List of suicide crisis lines

Suicide crisis lines can be found in many countries worldwide. Many are geared to a general audience while others are specific to a select demographic such as LGBT youth, Native American and Aboriginal Canadian youth. There have been studies in the United States^[1] and Australia^[2] which show that suicide crisis lines may help people who feel like killing or hurting themselves and may make them feel better. One of the first suicide crisis lines was the Samaritans, founded in the United Kingdom in 1953 by the Rev. Chad Varah, the then Rector of the former St. Stephen's Church in London. He decided to start a 'listening service' after reading a sermon at the grave of a 13-year-old girl who had committed suicide. She was in distress prior to her death and had no one to talk to.^[3]

Crisis lines by country

Country	Lines
Argentina	911 is the national emergency number in Argentina.
Armenia	112 and 911 are the national emergency numbers in Armenia.
Australia	000 is the national emergency number in Australia. Lifeline (https://www.lifeline.org.au/) is a 24-hour nationwide service that provides access to crisis support, suicide prevention and mental health support services.[4] It can be reached at 13 11 14. They also offer an online chat service. Kids Helpline (https://kidshelpline.com.au/) is a 24-hour nationwide service that provides access to crisis support, suicide prevention and counselling services for Australians aged 5–25. It can be reached at 1800 55 1800. In addition the Kids Helpline does also provide online chat services. Beyond Blue (https://www.beyondblue.org.au) provides nationwide information and support regarding anxiety, depression, and suicide. It has a helpline which can be reached by calling 1300 22 4636. The helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition, the organization also provides online chat from 15-24.
Austria	112 is the national emergency number in Austria. 142 is the number of Telefonseelsorge (http://www.telefonseelsorge.at/) in Austria. Free of charge, operating 24 hours a day. 147 is the number of Rat auf Draht (https://www.rataufdraht.at/), a crisis number especially for children, juveniles and their attachment figures. Free of charge, operating 24 hours a day.
The Bahamas	911 is the national emergency number in The Bahamas.
Bangladesh	999 is the national emergency number in Bangladesh. 199 is the national number for ambulance and fire. Kaan Pete Roi (http://shuni.org/) is an emotional support helpline in Bangladesh whose mission is to alleviate feelings of despair, isolation, distress, and suicidal feelings among members of the community, through confidential listening. The helpline is intended for suicide prevention and the promotion of mental health.[5]
Barbados	911 is the national emergency number in Barbados.
Belgium	112 is the national emergency number in Belgium. Stichting Zelfmoordlijn 1813 (https://www.zelfmoord1813.be) provides a 24/7 national suicide prevention phone line and a webchat everyday from 18:30 to 22:00 for Dutch language. Zelfmoordlijn 1813 hotline can be reached at . Zelfmoordlijn 1813 limited webchat can be found at https://www.zelfmoord1813.be/chat-met-zelfmoordlijn-1813. Stichting Centre de Prévention du Suicide (https://www.preventionsuicide.be/fr/) provides a 24/7 national suicide prevention phone line for French language. The Center for the Prevention of Suicide hotline can be reached at . The Center for the Prevention of Suicide website and Forum can be found at https://www.preventionsuicide.be/fr/j-ai-besoin-d-aide.html.
Bolivia	911 is the national emergency number in Bolivia.
Botswana	911 is the national emergency number in Botswana.
Brazil	188 is a national emergency number in Brazil. There's also an online chat with trained volunteers at https://www.cvv.org.br/
Bulgaria	112 is the national emergency number in Bulgaria.
Canada	911 is the national emergency number in Canada. Kids Help Phone (http://org.kidshelpphone.ca/) is a nationwide 24-hour, toll-free, confidential crisis line and counselling service available to Canadians under the age of twenty. Crisis Services Canada (http://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/) nation wide suicide prevention and support network.
China	110 is the national emergency number in mainland China. Beijing Suicide Research and Prevention Center (http://www.crisis.org.cn), a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Suicide Prevention, available 24/7 at 800-810-1117 (for landline callers) or 010-8295-1332 (for mobile and VoIP callers) Lifeline Shanghai (https://www.lifeline-shanghai.com/) available 10am to 10pm every day at 021-6279-8990 Shanghai Mental Health Center (http://www.smhc.org.cn) serves as a mental health clinic as well as teaching, researching and planning mental health prevention throughout China. They can be reached at 021-64387250. Shenzhen Mental Health Center (http://www.psyonline.com.cn/) free professional counseling available 24/7 at 0755-25629459 Guangzhou Crisis Research and Intervention Center (http://www.gzcrisis.com/) available 24/7 at 020-81899120 or 020-12320-5, online counseling is also available with QQ messenger at 1661042151 Mental Health Center of School of Medicine of Zhejiang University (http://www.hz7hospital.com/) available 24/7 at 0571-85029595
Croatia	112 is the national emergency number in Croatia.
Cyprus	112 and 199 are the national emergency numbers in Cyprus.
Czech Republic	112 is the national emergency number in the Czech Republic. Modrá linka (http://www.modralinka.cz/) is a line of trust not only for children and youth. They provide a phone support at +420608902410 from 9AM to 9PM and a chat.
Denmark	Livslinien (https://www.livslinien.dk) offers telephone support 11am-4am on 70 201 201, or online chat 112 is the national emergency number in Denmark.
Egypt	122 is the national emergency number in Egypt. 126 is the foreigners emergency number in Egypt.
Estonia	112 is the national emergency number in Estonia.
Finland	112 is the national emergency number in Finland.
France	112 is the national emergency number in France, 15 is the number for ambulances, 114 for all emergency services for deaf using FAX or SMS and 17 is for police.
Germany	112 is the national emergency number in Germany.
Ghana	999 is the national emergency number in Ghana.
Greece	1018 (http://suicide-help.gr) is the national emergency number in Greece, 166 is the number for ambulances, 199 for the fire department, 100 is for police.
Guyana	999 is the national emergency number in Guyana.
Hong Kong	999 is the national emergency number in Hong Kong. The Samaritans Hong Kong (https://samaritans.org.hk) is available 24/7 by calling 2896 0000. The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong is available 24/7 at 23892222.
Hungary	112 is the national emergency number for Hungary. 104 is the national number for ambulances and 107 is for police
India	112 is the national emergency number for India.
Indonesia	112 is the national emergency number for Indonesia.
Ireland	112 and 999 are the national emergency numbers in Ireland. Samaritans (http://www.samaritans.org/) is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in distress or at risk of suicide throughout Ireland.
Italy	112 is the national emergency number for Italy.
Jordan	911 is the national emergency number in Jordan.[6] 110 for Families & Children (https://www.jordanriver.jo/en/programs/protecting-children/110-families-children) The Helpline offers services in psychological support and consultation, as well as referrals. The initiative aims to alleviate the effect of risk factors children in vulnerable families are exposed to, including families facing challenges impairing their parenting, as well as abuse cases.[7]
Korea	112 and 119 are the national emergency numbers for police and ambulances in South Korea.
Luxembourg	112 is the national emergency number in Luxembourg.
Malaysia	999 is the national emergency number in Malaysia. Befrienders (http://www.befrienders.org.my) offers a 24/7, confidential hotline. Befrienders hotline can be reached at 03-79568144 or 03-79568145.
Mauritius	112 and 114 are the national emergency numbers for police and ambulances in Mauritius. Befrienders Mauritius (http://www.befrienders.org/directory?country=MU) offer a limited-hour crisis helpline for English and French speakers. Befrienders Maritius hotline can be reached at 800 93 93 +230 800 93 93 (available from 09:00 to 21:00 daily).
Mexico	911 is the national emergency number in Mexico.
Netherlands	112 is the national emergency number in the Netherlands. Stichting 113Online (https://www.113.nl/) provides a 24/7 national suicide prevention phone line and webchat. 113Online hotline can be reached at 0900 0113. 113Online Webchat can be found at https://www.113.nl/ik-denk-aan-zelfmoord/crisislijn.
Norway	112 and 113 is the national emergency numbers for police and ambulances in Norway
The Philippines	911 is the national emergency number in the Philippines.
Poland	112 is the national emergency number in Poland.
Portugal	112 is the national emergency number in Portugal.
Romania	112 is the national emergency number in Romania.
Russia	112 is the national emergency number in Russia.
South Africa	10111 and 10177 are the national emergency numbers for the police and ambulances in South Africa.
Slovenia	112 is the national emergency number in Slovenia.
Singapore	999 and 995 are the national emergency numbers for the police and ambulances in Singapore. The Samaritans of Singapore (https://sos.org.sg/) is the only 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline in Singapore, for anyone having difficulty coping during a crisis, who are thinking of suicide or affected by suicide."[8] The Institute of Mental Health (Singapore) also has a 24-hour Mental Health Helpline (https://www.imh.com.sg/contact-us/) if you are facing a mental health crisis or emergency."[9][10]
Sweden	112 is the national emergency number in Sweden.
Switzerland	112 is the national emergency number in Switzerland.
United Kingdom	999 and 112 is the national emergency number in the United Kingdom 111, Option 2, is the National Health Services' First Response Service for mental health crises and support. Samaritans (http://www.samaritans.org/) is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in distress or at risk of suicide throughout the United Kingdom.[11] They provide a 24/7, toll-free crisis line, as well as local branches. Samaritans Helpline can be reached at 116 123. Samaritans' previous hotline number, 08457 90 90 90, is no longer in use. Calling this line may result in charges for call forwarding. Campaign Against Living Miserably (https://www.thecalmzone.net/) is a registered charity[12] based in England. It was launched in March 2006 as a campaign aimed at bringing the suicide rate down among men aged 15–35.[13] It has a limited-hour phone and webchat options. CALM (Nationwide) can be reached at 58 58 58 0800 58 58 58 (available every day from 5PM to midnight). CALM (London) can be reached at 802 58 58 0808 802 58 58 (available every day from 5PM to midnight). CALM webchat can be found at https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/get-help/ (available every day from 5PM to midnight).
United States	911 is the national emergency number in the United States. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/) is a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.[14][15] It provides Spanish-speaking counselors, as well as options for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. It is only available in the United States.[16] A 24-hour an Online Chat in partnership with Contact USA[17] is also available. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at 1-800-273-8255. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (ESP) can be reached at 1-888-628-9454 The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Deaf & Hard of Hearing Options) can be reached at 1-800-799-4889 The Veterans Crisis Line (https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/) is a 24-hour, toll-free hotline that provides phone, webchat, and text options available to military veterans and their families. It provides options for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. The Veterans Crisis Line can be reached at 1-800-273-8255, Press 1. The Crisis Text Line (crisistextline.org) is the only 24/7, nationwide crisis-intervention text-message hotline.[18] The Crisis Text Line can be reached by texting HOME to 741-741. Samaritans USA (http://www.samaritansusa.org/) is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in distress or at risk of suicide throughout the United States.[9] The Trevor Project (http://www.thetrevorproject.org/) is a nationwide organization that provides a 24-hour phone hotline, as well as limited-hour webchat and text options, for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth.[19] The TrevorLifeline can be reached at 1-866-488-7386. TrevorChat can be found at https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/ (available 7 days a week from 3PM to 10PM ET). TrevorText can be reached by texting TREVOR to 1-202-304-1200 (available M-F from 3PM to 10PM ET). The Trans Lifeline (https://www.translifeline.org/) is a nonprofit organization that is created by and for the transgender community, providing crisis intervention hotlines, staffed by transgender individuals, available in the United States and Canada. The Trans Lifeline can be reached at 1-877-565-8860.

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