{"id":307,"date":"2026-09-07T14:00:18","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T14:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/millys-cafe.com\/chill\/?p=307"},"modified":"2026-09-07T13:10:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T13:10:24","slug":"national-crisis-and-mental-health-hotlines-in-the-united-states-and-around-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/millys-cafe.com\/chill\/national-crisis-and-mental-health-hotlines-in-the-united-states-and-around-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"National Crisis and Mental Health Hotlines in the United States and Around the World"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you or someone you know may hurt themselves, is in immediate danger, or cannot stay safe, call emergency services now. In the United States, call or text 988<\/strong> for free, confidential, 24\/7 crisis support; call 911<\/strong> for an immediate, life-threatening emergency.[cdc<\/a>][usa<\/a>]<\/p>\n

A person does not need to be suicidal to contact a crisis line. People may call because they feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, unsafe, isolated, or worried about a child, friend, family member, or student.<\/p>\n

United States Hotlines<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Need<\/th>\nPhone or text<\/th>\nWhat it offers<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Suicide, emotional distress, or mental-health crisis<\/td>\nCall or text 988<\/strong><\/td>\nFree, confidential, 24\/7 support from trained crisis counselors. Online chat is available at 988lifeline.org<\/a>. Spanish-language support is available by calling 988 and pressing 2 or texting AYUDA<\/strong> to 988. [cdc<\/a>][dbhids<\/a>]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Immediate physical danger<\/td>\n911<\/strong><\/td>\nPolice, fire, or emergency medical assistance. Use 911 when there is an immediate, life-threatening emergency. [usa<\/a>][helpandhopewv<\/a>]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Crisis text support<\/td>\nText HOME to 741741<\/strong><\/td>\nConnects by text with a trained crisis counselor through Crisis Text Line.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Children experiencing abuse or needing protection<\/td>\n1-800-422-4453<\/strong><\/td>\nChildhelp National Child Abuse Hotline; call or text for support, crisis intervention, and information about child abuse.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LGBTQ+ young people<\/td>\nCall 988, or text LGBTQ to 988<\/strong><\/td>\nCrisis support for LGBTQ+ people and anyone experiencing emotional distress.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LGBTQ+ youth and young adults<\/td>\nText START to 678678<\/strong><\/td>\nThe Trevor Project\u2019s crisis text support for LGBTQ+ young people. Visit thetrevorproject.org<\/a> for current phone, chat, and text options.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Veterans, service members, and their loved ones<\/td>\nCall 988, then press 1; text 838255<\/strong><\/td>\nVeterans Crisis Line support is available 24\/7, including for people concerned about a veteran. [prainc<\/a>]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mental-health and substance-use treatment information<\/td>\n1-800-662-HELP (4357)<\/strong><\/td>\nSAMHSA\u2019s National Helpline provides treatment referrals and information. The service also accepts a ZIP code by text at 435748<\/strong>. [cdc<\/a>][usa<\/a>]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Older adults or anyone feeling lonely<\/td>\nCall or text 988<\/strong><\/td>\n988 can also be used when someone needs to talk or is concerned about another person\u2014not only during suicidal emergencies. [dbhids<\/a>]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

For parents, teachers, and friends<\/h3>\n

You can call or text 988 if you are worried about someone else. A caller can explain what is happening, ask how to support the person, and receive guidance about next steps. If possible, stay with the person, remove immediate access to weapons or medications, and avoid leaving them alone while waiting for emergency help.<\/p>\n

International Crisis Resources<\/h2>\n

The countries below include several of the world\u2019s largest and youngest populations. Because hotline coverage and operating hours can change, readers should confirm the number through the linked service before publication or whenever possible. International callers should generally use the emergency number in the country where the person is physically located.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Country<\/th>\nMental-health or crisis support<\/th>\nChild and youth support<\/th>\nEmergency<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Canada<\/strong><\/td>\nCall or text 9-8-8<\/strong> for suicide prevention and crisis support, 24\/7. [canada<\/a>]<\/td>\nKids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868<\/strong> or text CONNECT to 686868<\/strong> for Canadians ages 5\u201329. [canada<\/a>]<\/td>\n911<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
India<\/strong><\/td>\nTele-MANAS: 14416<\/strong> or 1-800-891-4416<\/strong> for free, multilingual, 24\/7 mental-health support. [findahelpline<\/a>][depwd.gov<\/a>]<\/td>\nChild Helpline: 1098<\/strong> for children in distress or at risk. [depwd.gov<\/a>]<\/td>\n112<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
China<\/strong><\/td>\nNational Mental Health Assistance Hotline: 12356<\/strong>. Local availability and language options should be confirmed. [news.cgtn<\/a>][keepcalm<\/a>]<\/td>\nContact local child-protection or youth services; verify current options through Find A Helpline<\/a>.<\/td>\n120<\/strong> ambulance; 110<\/strong> police; 119<\/strong> fire. [keepcalm<\/a>]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Indonesia<\/strong><\/td>\nLISA Helpline: +62 811 3855 472<\/strong> by WhatsApp; verify current hours and language availability. [keepcalm<\/a>]<\/td>\nCheck Find A Helpline<\/a> for youth-specific services.<\/td>\n112<\/strong> where available. [keepcalm<\/a>]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pakistan<\/strong><\/td>\nUse Find A Helpline<\/a> to locate a currently operating suicide, mental-health, or child helpline.<\/td>\nChild-protection and youth services vary by region; verify locally before relying on a number.<\/td>\nContact local emergency services or police.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nigeria<\/strong><\/td>\nUse Find A Helpline<\/a> to identify available crisis and youth services.<\/td>\nChild and adolescent support may vary by state and provider.<\/td>\n112<\/strong> is used as a national emergency number in many circumstances; confirm local access.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brazil<\/strong><\/td>\nCVV emotional support: 188<\/strong>. Visit cvv.org.br<\/a> for additional support options.<\/td>\nUse Find A Helpline<\/a> for youth and child services.<\/td>\n192<\/strong> ambulance; 190<\/strong> police; 193<\/strong> fire.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bangladesh<\/strong><\/td>\nVent by Mindspace: 09678-678-778<\/strong>; verify hours and availability before publication. [keepcalm<\/a>]<\/td>\nYouth and child options are listed through Find A Helpline<\/a>.<\/td>\n999<\/strong> national emergency service. [keepcalm<\/a>]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mexico<\/strong><\/td>\nL\u00ednea de la Vida: 800 911 2000<\/strong>; verify current service availability at the Mexican government\u2019s L\u00ednea de la Vida<\/a>.<\/td>\nUse Find A Helpline<\/a> for child and youth-specific support.<\/td>\n911<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Japan<\/strong><\/td>\nUse Find A Helpline<\/a> for current suicide-prevention and youth services, including language-specific options.<\/td>\nChild and youth resources vary by prefecture.<\/td>\n119<\/strong> ambulance\/fire; 110<\/strong> police.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vietnam<\/strong><\/td>\nNational Child Protection Hotline: 111<\/strong>. Other mental-health services can be found through Find A Helpline<\/a>. [keepcalm<\/a>]<\/td>\n111<\/strong> for child protection. [keepcalm<\/a>]<\/td>\n115<\/strong> ambulance; 113<\/strong> police; 114<\/strong> fire. [keepcalm<\/a>]<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

This is a practical starting list rather than a complete directory. Child Helpline International reports that its network includes more than 150 child helplines across over 130 countries and territories. Readers outside the countries listed here can search Find A Helpline<\/a>, Befrienders Worldwide<\/a>, or Child Helpline International\u2019s directory.[childhelplineinternational<\/a>][childhelplineinternational<\/a>]<\/p>\n

When to Call Emergency Services<\/h2>\n

Call emergency services immediately if someone:<\/p>\n