crisis support
- For online chat support, visit Telefon Seelsorge's website; available from 5 pm to 10 pm Central European Time
Belgium Suicide Prevention Resources
- National emergency number: 101
- Zelfmoord 1813
- Dial 1813 for 24/7 crisis support
- For online chat support, visit Zelfmoord's website; available from 6:30 pm to 10 pm Central European Time
Canada Suicide Prevention Resources
- National emergency number: 911
- Talk Suicide Canada
- Dial 1-833-456-4566 for 24/7 crisis support
- In Quebec, dial 1-866-APPELLE (277-3553)
- Text 45645 for text support; available 4 pm to midnight ET
- Crisis Text Line
- 24/7 text support: Text HOME to 741741
Chile Suicide Prevention Resources
- National emergency numbers: Call 133 for police; call 131 for medical assistance
- Teléfono de la Esperanza
- Dial (00 56 42) 22 12 00
Colombia Suicide Prevention Resources
- National emergency number: 123
- Teléfono de la esperanza
- Dial (57-1) 372 24 25
- Ministerio de Salud y Protección Social (Ministry of Health and Social Protection)
Denmark Suicide Prevention Resources
- National emergency number: 112
- Helpline 1813
- Dial 1813 for 24/7 crisis support
France Suicide Prevention Resources
- National emergency number: 112
- Suicide Écoute
- Dial 01 45 39 40 00 for 24/7 crisis support
- SOS Suicide Phénix
- Dial 01 40 44 46 45 for phone support between 1 pm and 11 pm Central European Time
Germany Suicide Prevention Resources
- National emergency number: 112
- TelefonSeelsorge
- Dial 0800 111 0 111 for 24/7 crisis support
- For chat or email support, visit TelefonSeelsorge's website
Hong Kong Suicide Prevention Resources
- National emergency number: 999
- The Samaritans
- Dial 2896 0000 for 24/7 crisis support
Ireland Suicide Prevention Resources
- National emergency number: 112 or 999
- The Samaritans
- Dial 116 123 for 24/7 mental health support
- Mental Health Ireland
- Crisis Text Line
- 24/7 text support: Text HOME to 50808
Mexico Suicide Prevention Resources
- National emergency number: 911
- Consejo Ciudadano
- Dial 55 5533-5533 for 24/7 crisis support
New Zealand Suicide Prevention Resources
- National emergency number: 111
- Lifeline Aotearoa
- Dial 0800 LIFELINE (0800 543 354) for 24/7 crisis support
- Text HELP to 4357 for 24/7 text support
Singapore Suicide Prevention Resources
- National emergency number: 999 (police) or 995
- The Samaritans of Singapore
- Dial 1800-221 4444 for 24/7 crisis support
- Visit The Samaritans' website for online chat support
South Africa Suicide Prevention Resources
- National emergency numbers: 10111 (police) or 10177 (ambulance)
- South African Depression and Anxiety Group
- Dial 0800 567 567 for 24/7 crisis support
Spain Suicide Prevention Resources
- National emergency numbers: 112
- Teléfono de la Esperanza
- Dial 717 003 717 for 24/7 crisis support
Sweden Suicide Prevention Resources
- National emergency number: 112
- Mind Självmordslinjen
- Dial 90101 for 24/7 phone support; in cases of acute crisis, call 112
- For online chat support, visit Självmordslinjen's website
Switzerland Suicide Prevention Resources
- National emergency number: 112
- Die Dargebotene Hand
- Dial 143 for 24/7 mental health support
- For online chat support between 10 am and 10 pm, vist Die Dargebotene Hand's website
United Kingdom Suicide Prevention Resources
- National emergency number: 999 or 112
- The Samaritans
- Dial 116 123 for 24/7 mental health support
- Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
- Dial 0800 58 58 58 for crisis support; available between 5 pm and midnight, BST or GMT
- Crisis Text Line
- 24/7 text support: Text HOME to 85258
United States Suicide Prevention Resources
- National emergency number: 911
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- 24/7 support in English: Dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- 24/7 support in Spanish: Dial 1-888-628-9454
- 24/7 support for deaf or hard of hearing individuals: Dial 711, then 1-800-273-8255, or use your preferred relay service
- Online chat: Visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat
- Crisis Text Line
- 24/7 text support: Text HOME to 741741
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