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Mental Health Helplines

Are you or someone you know in crisis? View our helplines below, learn more about using helplines or use our handy search tool by clicking the button below.

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If you are in an emergency situation, please call one of the emergency numbers.

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United States Helplines

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Abuse and domestic violence
Addiction
ADHD
  • Contact an ADHD Specialist at CHADD: 866-200-8098
Alzheimer’s and dementia
Autism
B
Bullying
C
Caregiving
E
Eating disorders
L
LGBTQ+
M
Mental health
P
Parenting
S
Self-harm
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Teens
  • Teen Line for youth in need of support: 800-852-8336 or text TEEN to 839863
  • Boys Town crisis hotline for girls and boys: 800-448-3000 or text VOICE to 20121
  • Thursday’s Child National Helpline for teens and young adults: 800-USA-KIDS (800-872-5437)
  • National Runaway Safeline for runaway and homeless youth, teens in crisis, and concerned family/friends: 800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929)
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Veterans

UK Helplines

A
Abuse and domestic violence
Addiction
Alzheimer’s and dementia
Autism
B
Bullying
C
Caregiving
E
Eating disorders
G
Grief and loss
L
LGBTQ+
M
Mental health
P
Parenting
S
Self-harm
Sleep
T
Teens
V
Veterans

South Africa Helplines

A
Abuse and domestic violence
Addiction
ADHD
Alzheimer’s and dementia
Autism
B
Bullying
C
Caregiving
L
LGBTQ+
M
Mental health
P
Parenting
S
Self-harm
T
Teens

New Zealand Helplines

A
Abuse and domestic violence
Addiction
ADHD
Alzheimer’s and dementia
Autism
B
Bullying
  • Youthline: 0800 376 633 or text 234
  • Kidsline for young people up to 18: 0800 543 754 (0800 KIDSLINE)
  • What's Up counselling for children and teenagers: 0800 942 8787
C
Caregiving
E
Eating disorders
  • EDANZ for people with eating disorders and their families: 0800 2 EDANZ (0800 233 269) or in Auckland 09 522 2679
G
Grief and loss
  • Skylight for support through trauma, loss and grief: 0800 299 100
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LGBTQ+
M
Mental health
P
Parenting
S
Self-harm
T
Teens
  • Youthline: 0800 376 633 or text 234
  • Kidsline for young people up to 18: 0800 543 754 (0800 KIDSLINE)
  • What's Up counselling for children and teenagers: 0800 942 8787
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Veterans

Philippines Helplines

A
Abuse and domestic violence
Addiction
M
Mental health
T
Teens

Ireland Helplines

A
Abuse and domestic violence
Addiction
ADHD
Alzheimer’s and dementia
Autism
B
Bullying
C
Caregiving
E
Eating disorders
  • Bodywhys Eating Disorders Associations of Ireland: 01 2107906
G
Grief and loss
L
LGBTQ+
M
Mental health
  • Mental Health Ireland: 01 2841166
  • Aware Depression & Bipolar Disorder Support: Freephone 1800 80 48 48
  • Grow mental health support: 1890 474 474
  • Shine supporting people affected by mental ill health: 01 541 3715
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Parenting
  • Parentline national helpline: 1890 92 72 77 or 01 873 3500
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Self-harm
  • Pieta House therapeutic support to those who engage in self-harm: 1800 247 247
T
Teens
V
Veterans

Australia Helplines

A
Abuse and domestic violence
Addiction
ADHD
Alzheimer’s and dementia
Autism
B
Bullying
  • Kids Helpline for young people aged 5-25: 1800 55 1800
  • Headspace national youth mental health service: 1800 650 890
  • Beyond Blue for young people: 1300 22 4636
  • QLife LGBTQ+ support helpline: 1800 184 527
C
Caregiving
E
Eating disorders
G
Grief and loss
  • GriefLine counselling and support services: 1300 845 745
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LGBTQ+
  • QLife LGBTQ+ support helpline: 1800 184 527
  • Headspace national youth mental health service: 1800 650 890
M
Mental health
P
Parenting
S
Self-harm
T
Teens
V
Veterans

Canada Helplines

A
Abuse and domestic violence
Addiction
ADHD
Alzheimer’s and dementia
Autism
B
Bullying
  • BullyingCanada: 1-877-352-4497
  • Kids Help Phone 24/7 national support service for young people under 30: 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868
  • PFLAG LGBTQ+ peer-to-peer support: 1-888-530-6777
  • Information Children Parent Help Line for parents with children under 12: 778-782-3548
  •  Black Youth Helpline national helpline for Canadian youth and families: 416-285-9944 or 1-833-294-8650
C
Caregiving
E
Eating disorders
G
Grief and loss
L
LGBTQ+
M
Mental health
P
Parenting
S
Self-harm
T
Teens
  • Youthspace online crisis and emotional support chat service: text 778-783-0177
  • Black Youth Helpline national helpline for Canadian youth and families: 416-285-9944 or 1-833-294-8650
  • Kids Help Phone 24/7 national support service for young people under 30: 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868
  • Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453 (Canada and U.S.)
  • LGBT Youthline: 1-800-268-9688 or text 647-694-4275
  • Wellness Together Canada mental health and substance use support: 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741
  • Emergency: 911
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Veterans

India Helplines

A
Abuse and domestic violence
Addiction
Alzheimer’s and dementia
Autism
B
Bullying
C
Caregiving
G
Grief and loss
L
LGBTQ+
  • iCALL Helpline for professional, free and LGBTQ-friendly mental health counseling: 9152987821
  • Queerythm helpline for LGBTIQ community: +91 9747811406
  • Naz Foundation for Lesbian and Women Sexuality Support: +91 11 41325042 or +91 11 40793157/58
  • Or search LGBTQ India Helplines for regional numbers
M
Mental health
  • Mann Talks to speak with a trained mental health professional: +91-8686139139
  • AASRA 24/7 helpline and directory: 91-9820466726
  • Samaritans Mumbai helpline for those who are stressed, distressed, depressed, or suicidal: +91 84229 84528, +91 84229 84529, or +91 84229 84530
  • The MINDS Foundation for those experiencing mental health problems: 18005-477-200
  • Jeevan Aastha Helpline for mental health counseling: 1800 233 3330
  • Childline India for children, teens, and adults concerned about them: 1098
  • iCALL Helpline for professional and free mental health counseling: 9152987821
  • Voice that Cares Psychosocial First Aid (PSFA) Helpline: 8448-8448-45
  • KIRAN Ministry of Social Justice mental health helpline: 1800-599-0019
  • Vandrevala Foundation support for mental health: +1 256 666 2142 or +91 9999 666 555
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Parenting
  • Childline India for children, teens, and adults concerned about them: 1098
  • iCALL Helpline for professional and free mental health counseling: 9152987821
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Self-harm
  • Childline India for children, teens, and adults concerned about them: 1098
  • iCALL Helpline for professional and free mental health counseling: 9152987821
  • KIRAN Ministry of Social Justice mental health helpline: 1800-599-0019
  • Vandrevala Foundation support for mental health: +1 256 666 2142 or +91 9999 666 555
  • Mann Talks to speak with a trained mental health professional: +91-8686139139
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Teens
  • Childline India for children, teens, and adults concerned about them: 1098
  • KIRAN Ministry of Social Justice mental health helpline: 1800-599-0019
  • Vandrevala Foundation support for mental health: +1 256 666 2142 or +91 9999 666 555
  • Mann Talks to speak with a trained mental health professional: +91-8686139139
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Veterans

Emergency Numbers

United States
UK
South Africa
New Zealand
Philippines
Ireland
Australia
  • General emergency 000
  • Hearing/speech-impaired 106
Canada
India
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What to Expect When Calling a Helpline

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What is a helpline?
A helpline, hotline, or crisis line is a free telephone service offering support, comfort, and resources to those dealing with a mental or emotional health issue—or their loved ones. Many helplines offer different ways to connect with an operator—calling, texting, emailing, or messaging. The person answering your call is usually a trained volunteer who’s ready to listen, offer advice, suggest resources, or connect you to local services if you’re in need of immediate help. In many cases, helpline callers find that simply talking through their problems with someone sympathetic is enough to provide relief.
Are there costs involved?
Helplines do not charge for their services, and many use toll-free numbers. Calls from a mobile phone may incur regular phone or texting charges depending on your provider and phone plan.
What to expect during a helpline call
Your call experience will vary based on which helpline you call, why you’re calling, and the urgency of your situation. In general, here’s what to expect:
  • In many cases, the first voice you hear on the helpline may be an automated one. If the service is having a busy time, the automated message will tell you to stay on the line until a worker is available. In other cases, the message may offer you additional choices, such as the option to switch languages.
  • After the automated message, you’ll be connected to a trained volunteer or counselor. Counselors may have more professional mental health experience, but volunteers are also trained to provide support and comfort. Some helplines offer peer support, linking you to someone who has experienced a similar situation as the one you’re facing.
What to expect from a helpline worker
Whether you’re calling on behalf of yourself or a loved one, you can expect a helpline worker to listen patiently and sympathetically. They will likely ask questions to better understand your situation or to help you process your emotions. They won’t force you to disclose details you’re not comfortable sharing, judge you, tell you what to do, or prescribe remedies, like medication. However, some will offer advice and intervention ideas, direct you to other resources, or help you make an action plan for what to do next.