In crisis in the U.S.?Call or text 988. For immediate danger, call 911.

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Urgent help by country

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call your local emergency number first. Numbers below were last reviewed 2026-10-07 and can change, so confirm on the linked site.

Crisis lines and emergency numbers

United States

Call or text 988 (988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), any time.

Immediate danger or medical emergency: 911

988lifeline.org ↗Reviewed 2026-10-07
Canada

Call or text 9-8-8 (Suicide Crisis Helpline), any time, in English or French.

Immediate danger or medical emergency: 911

988.ca ↗Reviewed 2026-10-07
United Kingdom

Call Samaritans free on 116 123, any time.

Immediate danger or medical emergency: 999

samaritans.org ↗Reviewed 2026-10-07
Australia

Call Lifeline on 13 11 14, any time.

Immediate danger or medical emergency: 000

lifeline.org.au ↗Reviewed 2026-10-07

Somewhere else?

Find a Helpline lists free, confidential helplines in many countries. Open Find a Helpline ↗

Sources and review dates

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