Directory of International Mental Health Helplines

Are you or someone you know in crisis? The following hotlines around the world can provide you with help.

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United States

• Emergency: 911
• Non-emergency essential local services: 211

Suicide prevention

• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 or Lifeline Chat
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME TO 741741

Abuse and domestic violence

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
• STAND! For Families Free of Violence crisis line: 888-215-5555
• Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453
• Darkness to Light Child Sexual Abuse National Helpline: 866-367-5444
• Stop it Now! Prevent child sexual abuse helpline: 888-PREVENT
• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Hotline: 800-843-5678
• RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656- 4673
• Eldercare Locator (a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging) to report elder abuse and neglect: 800-677-1116
• National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) directory of state helplines

Addiction

• SAMHSA’s National Helpline (substance abuse and mental health): 800-662-HELP (800-662-4357)
• Partnership to End Addiction: 855-378-4373 or text CONNECT to 55753 to get one-on-one help to address your child’s substance use
• National Problem Gambling Helpline Network: 800-522-4700
• Smokefree.gov helpline to stop smoking: 800-784-8669
• National Cancer Institute’s Smoking Quitline: 877–44U–QUIT (877–448–7848)

ADHD

• Contact an ADHD Specialist at CHADD: 866-200-8098

Alzheimer’s and dementia

• Alzheimer’s Association helpline: 800-272-3900
• Alzheimer’s Foundation of America AFA helpline: 866-232-8484
• Lewy Body Dementia Association Lewy Line: 800-539-9767
• Eldercare Locator (a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging): 800-677-1116

Autism

• Autism Society National Helpline: 800-328-8476

Bullying

• Crisis Support Services national helpline: 800-273-8255
• Teen Line: 800-852-8336

Caregiving

• Caregiver Action Network caregiver help desk: 855-227-3640
• Alzheimer’s Association helpline: 800-272-3900
• Alzheimer’s Foundation of America AFA helpline: 866-232-8484
• Eldercare Locator (a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging): 800-677-1116
• AARP caregiving resource line: 877-333-5885
• VA's National Caregiver Support Line: 855-260-3274

Eating disorders

• National Eating Disorders Association Helpline: 800-931-2237 (talk or text)
• National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) eating disorders helpline: 888-375-7767

Mental health

• National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 or text NAMI to 741-741
• Crisis Support Services national helpline: 800-273-8255
• SAMHSA’s National Helpline (substance abuse and mental health): 800-662-HELP (800-662-4357)
• Teen Line for youth in need of support: 800-852-8336

LGBTQ+

• LGBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564, 800-246-7743 (Youth Talkline), or 888-234-7243 (Senior Hotline)
• Trevor Lifeline for LGBTQ youth: 866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678
• TransLifeline: 877-565-8860

Parenting

• National Parent Helpline: 855-427-2736
• Partnership to End Addiction: 855-378-4373 or text CONNECT to 55753 to get one-on-one help to address your child’s substance use
• Crying Baby Hotline: 866-243-2229
• Fussy Baby Warmline: 888-431-BABY (888-431-2229)

Self-harm

• S.A.F.E. Alternatives (Self-Abuse Finally Ends) self-harm helpline: 800-DONT CUT (800-366-8288)

Teens

• Teen Line for youth in need of support: 800-852-8336 or text TEEN to 839863
• Boys Town crisis hotline for girls and boys: 800-448-3000 or text VOICE to 20121
• Thursday’s Child National Helpline for teens and young adults: 800-USA-KIDS (800-872-5437)
• National Runaway Safeline for runaway and homeless youth, teens in crisis, and concerned family/friends: 800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929)

Veterans

• Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255 (Press 1)
• Vet Center Call Center hotline for veterans and their families to talk with another combat veteran: 877-WAR-VETS (877-927-8387)
• VA's National Caregiver Support Line for veterans and their caregivers/family members: 855-260-3274

UK

• Emergency: 999 or 112
• Non-emergency: 111

Suicide prevention

• Samaritans 24/7 helpline: 116 123
• Crisis text line: Text SHOUT to 85258
• Papyrus HOPELINEUK for those under 35: 0800 068 4141
• The Campaign Against Living Miserably CALM helpline: 0800 58 58 58

Abuse and domestic violence

• National Domestic Abuse Helpline in the UK: 0808 2000 247
• Women’s Aid online chat
• Respect Phoneline for perpetrators of domestic violence: 0808 802 4040
• Respect Men’s Advice Line for male victims: 0808 801 0327
• ManKind Initiative for male victims: 01823 334244
• National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 999 5428
• NSPCC helpline if you’re worried about a child: 0800 800 5000
• NSPCC Childline for under 18s: 0800 1111
• Action on Elder Abuse: 080 8808 8141
• Rape Crisis National Telephone Helpline in England and Wales: 0808 802 9999
• Rape Crisis Scotland helpline: 08088 01 03 02

Addiction

• Frank helpline: 0300 1236600
• Drinkline national alcohol helpline: 0300 123 1110
• National Association for the Children of Alcoholics (NACOA) free helpline: 0800 358 3456
• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) National Helpline: 0800 917 7650
• Al-Anon Helpline for family and friends affected by someone else’s drinking: 0800 008 6811
• Narcotics Anonymous UK helpline: 0300 999 1212
• Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs helpline: 08080 10 10 11
• DrugFAM Helpline for those affected by someone else's drug or alcohol use: 0300 888 3853
• Families Anonymous (Famanon) Helpline for those who care about someone with a drug problem: 0207 4984 680
• Release helpline for help and legal advice about drugs: 020 7324 2989
• Dan 24/7 drug and alcohol helpline for Wales: 0808 808 2234
• NHS Smokefree helpline for stop smoking services in England: 0300 123 1044
• Smokeline for stop smoking services in Scotland: 0800 84 84 84
• Help Me Quit helpline for stop smoking services in Wales: 0800 085 2219
• Gamcare National Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133

ADHD

• The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service (ADDISS) helpline: 020 8952 2800
• YoungMinds Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544

Alzheimer’s and dementia

• Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Connect support line: 0333 150 3456
• Dementia UK dementia helpline: 0800 888 6678

Autism

• Child Autism UK helpline at 01344 882248
• Living Autism support line: 0800 756 2420
• Scottish Autism Help and Advice: 01259 222022
• Afasic Parents’ Helpline for children with speech and language impairments: 0300 666 9410

Bullying

• National Bullying Helpline: 0300 323 0169
• Kidscape Parent’s Helpline: 020 7823 5430
• Bullying UK helpline: 0808 800 2222
• NSPCC Childline for under 18s: 0800 1111
• Bully Busters Helpline: 0800 169 6928
• The Mix support for under 25s: 0808 808 4994
• LGBT+ Hate Crime Helpline: 020 7704 2040

Caregiving

• Carers UK helpline: 0808 808 7777
• Contact helpline for families with disabled children: 0808 808 3555
• Age UK Advice Line: 0800 678 1602
• Age Scotland helpline: 0800 12 44 222
• Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Connect support line: 0333 150 3456
• Dementia UK dementia helpline: 0800 888 6678
• Mind Infoline: 0300 123 3393

Eating disorders

• Beat Eating Disorders Helpline: 0808 801 0677, Youthline: 0808 801 0711, Studentline: 0808 801 0811
• National Centre for Eating Disorders support line: 0845 838 2040

Grief and loss

• Cruse Bereavement Care Helpline: 0808 808 1677
• Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide National Helpline: 0300 111 5065
• The Compassionate Friends helpline for bereaved parents: 0345 123 2304

LGBTQ+

• MindLine Trans+ national helpline: 0300 330 5468
• LGBT+ Hate Crime Helpline: 020 7704 2040
• National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 999 5428
• LGBT Helpline Scotland: 0300 123 2523
• LGBT Foundation advice, support, and information line: 0345 3 30 30 30
• Switchboard LGBT+ helpline: 0300 330 0630
• New Family Social Helpline for LGBT adopters and foster parents: 020 3880 2683

Mental health

• Mind Infoline: 0300 123 3393
• Rethink Mental Illness advice line: 0808 801 0525
• SANEline national out-of-hours mental health helpline: 0300 304 7000
• NHS: 111
• Find a local NHS urgent mental health helpline (England only)
• Anxiety UK: 03444 775 774
• Breathing Space (Scotland): 0800 83 85 87
• SupportLine for emotional support on any issue: 01708 765200

Parenting

• Family Lives Helpline: 0808 800 2222
• YoungMinds Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544
• Children 1st ParentLine Scotland Helpline: 08000 28 22 33
• Gingerbread Single Parent Helpline: 0808 802 0925
• Grandparents Plus advice service: 0300 123 7015
• New Family Social Helpline for LGBT adopters and foster parents: 020 3880 2683
• Cry-sis Helpline for parents with crying and sleepless babies: 08451 228 669

Self-harm

• Mind Infoline: 0300 123 3393
• Self Injury Support Helpline for women: 0808 800 8088
• ZEST (N. Ireland): 0287 126 6999
• The Mix support for under 25s: 0808 808 4994

Sleep

• The Sleep Charity National Sleep Helpline: 03303 530 541

Teens

• The Mix support for under 25s: 0808 808 4994
• NSPCC Childline for under 18s: 0800 1111
• YoungMinds Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544

Veterans

• Combat Stress 24-hour helpline: 0800 138 1619

Republic of Ireland

• Emergency: 999 or 112

Suicide prevention

• Samaritans 24/7 helpline: 116 123
• Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 50808

Abuse and domestic violence

• Women’s Aid 24hr National Freephone Helpline: 1800 341 900
• Men’s Aid Ireland: 01 554 3811
• Childline Helpline Ireland: 1800 66 66 66
• ISPCC Teenline: 1800 833 634
• Age Action HSE helpline: 1850 24 1850
• Rape Crisis Help Ireland 24 Hour Helpline: 1800 778888

Addiction

• HSE Drug and Alcohol Helpline: 1800 459 459
• Al-Anon Helpline for family and friends affected by someone’s drinking: 0800 008 6811

ADHD

• ADHD Ireland: (01) 874 8349

Alzheimer’s and dementia

• The Alzheimer Society of Ireland National Helpline: 1800 341 341

Autism

• Irish Society for Autism: 353 1 874 4684

Bullying

• Childline Helpline Ireland: 1800 66 66 66 or text BULLY to 50101
• LGBT Ireland helpline: 1890 929 539

Caregiving

• Family Carers Ireland on the National Freephone Careline: 1800 24 007 24
• The Alzheimer Society of Ireland National Helpline: 1800 341 341

Eating disorders

• Bodywhys Eating Disorders Associations of Ireland: 01 2107906

Grief and loss

• Irish Hospice Foundation Bereavement Support Line: 1800 80 70 77

LGBTQ+

• LGBT Ireland helpline: 1890 929 539

Mental health

• Mental Health Ireland: 01 2841166
• Aware Depression & Bipolar Disorder Support: Freephone 1800 80 48 48
• Grow mental health support: 1890 474 474
• Shine supporting people affected by mental ill health: 01 541 3715

Parenting

• Parentline national helpline: 1890 92 72 77 or 01 873 3500

Self-harm

• Pieta House therapeutic support to those who engage in self-harm: 1800 247 247

Teens

• ISPCC Teenline: 1800 833 634

Canada

• Emergency: 911

Suicide prevention

• Crisis Services Canada Suicide Prevention Service: 1-833-456-4566
• Kids Help Phone 24/7 national support service for young people under 30: 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868
• Hope for Wellness 24/7 Help Line for all Indigenous peoples across Canada: 1-855-242-3310
• Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention directory of local crisis lines in Canada
• Youthspace online crisis and emotional support chat service: text 778-783-0177

Abuse and domestic violence

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (Canada and U.S.)
• ShelterSafe offers Provincial/Territorial list of crisis lines
• Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (CNPEA) provides regional helplines
• Canadian Resource Centre for Victims of Crime: 1-877-232-2610
• Trans Lifeline peer support service: 1-877-330-6366
• Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453 (Canada and U.S.)
• WAVAW rape crisis centre national crisis and info line: 1-877-392-7583
• Klinic Sexual Assault Line: 204-786-8631 or 1-888-292-7565

Addiction

• Wellness Together Canada mental health and substance use support: 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741
• Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction offers a directory of provincial or territorial helplines
• ConnexOntario for addiction, mental Health, and problem gambling services: 1-866-531-2600
• Health Canada helpline to quit smoking: 1-866-366-3667

ADHD

• Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada (CADDAC): 416-637-8584 or 1-800-807-0090

Alzheimer’s and dementia

• Alzheimer Society Canada dementia helpline: 1-800-616-8816
• The Alzheimer Society of B.C. First Link dementia helpline: 1-800-936-6033

Autism

• Autism Canada: 647-362-5610 or 1-800-983-1795

Bullying

• BullyingCanada: 1-877-352-4497
• Kids Help Phone 24/7 national support service for young people under 30: 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868
• PFLAG LGBTQ+ peer-to-peer support: 1-888-530-6777
• Information Children Parent Help Line for parents with children under 12: 778-782-3548
•  Black Youth Helpline national helpline for Canadian youth and families: 416-285-9944 or 1-833-294-8650

Caregiving

• Government of Canada programs and services for seniors: 1-800-622-6232
• Ontario Caregiver Helpline: 1-833-416-2273
• Alzheimer Society Canada dementia helpline: 1-800-616-8816

Eating disorders

• National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC): 416-340-4156 or 1-866-633-4220

Grief and loss

• The Compassionate Friends of Canada: 1-866-823-0141
• BC Bereavement Helpline: 1-877-779-2223
• Bereaved Families of Ontario: 416-440-0290
• Canadian Forces Family Information Line offering support for families of the fallen: 1-800-866-4546

LGBTQ+

• LGBT Youthline: 1-800-268-9688 or text 647-694-4275
• Trans Lifeline peer support service: 1-877-330-6366
• PFLAG LGBTQ+ peer-to-peer support: 1-888-530-6777

Mental health

• Wellness Together Canada mental health and substance use support: 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741
• Mood Disorders Society of Canada: 613-921-5565
• Hope for Wellness 24/7 Help Line mental health counselling and crisis intervention for all Indigenous peoples across Canada: 1-855-242-3310
• National Canada Mental Health Association (CMHA): 416-646-5557 or find your local CMHA branch
• Naseesha Mental Health Hotline for young Muslims: 1-866-627-3342
• Good2Talk support services for post-secondary students in Ontario: 1-866-925-5454 and Nova Scotia: 1-833-292-3698

Parenting

• Information Children Parent Help Line for parents with children under 12: 778-782-3548

Self-harm

• Kids Help Phone 24/7 national support service for young people under 30: 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868
• National Canada Mental Health Association (CMHA): 416-646-5557 or find your local CMHA branch

Teens

• Kids Help Phone 24/7 national support service for young people under 30: 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868
• Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453 (Canada and U.S.)
• LGBT Youthline: 1-800-268-9688 or text 647-694-4275
• Wellness Together Canada mental health and substance use support: 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741
• Youthspace online crisis and emotional support chat service: text 778-783-0177
• Black Youth Helpline national helpline for Canadian youth and families: 416-285-9944 or 1-833-294-8650

Veterans

• Veterans Affairs Canada VAC Assistance Service: 1-800-268-7708
• Canadian Forces counseling and support for veterans and their families: 1-800-866-4546

Australia

• Emergency: 000

Suicide prevention

• Lifeline: 13 11 14
• Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
• Kids Helpline for young people aged 5-25: 1800 55 1800
• BeyondBlue mental health support: 1300 22 4636

Abuse and domestic violence

• 1800RESPECT domestic violence and abuse helpline: 1800 737 732
• MensLine Australia for male relationship issues, including family violence: 1300 78 99 78
• Men’s Referral Service advice for men worried about their behavior: 1300 766 491
• Living Well directory of Australia-wide sexual assault services
• Kids Helpline for young people aged 5-25: 1800 55 1800
• CAPS for a list of state child abuse hotlines
• Elder Abuse Prevention Unit helpline: 1300 651 192
• Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277

Addiction

• National Alcohol and Other Drug hotline: 1800 250 015
• Family Drug Support Australia Support Line for families dealing with drugs and alcohol: 1300 368 186
• 24-hour Alcohol and Drug Information Services (ADIS) in your state
• Quitline for help to stop smoking: 13 7848
• Gambling Help Online helpline: 1800 858 858
• Sane Helpline for those with addiction and mental health issues: 1800 187 263
• healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222

ADHD

• ADHD Foundation helpline: 1300 39 39 19
• Adults with ADHD: 02 9889 5977
• healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222

Alzheimer’s and dementia

• National Dementia Helpline: 1800 100 500
• Dementia Support Australia 24-hour help: 1800 699 799
• healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222

Autism

• Autism Australia: 1800 277 328
• healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222
• Parentline (QLD and NT): 1300 30 1300 or find a parentline in another state or territory

Bullying

• Kids Helpline for young people aged 5-25: 1800 55 1800
• Headspace national youth mental health service: 1800 650 890
• Beyond Blue for young people: 1300 22 4636
• QLife LGBTQ+ support helpline: 1800 184 527

Caregiving

• Carers Australia Carers Gateway helpline: 1800 422 737
• Carer Support Australia: 8433 9555
• Mind Carer Helpline for those caring for someone with mental illness: 1300 554 660
• My Aged Care advice for seniors and their carers: 1800 200 422
• healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222
• National Dementia Helpline: 1800 100 500
• Dementia Support Australia 24-hour help: 1800 699 799

Eating disorders

• Butterfly National Helpline for people with eating disorders and their carers: 1800 33 4673
• healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222

Grief and loss

• GriefLine counselling and support services: 1300 845 745

LGBTQ+

• QLife LGBTQ+ support helpline: 1800 184 527
• Headspace national youth mental health service: 1800 650 890

Mental health

• healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222
• Sane Australia counselling support for mental health issues: 1800 187 263
• MensLine Australia for male mental health issues: 1300 78 99 78
• Kids Helpline for young people aged 5-25: 1800 55 1800
• Beyond Blue for young people: 1300 22 4636
• Mind mental health support: 1300 286 463

Parenting

• Parentline (QLD and NT): 1300 30 1300 or find a parentline in another state or territory
• Parents Beyond Breakup helpline for those dealing with breakups: 1300 853 437
• Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277
• Family Relationship Advice Line: 1800 050 321
• Tressilion parents help line for parents of infants and toddlers: 1300 272 736
• healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222

Self-harm

• healthdirect 24-hour health advice: 1800 022 222
• Beyond Blue mental health support for young people: 1300 22 4636
• Sane Australia counselling support: 1800 187 263

Teens

• Kids Helpline for young people aged 5-25: 1800 55 1800
• Headspace national youth mental health service: 1800 650 890
• Beyond Blue for young people: 1300 22 4636

Veterans

• Open Arms veterans and families counselling: 1800 011 046
• ADF members and families all-hours support line: 1800 628 036

New Zealand

• Emergency: 111

Suicide prevention

• Lifeline 24/7 Helpline: 0800 543 354
• Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
• Samaritans: 0800 726 666
• Youthline: 0800 376 633 or text 234

Abuse and domestic violence

• Are You OK family violence helpline: 0800 456 450
• Shine domestic abuse helpline: 0508 744 633
• Women's Refuge Crisisline: 0800 733 843 (0800 REFUGE)
• Kidsline for young people up to 18: 0800 543 754 (0800 KIDSLINE)

Addiction

• Alcohol and Drug Helpline: 0800 787 797
• Gambling Helpline: 0800 654 655 or text 8006
• Quit Line for smoking cessation help: 0800 778 778

ADHD

• ADHD Association (NZ): (09) 625 1754

Alzheimer’s and dementia

• Alzheimers NZ: 0800 004 001

Autism

• Autism NZ: 0800 AUTISM (0800 288 476)

Bullying

• Youthline: 0800 376 633 or text 234
• Kidsline for young people up to 18: 0800 543 754 (0800 KIDSLINE)
• What's Up counselling for children and teenagers: 0800 942 8787

Caregiving

• Carers NZ Helpline: 0800 777 797
• Seniorline information on services for older people: 0800 725 463
• Alzheimers NZ: 0800 004 001

Eating disorders

• EDANZ for people with eating disorders and their families: 0800 2 EDANZ (0800 233 269) or in Auckland 09 522 2679

Grief and loss

• Skylight for support through trauma, loss and grief: 0800 299 100

LGBTQ+

• OUTLine NZ: 0800 688 5463 (OUTLINE)

Mental health

• Healthline for general health advice and information: 0800 611 116
• Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757
• Anxiety NZ: 0800 269 4389 (0800 ANXIETY)
• Need to Talk? 1737 to speak with a trained counsellor or peer support worker: Call or text 1737

Parenting

• Parent Helpline: 0800 568 856
• Family Services Directory for health and social support services in your area: 0800 211 211

Self-harm

• Healthline: 0800 611 116

Teens

• Youthline: 0800 376 633 or text 234
• Kidsline for young people up to 18: 0800 543 754 (0800 KIDSLINE)
• What's Up counselling for children and teenagers: 0800 942 8787

Veterans

• Veterans’ Affairs (VA): 0800 483 8372 (0800 4 Veteran)

India

• Emergency: 112

Suicide prevention

• Sneha India 24/7 helpline: 91 44 24640050
• AASRA 24/7 helpline and directory: 91-9820466726
• Samaritans Mumbai helpline for those who are stressed, distressed, depressed, or suicidal: +91 84229 84528, +91 84229 84529, or +91 84229 84530
• Jeevan Aastha Helpline for mental health counseling: 1800 233 3330
• 1Life 24-7 suicide prevention and crisis support: 7893078930

Abuse and domestic violence

• NCW Women's HelpLine: 7827-170-170
• Operation Peacemaker domestic violence help: Call 1800 212 9131 or text 9333 40 4141. If you’re the aggressor, call: +91 7207-545577
• SNEHA Crisis Helpline for women and children: 98330 52684 or 91675 35765
• Save Indian Family helpline for abused/distressed men: +91-8882 498 498
• Anti-Trafficking helpline: 1800 419 8588
• Mahila Bol Helpline for women: 0124-4007444
• Childline India for children, teens, and adults concerned about them: 1098

Addiction

• National Tobacco Quit Line Services (NTQLS) – 1800 112 356
• National Toll Free Helpline to assist those dependent on alcohol or drugs: 1800-11-0031

Alzheimer’s and dementia

• Elder Line national helpline for senior citizens: 14567
• Help Age India helpline: 1800-180-1253
• Alzheimer’s & Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI) national dementia helplines: 98461 98471, 98461 98473, or 98461 98786

Autism

• National Autism Helpline: 9100 181 181
• Action for Autism: + 91 11 4054 0991 or + 91 11 4054 0992

Bullying

• Childline India for children, teens, and adults concerned about them: 1098
• National Cyber Crime's helpline: 155260
• Mahila Bol Helpline for women: 0124-4007444
• iCALL Helpline for professional, free and LGBTQ-friendly mental health counseling: 9152987821
• Voice that Cares Psychosocial First Aid (PSFA) Helpline: 8448-8448-45

Caregiving

• Caregiver Saathi Helpline: 91-932-6161-735
• Pallium India Free Palliative Care Telehealth Consultation: +91 860 688 4889
• Elder Line national helpline for senior citizens: 14567
• Help Age India helpline: 1800-180-1253

Grief and loss

• Sukh-Dukh Helpline for bereavement and grief counselling: 759-405-2605

LGBTQ+

• iCALL Helpline for professional, free and LGBTQ-friendly mental health counseling: 9152987821
• Queerythm helpline for LGBTIQ community: +91 9747811406
• Naz Foundation for Lesbian and Women Sexuality Support: +91 11 41325042 or +91 11 40793157/58
• Or search LGBTQ India Helplines for regional numbers

Mental health

• KIRAN Ministry of Social Justice mental health helpline: 1800-599-0019
• Vandrevala Foundation support for mental health: +1 256 666 2142 or +91 9999 666 555
• Mann Talks to speak with a trained mental health professional: +91-8686139139
• AASRA 24/7 helpline and directory: 91-9820466726
• Samaritans Mumbai helpline for those who are stressed, distressed, depressed, or suicidal: +91 84229 84528, +91 84229 84529, or +91 84229 84530
• The MINDS Foundation for those experiencing mental health problems: 18005-477-200
• Jeevan Aastha Helpline for mental health counseling: 1800 233 3330
• Childline India for children, teens, and adults concerned about them: 1098
• iCALL Helpline for professional and free mental health counseling: 9152987821
• Voice that Cares Psychosocial First Aid (PSFA) Helpline: 8448-8448-45

Parenting

• Childline India for children, teens, and adults concerned about them: 1098
• iCALL Helpline for professional and free mental health counseling: 9152987821

Self-harm

• Childline India for children, teens, and adults concerned about them: 1098
• iCALL Helpline for professional and free mental health counseling: 9152987821
• KIRAN Ministry of Social Justice mental health helpline: 1800-599-0019
• Vandrevala Foundation support for mental health: +1 256 666 2142 or +91 9999 666 555
• Mann Talks to speak with a trained mental health professional: +91-8686139139

Teens

• Childline India for children, teens, and adults concerned about them: 1098
• KIRAN Ministry of Social Justice mental health helpline: 1800-599-0019
• Vandrevala Foundation support for mental health: +1 256 666 2142 or +91 9999 666 555
• Mann Talks to speak with a trained mental health professional: +91-8686139139

Philippines

• Emergency: 911

Suicide prevention

• National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) crisis hotlines: from landline call 1553, from cellphone call: 0917-899-8727, 0966-351-4518, or 0908-639-2672
• In Touch Philippines free and anonymous 24/7 crisis line: +63 2 8893 7603, +63 917 800 1123, or +63 922 893 8944
• Natasha Goulbourn Foundation HOPELINE PH 24/7 Suicide Prevention and Emotional Crisis Line: 2919 for Globe/TM, 0917.558.4673, 0918.873.4673, or (02) 8804-4673
• Tawag Paglaum – Centro Bisaya 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention hotline: Smart/Sun: 0939-9375433, 0939-9365433, Globe/TM: 0927-6541629

Abuse and domestic violence

• National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) Women and Child Protection Unit landline: 8-531-9001 Loc 309
• Bantay Bata 163 child helpline: 1-6-3
• Gender Watch Against Violence and Exploitation (GWAVE) free legal services for women: +63 915 259 3029

Addiction

• Department of Health (DOH) Substance Abuse Helpline: 1550
• Living Free Foundation: (0917) 322-7807

Mental health

• Philippine Mental Health Association (PMHA): +63 2 921 4958
• National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) crisis hotlines: from landline call 1553, from cellphone call: 0917-899-8727, 0966-351-4518, or 0908-639-2672
• In Touch Philippines free and anonymous 24/7 crisis line: +63 2 8893 7603, +63 917 800 1123, or +63 922 893 8944
• Natasha Goulbourn Foundation HOPELINE PH 24/7 Suicide Prevention and Emotional Crisis Line: 2919 for Globe/TM, 0917.558.4673, 0918.873.4673, or (02) 8804-4673
• Tawag Paglaum – Centro Bisaya 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention hotline: Smart/Sun: 0939-9375433, 0939-9365433, Globe/TM: 0927-6541629

Teens

• Bantay Bata 163 child helpline: 1-6-3

South Africa

• Emergency: 10 111 for police or 10 177 for an ambulance

Suicide prevention

• Lifeline National Counselling Line: 0861-322-322
• Befrienders South Africa: 0027 51 444 5000
• The South African Depression and Anxiety Group suicide crisis line: 0800 21 22 23 (8am to 8pm) or 0800 12 13 14 (8pm to 8am)
• Akeso 24 hour emergency contact: 0861 435 787

Abuse and domestic violence

• Lifeline Stop Gender Violence toll-free helpline: 0800-150-150
• The Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC) Emergency Line: 0800 428 428
• Childline South Africa: 116
• Child Welfare South Africa to report child abuse or neglect: 087 822 1516
• Age in Action careline for elder abuse: 0800 333 231
• People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA): Lockdown Counselling Number 076 694 5911

Addiction

• Alcoholics Anonymous South Africa 24/7 helpline: 0861 435 722
• The South African Depression and Anxiety Group substance abuse line: 0800 12 13 14
• Narcotics Anonymous South Africa region phoneline: 0861 00 6962

ADHD

• The South African Depression and Anxiety Group ADHD helpline: 0800 55 44 33

Alzheimer’s and dementia

• Alzheimer’s South Africa national helpline: 0860 102 681
• Age in Action careline: 0800 333 231

Autism

• Autism South Africa: 011 484 9909

Bullying

• South African Federation for Mental Health (SAFMH) offers a helpdesk and information at: +27 (0) 11 781 1852

Caregiving

• Age in Action careline: 0800 333 231
• Alzheimer’s South Africa national helpline: 0860 102 681

LGBTQ+

• Triangle Project helpline: 021 712 6699

Mental health

• Lifeline counselling: National: 0861 322 322, Johannesburg: 011 728-1331, Alexandra: 011 443 3555, Soweto: 067 019 0845 or 074 129 6960
• The South African Depression and Anxiety Group offers help and counselling for all mental health problems: 0800 567 567
• South African Federation for Mental Health (SAFMH) offers a helpdesk and information on mental health services: +27 (0) 11 781 1852
• South African Schizophrenia & Bipolar Disorders Alliance: 011 326 0661
• Akeso help and counselling for different disorders: 0861 435 787

Self-harm

• The South African Depression and Anxiety Group offers help with cutting and self-injury: 0800 567 567

Parenting

• Childline South Africa: 116

Teens

• Childline South Africa: 116
• Love Life promoting youth health: 011 523 1000
• South African Federation for Mental Health (SAFMH) offers a helpdesk and mental health information for young people: +27 (0) 11 781 1852

HelpGuide provides this list of helplines to our readers for informational purposes only. HelpGuide is unable to regularly verify these resources and so does not endorse any of the services or organizations listed. We strongly encourage our readers to take steps to verify the credibility of any organization offering mental health or other support.

Last updated: February 2023