The Key Habit

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 breathe through alone for ninety seconds. Talk to a person.

If you are in immediate danger, call your local emergency number.

Anywhere in the world

Find a Helpline

A directory of verified crisis lines by country, run by ThroughLine. Start here if your country is not listed below.

findahelpline.com

Some national lines

  • United States

    988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

    988Call or text, 24 hours.

  • Canada

    988 Suicide Crisis Helpline

    988Call or text, 24 hours.

  • United Kingdom and Ireland

    Samaritans

    116 123Free, 24 hours.

  • Australia

    Lifeline

    13 11 1424 hours.

  • India

    Tele-MANAS

    14416Free, 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.

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