Get help
Help and support
Urgent
Are you in danger right now?
If you are thinking about harming yourself, or you are in immediate danger, do not wait. Call your local emergency number — 112 in the EU, 999 in the UK, 911 in the US — or go to the nearest emergency room.
Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. You do not need to have everything figured out before you reach out. Below are places that listen.
Where to find help
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US)
Free, confidential support 24/7 across the United States. Call or text 988 when things feel too heavy.
988 - Samaritans (UK & Ireland)
A volunteer listens, free and around the clock, whatever you are going through. Call 116 123 from any phone.
116 123 - Find A Helpline
A vetted global directory of free helplines in 130+ countries — find one that speaks your language, by phone, chat or text.
- Your own doctor
A general practitioner can refer you to a psychologist or therapist, and it is a safe place to say the words out loud for the first time.
This page is not professional advice and cannot replace treatment. Contact details change, so always check the organisation’s own site.
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