Organisations that can help
People you can talk to
If you need to talk to somebody now
We are not a crisis service, and we cannot answer at three in the morning. These people can.
United Kingdom
Samaritans, 116 123, free, at any hour, every day of the year, or jo@samaritans.org.
For a young person: Childline, 0800 1111, free and at any hour. Child Bereavement UK support children and young people who are grieving, on 0800 02 888 40, Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm, and they talk to the adults too.
In immediate danger, ring 999.
Ireland
Samaritans, 116 123, free, at any hour. Pieta, 1800 247 247, free, at any hour.
For a young person: Childline, 1800 66 66 66, free and at any hour.
In immediate danger, ring 112 or 999.
South Africa
The SADAG Suicide Crisis Helpline, 0800 567 567, free and at any hour.
For a young person: Childline South Africa, 116, free and at any hour.
In immediate danger, ring 10111, or 112 from a mobile.
United States
Call or text 988, at any hour.
In immediate danger, call 911.
Canada
Call or text 988, at any hour, in English or French.
For a young person: Kids Help Phone, 1-800-668-6868, free and at any hour.
In immediate danger, call 911.
Australia
Lifeline, 13 11 14, at any hour.
For a young person: Kids Helpline, 1800 55 1800, free and at any hour.
In immediate danger, call 000.
New Zealand
Call or text 1737, free and at any hour.
For a young person: Youthline, 0800 37 66 33, at any hour.
In immediate danger, call 111.
India
Tele MANAS, 14416, free and at any hour.
In immediate danger, call 112.
Anywhere else
findahelpline.com lists free support lines in most countries.