Crisis Resources
If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available right now. You are not alone.
24/7 Crisis Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/724/7 support for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis
Crisis Text Line
24/7Free, confidential text-based crisis support — no phone call required
Samaritans
24/7Free listening support for anyone struggling to cope
Lifeline Australia
24/7Crisis support and suicide prevention
Warning Signs of Crisis
If you notice these signs in yourself or someone else, please reach out. You do not have to be certain — it is always better to ask.
Additional Resources
Mental Health Support
SAMHSA National Helpline
Treatment referrals and information
1-800-662-4357
24/7, 365 days
NAMI Helpline
Support, education, and resources for mental illness
1-800-950-6264
Mon-Fri, 10am-10pm ET
Neurodivergent Support
Autism Society of America
Support for autistic individuals and families
1-800-328-8476
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm ET
National Autistic Society (UK)
Helpline for autistic people and their supporters
0808 800 4104
Mon-Thu, 10am-4pm
CHADD — ADHD Support
Information and community for people with ADHD
chadd.org
Online resources 24/7
ADHD UK
Peer-led support for adults and young people with ADHD
adhduk.co.uk
Online resources 24/7
Veterans
Veterans Crisis Line
Support for veterans, service members, and their families
988, then press 1
24/7
International Resources
Crisis support available in your country.
United Kingdom
Samaritans
116 123
Canada
Talk Suicide Canada
1-833-456-4566
Australia
Lifeline Australia
13 11 14
Ireland
Samaritans Ireland
116 123
New Zealand
Lifeline New Zealand
0800 543 354
South Africa
SADAG
0800 456 789
Ghana
MH Authority Ghana
0800 111 222
India
iCall
9152987821
Germany
Telefonseelsorge
0800 111 0 111
France
Prevention Suicide
3114
Brazil
CVV
188
Japan
Inochi no Denwa
0120 783 556
For a complete list of international crisis lines, visit findahelpline.com
How to Help Someone in Crisis
Do
- •Listen fully without advising or trying to fix
- •Take what they say seriously
- •Ask directly — Are you thinking about ending your life?
- •Stay with them physically or by phone
- •Help them connect with a crisis service
- •Follow up after the immediate moment passes
- •Take care of yourself too — this is hard
Avoid
- •Leave them alone if they may be in danger
- •Promise to keep what they share a secret
- •Argue with or dismiss their feelings
- •Minimise — You have so much to live for
- •Try to solve everything in one conversation
- •React with shock or visible judgment
- •Give up on them
You Are Not Alone
Whatever you are going through, there are people who want to help. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness.