Emergency Resources
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or experiencing a crisis, Emergency Services (Police/Ambulance) for your country or nearest Emergency Room immediately.
Use the table below to find your country’s emergency or crisis services.
If your country is not listed, dial your local emergency number or visit National Suicide Hotline List for a list of national suicide hotlines.
If you are unsure, use the Global / International section first.
Emergency Resources by Country
| Country | Service | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Global / International | Emergency Number (Most Countries) | 112 |
| Befrienders Worldwide | https://www.befrienders.org/find-help/find-local-befrienders | |
| USA | Emergency Services (Police/Ambulance) | 911 |
| 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | 988 / Text HELP to 988 | |
| Crisis Text Line | Text HOME to 741741 | |
| Canada | Emergency Services (Police/Ambulance) | 911 |
| Talk Suicide Canada | 1-833-456-4566 | |
| Kids Help Phone | 1-800-668-6868 | |
| UK | Emergency Services (Police/Ambulance) | 999 / 112 |
| NHS Helpline | 111 | |
| Samaritans | 116 123 | |
| Ireland | Emergency Services | 112 / 999 |
| Samaritans | 116 123 | |
| Australia | Lifeline Australia | 13 11 14 |
| Lifeline Text | Text HELP to 0477 13 11 14 | |
| Beyond Blue | 1300 22 4636 | |
| New Zealand | Emergency Services | 111 |
| Lifeline Aotearoa | 0800 543 354 | |
| European Union (General) | Emergency Services | 112 |
| Germany | Emergency Services | 112 |
| Telefonseelsorge | 0800 111 0 111 | |
| France | Emergency Services | 112 |
| SOS Suicide | 01 45 39 40 00 | |
| Japan | Emergency Services | 119 |
| Tell Lifeline | 03 5774 0992 | |
| India | National Mental Health Helpline (Kiran) | 1800-599-0019 |
| Snehi Foundation | +91 22 2772 6771 | |
| Singapore | Emergency Services | 999 |
| Samaritans of Singapore | 1767 | |
| Philippines | Emergency Services | 911 |
| NCMH Crisis Hotline | 1553 | |
| Mexico | Emergency Services | 911 |
| Línea de la Vida | 800 911 2000 | |
| Brazil | Emergency Services | 190 |
| Centro de Valorização da Vida (CVV) | 188 | |
| South Africa | Emergency Services | 10111 |
| Lifeline Southern Africa | 0861 322 322 | |
| Online / Chat-Based Support | Crisis Text Line | Text HOME to 741741 |
| Lifeline Chat | https://988lifeline.org/chat |
Note: In case of a mental health emergency, please seek immediate professional help.
Note: If you notice any information missing or inaccurate on this page, please contact us.