Last Update: February 1, 2025
Immediate Assistance Guidelines
If you are experiencing a crisis or facing an emergency, please follow these steps immediately to ensure your safety:
When Facing Suicidal Thoughts or Self-Harm
- Critical Action:
If you feel suicidal or believe you might harm yourself or others, immediately call your local emergency services (for example, 911 in the United States or the equivalent number in your country).
In Case of a Medical Emergency
- Urgent Medical Care:
If you suspect you are suffering from a medical emergency, dial your local emergency number (such as 911 in the United States) without delay to receive prompt assistance.
If You Feel Threatened or in Danger
- Immediate Protection:
If you feel at risk or sense that someone else might be in danger, contact your local law enforcement or appropriate emergency services right away.
Resources and Support
United States Hotline Information
For immediate crisis support in the United States, please consider the following resources:
- National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
(For TTY users: dial 711 then 988) - National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
- Veterans Crisis Line:
Dial 988, then press 1; Text 838255 - Crisis Text Line:
Text HOME to 741741 - National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453
- SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357
- NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI; Text “HELPLINE” to 62640
- The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Support): 1-866-488-7386; Text “START” to 678678
- National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888; Text 233733
International Emergency and Crisis Helplines
For those located outside of the United States, here are some key emergency contact numbers:
Argentina
- General Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance): 911
- Mental Health/Suicide Prevention: 135 (from Buenos Aires), (011) 5275-1135 (from anywhere in Argentina)
Australia
- General Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance): 000
- Lifeline Australia (24/7 Crisis Support): 13 11 14
- Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
- Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
Germany
- General Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance): 112
- Telefonseelsorge (24/7 Crisis Helpline): 0800 111 0111 or 0800 111 0222
New Zealand
- General Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance): 111
- Lifeline New Zealand (24/7 Helpline): 0800 543 354
- Samaritans: 0800 726 666
South Africa
- Police Emergency: 10111
- Ambulance/Fire: 10177
- Suicide Crisis Helpline (SADAG): 0800 567 567
- SADAG 24hr Helpline: 0800 12 13 14
Spain
- General Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance): 112
- Teléfono de la Esperanza (Emotional Support): 717 003 717 or 963 916 006
Additional Major Countries
Canada
- General Emergency: 911
- Talk Suicide Canada (24/7): 1-833-456-4566
France
- General Emergency: 112 or 15 (Medical), 17 (Police), 18 (Fire)
- SOS Suicide: 01 45 39 40 00
India
- General Emergency: 112
- Snehi (Mental Health Helpline): +91 91 22 2772 6771
- iCALL (Mental Health Support): 9152987821
Ireland
- General Emergency: 112 or 999
- Samaritans Ireland: 116 123
Italy
- General Emergency: 112
- Telefono Amico: 199 284 284
Japan
- General Emergency: 110 (Police), 119 (Fire/Ambulance)
- Tokyo Mental Health (English): 03-5774-0992
United Kingdom
- General Emergency: 999 or 112
- Samaritans (24/7): 116 123
United States
- General Emergency: 911
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
Important Notes
- 112 is the standard emergency number across the European Union and many other countries.
- Helplines may have language or regional restrictions; check local listings for additional resources.
- For mental health or emotional support, many countries have multiple services—consider searching for local or specialized organizations if needed.
If you need help, don’t hesitate to call the relevant number for your country or region.
Additional Support and Reporting
- Abuse Reporting:
If you believe that there has been a breach of our Service’s terms or you are encountering abuse on our platforms, please contact our support team immediately. Avoid addressing the issue independently in public forums to ensure your safety and privacy. - Further Assistance:
If you require crisis support beyond these resources, please consider reaching out to trusted community services, healthcare professionals, or local organizations equipped to help during emergencies.
Please note: Always use the local emergency services number for immediate risks or critical situations.