Crisis Resources: Sharing Lifelines and Support Systems
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2025 4:16 am
What resources or hotlines have been lifesaving for you or someone you know? Let's compile a list of trusted support systems for those in crisis.
International Crisis Lines for Mental Health:
• United States
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255
• Website: suicidepreventionlifeline.org
(Available 24 hours, 7 days a week)
• United Kingdom
• Samaritans: 116 123
• Website: samaritans.org
(Available 24/7 for anyone in distress)
• Canada
• Crisis Services Canada: 1.833.456.4566 (toll-free) or text 45645
• Website: crisisservicescanada.ca
(Available 24/7)
• Australia
• Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14
• Website: lifeline.org.au
(Available 24 hours, 7 days a week)
• Ireland
• Samaritans Ireland: 116 123
• Website: samaritans.ie
(Available 24/7)
• New Zealand
• Lifeline New Zealand: 0800 543 354
• Website: lifeline.org.nz
(Available 24/7)
• India
• iCALL: 022-25521111 (Mumbai-based helpline) or 9152987821
• Website: icallhelpline.org
(Hours may vary, check website for details)
• South Africa
• Suicide Crisis Helpline South Africa: 0800 567 567
• Website: lifeline.co.za
(Available during business hours; additional resources may be found online)
• Germany
• Telefonseelsorge (Crisis Hotline): 0800 111 0 111 or 0800 111 0 222
• Website: telefonseelsorge.de
(Available 24/7)
• Worldwide Resource
• Befrienders Worldwide – A comprehensive directory of crisis helplines by country
• Website: befrienders.org
Note: If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call your local emergency services immediately.