You don’t have to get through this alone.
Help is a call away.
If you are in danger now, call 112.
In India, 112 reaches police, fire and health services. Everywhere else, call your local emergency number.
If things feel unbearable right now, you deserve support today.
Tele-MANAS is free and open 24x7, in 20 Indian languages.
Last verified 24 October 2026. Listed from the official page; not yet phone-checked by us. All numbers for India
India
112 (emergency)
Emergency Response Support System, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
Hours: 24x7. Languages: Not stated on page; routed to your state's emergency response centre. Cost: free. For: anyone in India in immediate danger; connects police, fire and health services.
Last verified 24 October 2026. Listed from the official page; not yet phone-checked by us.
Tele-MANAS
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
Call Tele-MANAS on 14416Call Tele-MANAS on 1-800-891-4416
Hours: 24x7. Languages: 20 Indian languages, depending on the state. Cost: free. For: anyone in India.
Last verified 24 October 2026. Listed from the official page; not yet phone-checked by us.
Manodarpan helpline
Ministry of Education, Government of India
Call Manodarpan helpline on 8448440632
Hours: 24x7 per government pages dated 2025; launch material in 2020 said 8 am to 8 pm; owner to confirm. Languages: Not stated on page. Cost: free. For: students, teachers and parents.
Last verified 24 October 2026. Listed from the official page; not yet phone-checked by us.
Vandrevala Foundation helpline
Vandrevala Foundation
Call Vandrevala Foundation helpline on +91 9999 666 555
WhatsApp +91 9999 666 555
Hours: 24x7. Languages: Not stated on page. Cost: free. For: anyone in India feeling anxious, low, stressed, lonely, suicidal or struggling to cope.
Last verified 24 October 2026. Listed from the official page; not yet phone-checked by us.
AASRA
AASRA, Navi Mumbai
Call AASRA on +91-22-27546669Call AASRA on 022-27546667
Hours: 24x7. Languages: Not stated on page. Cost: not stated on page. For: anyone in emotional crisis, with mental illness, or with suicidal thoughts; families bereaved by suicide also welcome.
Last verified 24 October 2026. Listed from the official page; not yet phone-checked by us.
Sneha
Sneha Foundation Trust, Chennai
Call Sneha on +91 44 2464 0050Call Sneha on +91 44 2464 0060
Hours: 24 hours (helpline); walk-in 10 am to 8 pm every day. Languages: Not stated on page. Cost: not stated on page. For: anyone feeling distressed, depressed or suicidal, or worried about someone else.
Last verified 24 October 2026. Listed from the official page; not yet phone-checked by us.
iCall
School of Human Ecology, Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Call iCall on 9152987821Call iCall on 022-25521111
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 9 pm. Languages: Not stated on page. Cost: free. For: anyone in emotional or psychological distress, across age, language, gender and sexual orientation.
Last verified 24 October 2026. Listed from the official page; not yet phone-checked by us.
Parivarthan counselling helpline
Parivarthan, Bengaluru
Call Parivarthan counselling helpline on 7676602602
Hours: Monday to Friday, 1 pm to 10 pm. Languages: Described as multi-lingual; languages not named on page. Cost: free. For: anyone who wants to speak to a trained counsellor.
Last verified 24 October 2026. Listed from the official page; not yet phone-checked by us.
Connecting Trust distress helpline
Connecting Trust, Pune
Call Connecting Trust distress helpline on 9922004305Call Connecting Trust distress helpline on 9922001122
Hours: Every day, 10 am to 8 pm. Languages: Not stated on page. Cost: not stated on page. For: anyone feeling low, distressed or suicidal.
Last verified 24 October 2026. Listed from the official page; not yet phone-checked by us.
Sumaitri
Sumaitri, New Delhi
Call Sumaitri on 011-46018404Call Sumaitri on +91-9315767849
Hours: Every day, 12:30 pm to 5 pm. Languages: Not stated on page. Cost: not stated on page. For: people who are depressed, in crisis or having suicidal thoughts.
Last verified 24 October 2026. Listed from the official page; not yet phone-checked by us.
United States
In immediate danger in the US, call 911.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
SAMHSA, US Department of Health and Human Services
Text 988
Hours: 24x7. Languages: English; Spanish by text and chat; interpretation services. Cost: free. For: anyone in the United States.
Last verified 24 October 2026. Listed from the official page; not yet phone-checked by us.
Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741. WhatsApp option listed on the page with the keyword CONNECT
Hours: 24x7. Languages: Not stated on page. Cost: free. For: anyone in the United States; the same page lists Canada 686868, UK 85258 and Ireland 50808.
Last verified 24 October 2026. Listed from the official page; not yet phone-checked by us.
United Kingdom
In immediate danger in the UK, call 999.
Samaritans
Samaritans
Hours: 24x7, 365 days. Languages: English; Welsh language line 0808 164 0123. Cost: free from landlines and mobiles, including pay-as-you-go. For: anyone in the UK, whatever they are going through.
Last verified 24 October 2026. Listed from the official page; not yet phone-checked by us.
Shout 85258
Mental Health Innovations
Text SHOUT to 85258
Hours: 24x7. Languages: Not stated on page. Cost: free. For: anyone in the UK who is struggling to cope.
Last verified 24 October 2026. Listed from the official page; not yet phone-checked by us.
Canada
In immediate danger in Canada, call 911.
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, funded by the Government of Canada
Call 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline on 988
Text 988
Hours: 24x7, 365 days. Languages: English and French; interpreter where available. Cost: free to call; texting free on unlimited plans. For: anyone in Canada thinking about suicide or worried about someone else.
Last verified 24 October 2026. Listed from the official page; not yet phone-checked by us.
Australia
In immediate danger in Australia, call 000.
Lifeline
Lifeline Australia
Text 0477 13 11 14
Hours: 24x7. Languages: English. Cost: free from Australian mobiles; local call rate may apply from landlines; standard text charges may apply. For: anyone in Australia feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping.
Last verified 24 October 2026. Listed from the official page; not yet phone-checked by us.
Ireland
In immediate danger in Ireland, call 112 or 999.
Samaritans Ireland
Samaritans
Call Samaritans Ireland on 116 123
Hours: 24x7, 365 days. Languages: Not stated on page. Cost: free. For: anyone in Ireland.
Last verified 24 October 2026. Listed from the official page; not yet phone-checked by us.
New Zealand
In immediate danger in New Zealand, call 111.
1737, Need to talk?
Whakarongorau Aotearoa, New Zealand Telehealth Services
Text 1737
Hours: 24x7. Languages: Not stated on page. Cost: free. For: anyone in New Zealand.
Last verified 24 October 2026. Listed from the official page; not yet phone-checked by us.
Singapore
In immediate danger in Singapore, call 995.
Samaritans of Singapore
Samaritans of Singapore
Call Samaritans of Singapore on 1767
WhatsApp 9151 1767
Hours: 24x7 (hotline and CareText). Languages: Not stated on page. Cost: not stated on page. For: anyone in Singapore in crisis or with suicidal thoughts.
Last verified 24 October 2026. Listed from the official page; not yet phone-checked by us.
Everywhere else
Find A Helpline
ThroughLine
Hours: Directory; hours vary by helpline. Languages: Varies by helpline. Cost: free directory of free helplines. For: anyone, anywhere; covers 175+ countries.
Last verified 24 October 2026. Listed from the official page; not yet phone-checked by us.
IASP crisis centres and helplines
International Association for Suicide Prevention
Hours: Directory; hours vary by helpline. Languages: Varies by helpline. Cost: free directory. For: anyone, anywhere.
Last verified 24 October 2026. Listed from the official page; not yet phone-checked by us.
Befrienders Worldwide
Befrienders Worldwide
Hours: Directory; hours vary by centre. Languages: Filterable by language spoken. Cost: free directory of volunteer centres. For: anyone, anywhere; member centres in 35 countries.
Last verified 24 October 2026. Listed from the official page; not yet phone-checked by us.
What happens when you call
Someone picks up.
A person answers. They are there to listen.
You say as much as you want.
You do not need a diagnosis. You can call about someone else. Each card above shows what that service offers.
You decide what happens next.
You can hang up at any time.
If you’re worried about someone
Ask them how they are. Then listen more than you talk.
It is okay to ask directly if they are thinking about suicide. Asking does not plant the idea.
If they are in danger now, call 112 or your local emergency number. You can call any line on this page about someone else.
Our guide “How to check in on a friend who seems off” is coming soon.
A minute to breathe
Slow breathing can make the next minute a little easier.
- Sit or stand with your feet flat on the floor.
- Breathe in slowly through your nose. Count from 1 to 5 if it helps.
- Breathe out gently through your mouth. Count from 1 to 5 again.
- Do this six times. That is about one minute. Keep going if it helps.
Not in crisis but struggling
You do not have to be at your worst to call. These lines are for hard days too.
Our Getting help topic will explain who to see and what it costs.
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