Mental Health Resources
We believe that we all have ups and downs.
If you or anyone you know are in a crisis or may be in danger, please use the following resources to get immediate help. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call one of the numbers below for your region.
We are continuing to compile a free list of mental health and wellness resources worldwide. Please email us at info@wirthfoundation.org, if you know of a resource we should include here, or if any of the information below is incorrect and/or out of date. If your country is not listed below and you’re experiencing a mental health emergency please call your local emergency number.
North America
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 911.
• Call 1-833-456-4566
• Anyone suicidal
• Your call will be answered by a highly trained suicide prevention responder
• Call 1-844-437-3247
• Anyone in need
• Your immediate needs will be attended, and may follow by a comprehensive assessment
• Text HOME to 686868
• Anyone in crisis
• You will be connected to a trained crisis counsellor
• Call 877-330-6366
• Transgender people in need
• A crisis hotline for transgender people by transgender people
• Call 1-855-242-3310
• All Indigenous people in need
• Immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada
• Phone and chat counselling available in English and French. On request, phone counselling is also available in Cree, Ojibway, Inuktitut
Wellness Together Canada 24 hour Counselling
• Call: 1-866-585-0445
• Anyone who needs to talk to a professional counsellor right away
• Available 24/7 at no charge
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 911. If you want to look for more local or regional resources on private and public health and human service agencies, you could call 211.
CRISIS Text Line
• Text HOME to 741741
• Anyone in a crisis
• It usually takes less than 5 minutes to connect you with a live, trained Crisis Counsellor who will receive the text and responds
• Text HOME to 741741
• Anyone suicidal
• It is a live online network that uses instant messaging to respond to people in crisis or intense emotional pain
• Volunteers are professionally supervised and trained in crisis prevention
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
• Call 1-800-273-8255
• Anyone suicidal
• Inclusive service for Spanish speaking, deaf and hard of hearing people
• Lifeline also has over 170 local crisis centers, combining custom local care and resources
• Call 1-800-662-4357
• Anyone facing mental or substance use disorders
• Available in English and Spanish
• Provides treatment referral and information service
National Domestic Violence Hotline
• Call 1-800-799-7233
• Anyone facing abuse
• Advocates will discuss your situation and help create a personalized safety plan that is right for you.
• Call 1-855-838-8255
• Any veterans and related personnels
• You will be connected to a peer who is a veteran or a member of the military community
• You will remain connected and engaged after your initial contact, for as long as it takes, until the issue is resolved.
• Call 888-457-4838
• Anyone facing military-specific issues
• Staffed by veterans and others trained in military culture
• You can also text MIL1 to 839863, the Military Helpline, any time between 8am-11pm PST daily
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 911
Bahamas Crisis Centre
• Call (242) 328-0922
• Free counselling and services for those who are experiencing any form of abuse, relationship or behavioural issues
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 911
SAPTEL
• Call (55) 5259 8121
• Virtual library with mental health resources and training courses available
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 911
Suicide Hotline
• Call 506 253 5439
If you are in crisis and need emergency medical assistance, please call 195
Telephone of Hope of Honduras
• Call 150
• Monday to Saturday 8am to 8pm
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 110.
RISE Life Management Services – Telephone Lifeline
• Call (888) 991 4146
• 24/7 confidential telephone counselling services which offer referrals and information too
Europe
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 112
SOS Kinderdorf
• Call 147
• Psychological advice and support for children, adolescents, and their caregivers
If you are in crisis and need emergency medical assistance, please call 103
National Hotline for Survivors of Domestic Violence
* Call 8-801-100-8-801
•Every day from 8 am to 8 pm
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 112
COMMUNITY HELP SERVICE
• Call 02 648 40 14
• Therapists can speak English and other languages
• It provides appointment-only mental health service in centre
CENTRE DE PREVENTION DU SUICIDE
• Call 0800 32 123
• One-off immediate help with anonymity and secrecy
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 911.
PLAVI TELEFON BLUE PHONE
• Call 01 4833 888
• Every day from 9am-9pm
If you are in crisis and need emergency medical assistance, please call 112
MODRA LINKA
• Call 608 902 410
• You can skype, write and message them too
• It also operates a personal counselling centre
If you are in crisis and need emergency medical assistance, please call 112
LIVSLINIEN
• Call 70 201 201
• You can call to talk about suicide and suicidal thoughts
If you are in crisis and need emergency medical assistance, please call 112
ELULIIN
• Call 655 8088 for Estonian; 655 5688 for Russian
• Available from 7pm-7am
If you are in crisis and need emergency medical assistance, please call 112
MIELI
• Call 09 2525 0111
• Available in Swedish at 09 2525 0112; Arabic and English at 09 2525 0113
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 112.
SOS HELP
• Call 01 46 21 46 46
• Available 1500-2300 daily
• English speaking for people in difficult time
SUICIDE ÉCOUTE
• Call 01 45 39 40 00
• Anyone feel suicidal in French speaking
• It offers apolitical, confessional, and anonymous listening
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 112
TELEFONSEELSORGE
• Call 0800/111 0 111 , 0800/111 0 222 or 116 123
• Anyone in need 24/7 free of charge
If you are in crisis and need emergency medical assistance, please call 112
Klimaka-Suicide Prevention helpline
• Call 1018
• Calls are answered by specially trained mental health professionals
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 112
ICLANDIC RED CROSS
• Call 1717
• You can receive psychological support, counselling, listening and information about the resources available in Icelandic society
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 999 or 112.
PIETA
• Call 1800 247 247
• Qualified and experienced therapists will answer your call and provide further information about their services
• It also provides up to 12 free counselling sessions with a therapist to help work through suicidal thoughts
CHILDLINE
• Call 1800 66 66 66 or Text 50101
• You do not have to have a problem to talk to Childline
• They try to empower, support, and protect young people every day
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 112
SAMARITANS ODV
• Call 800 86 00 22 (Italian & English)
• Toll-free from landline phone
• Give emotional support to people who are in crisis, lonely, depressed, and suicidal
If you are in crisis and need emergency medical assistance, please call 112
SKALBES
• Call +371 6 7222922
If you are in crisis and need emergency medical assistance, please call 112
VILTOES IINIJA
• Call 116 123
• Supported by professional consultants and volunteers through phone and letters
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 112.
SOS DÉTRESSE
• Call 454545
• unday to Thursday from 11am -11pm; Friday & Saturday 11am-3am
• Luxembourgish, French and German are available on phone
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 112
Supportline
• Call 179
• National hotline offers support, information about local social welfare services and referral services
If you are in crisis and need emergency ambulance assistance, please call 113
KIRKENS SOS
• Call 22 40 00 40
• Country’s largest 24-hour crisis service by telephone and internet
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 112
OLSZTYN HELPLINE - ANONYMOUS FRIEND
• Call 19288
• Can provide specialized information for further help
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 112
VOZ DE APOIO
• Call 225 50 60 70
• Every day 9pm -12am (mainland Portugal & Madeira) ; 8pm -11pm (Azores time)
• Email SOS@VOZDEAPOIO.PT which support Portuguese, French and English
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 112
THE ROMANIAN SUICIDE PREVENTION ALLIANCE
• Call 0800 801 200
• Every day from 1900-0700
If you are in crisis and need emergency medical assistance, please call 112
PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH LINE
• Call 8 (800) 333-44-34
• Calls are free throughout Russia for psychological assistance
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 112.
LINKA DETSKEJ ISTOTY
• Call 116 000
• Services available for children, youth, parents and adults who need help
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 112
SAMARITANS IN SPAIN
• Call 900 525 100
• The main office, drop-in centre and charity shop are based in Punta Marina Commercial Centre on the Costa Blanca
Suicide Hotline
• Call 914590050
• National suicide and crisis hotline
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 112.
THE SUICIDE LINE
• Call 90101
• Trained volunteer aged over 23 with different backgrounds
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 999 or 112.
SAMARITANS
• Call 116 123
• Anyone in crisis
• Trained volunteer will answer your call, and you can also write them email or letter
• Also available in Ireland, Scotland and Wales
SHOUT
• Text SHOUT to 85258
• Anyone in crisis
• A trained volunteer will connect with you around 5 minutes after texting
• Available in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
If you are in crisis and need emergency medical assistance, please call 112
LIFELINE UKRAINE
• Call 7333
• A national, professional line on suicide prevention and mental health support
Africa
If you are in crisis and need emergency police assistance, please call 1548
Suicide Hotline Algeria
• Call 0021 3983 2000 58
If you are in crisis and need emergency medical assistance, please call 122
Befrienders Cairo
• Call +20 7622381
• Available in English and Arabic
If you are in crisis and need emergency police assistance, please call 999
Lifeline Ghana
• Call 233 244 846 701
If you are in crisis and need emergency medical assistance, please call 999
BEFRIENDERS KENYA
• Call +254 722 178 177
• Provide free online and face to face counselling services
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 999
CHILD HELPLINE MAURITIUS
• Call 214 2451
• Trained counsellors provide one-to-one phone counselling
If you are in crisis and need emergency medical assistance, please call 10177
CHAIFM HELPLINE
• Call 0800 24 24 36
• You can also WhatsApp at 076 957 2060
If you are in crisis and need emergency medical assistance, please call 150
SOURIRE DE REDA (BEFRIENDERS CASABLANCA)
• Online chat at STOP SILENCE
• Support French, Arabic and English
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 112
Nigeria Suicide Hotline
• Call (234) 8062 106 493
If you are in crisis and need emergency medical assistance, please call 999
Harare Samaritans
• Call 080 12 333 333
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 911.
Lifeline Liberia
- Call 6534308
- Monday - Saturday 9am-5pm
Asia
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 112/911
Trust Social Work and Sociological Research Centre
• Call (2) 538194 or (2) 538197
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 999
If you are in crisis and need emergency medical assistance, please call 120
Hope Line
• Call 400 161 9995
• A resourceful webpage with a lot of other mental health resources
If you are in crisis and need emergency medical assistance, please call 999
The Samaritans
• Call 2896 000
• Volunteers can use English, Cantonese and other languages
If you are in crisis and need emergency medical assistance, please call 119
Tell
• Call 03-5774-0992 9am-11pm every day
• Provide counselling services and community programs
• English-speaking resources and support
If you are in crisis and need emergency medical assistance, please call 1339
Lifeline Korea
• Call 1588 9191
• Trained volunteers will listen to various issues, and provide information
If you are in crisis and need emergency medical assistance, please call 995 for fire & ambulance
Samaritans of Singapore
• Call 1800 221 4444
• Trained volunteers provide emotional support through calls, Facebook messages, and emails
If you are in crisis and need emergency medical assistance, please call 110/119
安心專線
• Call 1925
• National mental health support hotline
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 911
SAMARITANS
• Call 02 713 67 93 at 12:00-22:00
• Trained volunteer with various religions and backgrounds aged over 20 years old
If you are in crisis and need emergency medical assistance, please call 112
Lifeline Foundation
• Call +91 3340447437
• Every day 10am to 10pm
If you are in crisis and need emergency medical assistance, please call 101.
Eran
• Call 1201
• Online chat, forum, mail and SMS are also available
If you are in crisis and need emergency medical assistance, please call 103
Mongolia Mental Health Hotline
• Call (+976) 1800 2000
• Mental health specialists provide consultation on diagnosis of various mental health disorders
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 119
Sri Lanka Sumithrayo
• Call +94 11 2 682535
• Provide emotional support to those going through difficult times in life
• There are 10 centers provide emotional support with different opening hours
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 999
Befrienders Kuala Lumpur
• Call 03-76272929
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 100.
Mental Health Helpline Nepal
• Call 1660 013 3666 from 8am -8pm
Oceania
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 000 or 112.
Lifeline
• Call 13 11 14
• Anyone in distress
• Confidential one-to-one support with a trained Lifeline telephone crisis supporter to work with you to explore options for support
Suicide Call Back Service
• Call 1300 659 467
• Anyone affected by suicide
• National telehealth provider
• Phone and online counselling provided by qualified professional counsellors, social workers, or psychologists
1800RESPECT
• Call 1800 737 732
• Anyone affected by suicide
• Trained counsellor to provide counselling, information, and referral service in sexual assault, domestic, and family violence related issues
MensLine Australia
• Call 1300 78 99 78
• Men with family or relationship issue
• Qualified counsellors specialize in family and relationship issues
• Free online chat and video counselling service available
BIRTHLINE
• Call 1300 655 156 OR 08 8331 1223
• Women with confirmed pregnancy or just need to talk
• Trained hotline counsellors will answer your call
• They also provide face-to-face counselling, pregnancy counselling and post-abortion counselling
Kids Help Line
• Call 1800 55 1800
• Aged 5-25
• You can choose the gender of the counsellor and talk to the same counsellor when you call back
• You can also reach out to them via email and WebChat
If you are in crisis and need emergency medical assistance, please call 911
Lifeline Fiji
• Call 132 454
• It also provides text messaging, online, face to face counselling and outreach services
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 111(NZ) or 999 or 998 (Cook Islands).
Lifeline
• Call 0800 543 354 OR Text HELP to 4357
• Anyone in need
• Calls and text messages are answered by qualified counsellors and well-trained volunteers
Lifeline Suicide Crisis Helpline
• Call 0800 543 354
• Anyone feels suicidal
• Nationwide service operated by counsellors who have undergone advanced suicide prevention training
Depression.org.nz
• Call 0800 111 757 OR Text 4202
• Anyone feels anxious or depressed
• Inclusive wellbeing information for Māori and Pasifika
Anxiety NZ
• Call 0800 269 4389
• Anyone experiences anxiety
• Provides support and help around understanding anxiety and peoples’ experiences
• Trained volunteers take you through practical strategies and relaxation
Kidsline
• Call 0800 54 37 54
• Anyone aged below 18
• Between 4pm to 9pm, call will be answered by a Kidsline Buddy who are specially trained year 12-13 students
Youthline
• Call 0800 37 66 33 OR Text 234
• Any young persons or anyone who is supporting a young person is welcome
• The call will be answered by a counsellor from the center nearest to your location
South America
If you are in crisis and need emergency medical assistance, please call 107.
Suicide Assistance Center
• Call 135 from Capital and Greater Buenos
• Call (011) 5275 1135 from all over the country
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 190
CVV
• Call 188
• Email and online chat are also available
If you are in crisis and need emergency assistance, please call 133
Teléfono de la esperanza
• Call 717 003 717
• Calls are answered by volunteers specialized in listening to people's problems
If you are in crisis and need emergency medical assistance, please call 165
Teléfono de la esperanza
• Call 717 003 717
• Attended by volunteers specialized in listening
If you are in crisis and need emergency medical assistance, please call 106
Cuba Suicide Hotline
• Call 532 348 14 49
• It offers support to people in Cuba who are in distress or at risk of suicide