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If you’re in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, you’re not alone — and support is available right now.

If you’re in immediate danger

Call your local emergency number right now (for example, 911 in the US, 999 in the UK, 112 across the EU).

Crisis lines by country

  • Argentina: call 135 (Buenos Aires) or 0800 345 1435 — Centro de Asistencia al Suicida.
  • Australia: call 13 11 14 — Lifeline (24/7).
  • Belgium: call 1813 — Zelfmoordlijn 1813 (24/7).
  • Brazil: call 188 — CVV, Centro de Valorização da Vida (24/7).
  • Chile: call *4141 (24/7).
  • Denmark: call 70 201 201 — Livslinien.
  • Finland: call 09 2525 0111 — MIELI (24/7) · English 09 2525 0116.
  • France: call 3114 — Numéro national de prévention du suicide (24/7).
  • Germany: call 0800 111 0 111 — Telefonseelsorge (24/7). Austria 142 · Switzerland 143.
  • India: call 1800-599-0019 — KIRAN (24/7, 13 languages) · call 14416 — Tele-MANAS (24/7).
  • Italy: call 02 2327 2327 — Telefono Amico Italia; emergencies 112.
  • Japan: call 0120-279-338 — Yorisoi Hotline (24/7).
  • Mexico: call 800 911 2000 — Línea de la Vida (24/7).
  • Netherlands: call 0800-0113 — 113 Zelfmoordpreventie (24/7) · 113.
  • New Zealand: call or text 1737 (24/7) · Lifeline 0800 543 354.
  • Norway: call 116 123 — Mental Helse (24/7).
  • Portugal: call 808 24 24 24 — SNS 24.
  • Singapore: call 1771 — national mindline (24/7) · SOS 1767.
  • South Africa: call 0800 567 567 — SADAG.
  • South Korea: call 109 — suicide prevention hotline (24/7).
  • Spain: call 024 — Línea de atención a la conducta suicida (24/7).
  • Sweden: call 90 101 — Självmordslinjen (Mind).
  • UK & Ireland: call 116 123 — Samaritans (24/7); in the UK you can also text SHOUT to 85258.
  • US & Canada: call or text 988 — Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7).
  • Europe (any country): call 112 for emergencies.

Numbers can change, and many countries aren't listed here. If yours is missing, find a verified local line in seconds at findahelpline.com.

Anywhere in the world

Find a free helpline in your country here: findahelpline.com or befrienders.org. You can also tell someone you trust what you’re feeling, and ask them to stay with you.

If it’s not an emergency, but you’re struggling

Call your clinician or care team, or book the soonest appointment you can. If you have a crisis plan or a safety contact, now is the moment to use it. Getting through the next hour is enough — you don’t have to solve everything today.

If you’re not safe at home

The lines below are for violence or abuse at home — from a partner, a family member, anyone you live with. An illness can explain a behaviour; it never excuses it. You don’t have to have decided anything to call.

  • Argentina: call 144 — Línea 144 (24/7).
  • Australia: call 1800 737 732 — 1800RESPECT (24/7); or text 0458 737 732.
  • Belgium: call 1712 — Hulplijn 1712 (Dutch, weekdays) · call 0800 30 030 — Écoute Violences Conjugales (French).
  • Brazil: call 180 — Ligue 180, Central de Atendimento à Mulher (24/7).
  • Chile: call 1455 — Fono Orientación, SernamEG (24/7).
  • Denmark: call 1888 — Lev Uden Vold (24/7).
  • Finland: call 116 016 — Nollalinja (24/7); the old number 080 005 005 still works.
  • France: call 3919 — Violences Femmes Info (24/7); the call doesn’t show on your phone bill.
  • Germany: call 116 016 — Hilfetelefon Gewalt gegen Frauen (24/7). Austria 0800 222 555 · Switzerland 142.
  • India: call 181 — Women Helpline (24/7).
  • Italy: call 1522 — numero antiviolenza e stalking (24/7).
  • Japan: call 0120-279-889 — DV相談＋ (24/7).
  • Mexico: call 079, option 1 — Línea de las Mujeres (24/7).
  • Netherlands: call 0800-2000 — Veilig Thuis (24/7).
  • New Zealand: call 0800 456 450 — Are You OK (24/7) · Women’s Refuge 0800 733 843.
  • Norway: call 116 006 — VO-linjen (24/7).
  • Portugal: call 800 202 148 — Linha de Informação às Vítimas de Violência Doméstica (24/7); or text 3060.
  • Singapore: call 1800-777-0000 — National Anti-Violence and Sexual Harassment Helpline (24/7).
  • South Africa: call 0800 428 428 — GBV Command Centre (24/7).
  • South Korea: call 1366 — 여성긴급전화 1366 (24/7).
  • Spain: call 016 (24/7) — the call doesn’t show on your phone bill · WhatsApp 600 000 016.
  • Sweden: call 116 016 — Kvinnofridslinjen (24/7); the old number 020-50 50 50 still works.
  • UK & Ireland: UK 0808 2000 247 — National Domestic Abuse Helpline (24/7) · Ireland 1800 341 900 — Women’s Aid (24/7).
  • US & Canada: US, call 1-800-799-7233 — National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7), or text START to 88788. In Canada, find your nearest shelter at sheltersafe.ca.
  • Europe (any country): call 112 for emergencies.

Numbers can change, and many countries aren’t listed here. If yours is missing, the NO MORE Global Directory lists services in more than 190 countries. If you’re in immediate danger, call your local emergency number first.

Bipolar Clarity is educational content and cannot provide emergency help or personal medical advice. Please use the resources above for urgent support.