Crisis & Emergency Resources
If you're in danger right now, please use one of the resources below or call 911 (US) / your local emergency number.
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United States
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988. 24/7, free, confidential.
- Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741.
- Veterans Crisis Line — call 988 then press 1, or text 838255.
- Trans Lifeline — 1-877-565-8860, peer support by and for trans people.
- SAMHSA Helpline — 1-800-662-4357, treatment referrals for mental health and substance use.
Canada
- 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline — call or text 988.
- Kids Help Phone — 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868.
United Kingdom & Ireland
- Samaritans — 116 123, 24/7.
- Shout — text SHOUT to 85258 (UK).
- Pieta (Ireland) — 1800 247 247.
Global
- Find a Helpline — findahelpline.com lists verified crisis lines in 130+ countries.
- International Association for Suicide Prevention — iasp.info crisis center directory.
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