If you need someone now
This site is about a habit. Sometimes what sits underneath it is heavier: a low that does not lift, thoughts of hurting yourself, or a situation you cannot see a way out of. That is not something to sit through alone. Talk to a person.
If you are in immediate danger, call your local emergency number.
Anywhere in the world
Some national lines
Not a complete list. Use the directory for anywhere else.
- United States988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline988Call or text, 24 hours.
- Canada988 Suicide Crisis Helpline988Call or text, 24 hours.
- United Kingdom and IrelandSamaritans116 123Free, 24 hours.
- AustraliaLifeline13 11 1424 hours.
- IndiaTele-MANAS14416Free, 24 hours, in many languages.
These details were checked when this page was written and are checked again each year. If one is wrong, or your country’s line is missing and should not be, please say so on the contact page.