988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call • Text • Chat - 24/7
Call or text 988, the main national crisis line for mental health, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. Spanish line available.
Crisis Helplines
We built Renée because we believe no one should have to sit alone with the heaviest things. But there are moments that need more than an AI therapy, moments that need a human voice, right now. If you're struggling with thoughts of self-harm, feeling like you can't go on, or simply need someone to hold space with you through the dark, the people on these lines are there for that.
United States
Covering mental health, self-harm, suicide, for every background and identity.
Crisis Text Line
Text - 24/7
Text HOME to 741741, free, 24/7 support via text from trained crisis counselors. Works from any phone, no data needed.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Call • Text - 24/7
Free, confidential, 24/7 referral and information service for mental health and substance use disorders. Available in English and Spanish.
Veterans Crisis Line
Call • Text • Chat - 24/7
Dedicated support for veterans, service members, and their families, responders who understand military experience.
Trevor Project
Call • Text • Chat - 24/7
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people under 25. TrevorChat and TrevorText also available.
Teen Line
Call • Text - 6 to 10PM PST
Peer support for teenagers, staffed by trained teen counselors. For youth who feel more comfortable talking to someone their own age.
Native & Strong Lifeline
Call - 24/7
Crisis support specifically for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, with culturally grounded care.
Trans Lifeline
Call - Hours vary
Peer support hotline run by and for trans people, staffed by trans operators. Anti-outing policy, no non-consensual calls to police.
To Write Love on Her Arms
Online Community
Nonprofit focused on self-injury, depression, addiction, and suicide, connects people to treatment and recovery resources.
IMAlive Online Crisis Network
Chat - 24/7
Live online crisis chat staffed by trained volunteers, for people who prefer typing to talking.
Disaster Distress Helpline
Call • Text - 24/7
Crisis counselling for people experiencing emotional distress from natural or human-caused disasters. 100+ languages available.
Canada
National and provincial lines, in English, French, and Indigenous languages.
Talk Suicide Canada
Call • Text - 24/7
National crisis support line for anyone in distress. Text available 4pm–midnight ET. Quebec residents call a dedicated line.
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Call • Text - 24/7
Canada's three-digit crisis line, call or text from anywhere in the country. Free, 24/7 in English and French.
Kids Help Phone
Call • Text • Chat - 24/7
Canada's only 24/7 e-mental health service for youth, free, multilingual, confidential. Call, text, or chat. Ages up to 29.
Hope for Wellness Helpline
Call • Chat - 24/7
Free 24/7 counselling and crisis intervention for all Indigenous peoples across Canada. Online chat also available.
ConnexOntario
Call • Chat - 24/7
Mental health, addiction, and problem gambling services directory and live support for Ontario residents.
Trans Lifeline Canada
Call
Peer support hotline run by and for trans people, same anti-outing policy as the US line. Free, confidential.
Good2Talk
Call • Text - 24/7
Free, confidential helpline for post-secondary students in Ontario and Nova Scotia, professional counselling.
BC Suicide Prevention Line
Call - 24/7
Confidential support for people in crisis, suicidal thoughts, or self-harm, also for those worried about someone else in BC.
BC Mental Health Support Line
Call - 24/7
Immediate mental health support or referral for BC residents, no area code needed, available any time of day.
KUU-US Crisis Line (BC)
Call - 24/7
24-hour crisis and counselling for First Nations Elders, adults, youth, and children throughout British Columbia.
Crisis Text Line (Canada)
Text - 24/7
Text HOME to 686868, available across Canada, same service as the US line, free and confidential.
Tel-Aide Québec
Call - 24/7
Emotional support and listening for Québec residents. Anonymous, free, available around the clock.
International
Support in 30+ countries, plus global directories if your region isn't listed.
Samaritans (UK & Ireland)
Call - 24/7
24/7 emotional support, free from any phone.
Lifeline Australia
Call • Text • Chat - 24/7
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.
Lifeline New Zealand
Call • Text - 24/7
Crisis support and suicide prevention.
Telefonseelsorge (Germany)
Call • Text - 24/7
Free anonymous crisis line, 24/7.
Numéro National Prévention Suicide
Call • Text - 24/7
France's national suicide prevention line.
iCall (India)
Call
Psychosocial helpline by TISS
Befrienders Worldwide
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Crisis centre directory for 30+ countries.
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Verified crisis lines in 175+ countries