Mental health resources

A list of crisis lines and support services, organized by country, with each US state’s mental health agency. Choose where you are to see the services available to you.

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call your local emergency number now — 911 in the US and Canada, 999 in the UK, 112 or 999 in Ireland, 000 in Australia, 111 in New Zealand, or 112 in India and much of Europe.

Please read: These resources are provided for informational purposes only. LuminaFeed is not a healthcare provider, is not affiliated with any of the organizations listed, and nothing on this page is medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listing a service is not an endorsement.

Phone numbers, hours, and services can change. Please check each organization’s website for current details. Last checked: November 2, 2026.

United States

In an emergency in the United States, call 911.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Free, confidential support for anyone in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, or worried about someone else. Calls are routed to a local crisis center based on your area code.

  • Call 988 or Text 988
  • Chat online at 988lifeline.org

Available 24/7

988lifeline.org

Crisis Text Line

Free support by text message with a trained volunteer crisis counselor.

Available 24/7

www.crisistextline.org

Veterans Crisis Line

For veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and the people who support them. VA enrollment isn’t required.

Available 24/7

www.veteranscrisisline.net

The Trevor Project

Crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people.

Available 24/7

www.thetrevorproject.org

Trans Lifeline

Peer support run by and for trans people.

Check their website for current hours

translifeline.org

SAMHSA National Helpline

Free, confidential information and treatment referrals for mental health and substance use.

Available 24/7

samhsa.gov

NAMI HelpLine

Information, resource referrals, and support from the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Not a crisis line.

Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. ET

nami.org

211

Connects you with local community services, including mental health support, housing, and food assistance.

www.211.org

FindTreatment.gov

A confidential, anonymous search tool from SAMHSA for finding mental health and substance use treatment near you.

  • Search by location online
findtreatment.gov

Your state’s mental health agency

Every state has an official agency that oversees public mental health services. Its website lists local programs, community clinics, and crisis services in your area.

See all state agencies

Canada

In an emergency in Canada, call 911.

9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline

Support for anyone thinking about suicide or worried about someone else, in English and French.

Available 24/7

988.ca

Kids Help Phone

Support for children, teens, and young adults by phone or text.

Available 24/7

kidshelpphone.ca

Hope for Wellness Help Line

Culturally grounded support for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people across Canada. Services are offered in English and French, with Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut available on request.

Available 24/7

www.hopeforwellness.ca

United Kingdom

In an emergency in the United Kingdom, call 999.

NHS 111: mental health option

Urgent mental health help from the NHS. Call 111 and choose the mental health option.

  • Dial 111 and choose the mental health option
  • Or use NHS 111 online

Available 24/7

111.nhs.uk

Samaritans

A confidential space to talk about anything that’s troubling you.

  • Call 116 123
  • Email jo@samaritans.org

Available 24/7, free from any phone

www.samaritans.org

Shout

Free, confidential support by text message.

Available 24/7

giveusashout.org

Ireland

In an emergency in Ireland, call 112 or 999.

Samaritans Ireland

A confidential space to talk about anything that’s troubling you.

Available 24/7

samaritans.org/ireland

Text 50808

Free, anonymous support by text message.

Available 24/7

Australia

In an emergency in Australia, call 000.

Lifeline

Crisis support and suicide prevention for anyone in Australia.

Phone available 24/7. Check the website for text and chat hours.

www.lifeline.org.au

Beyond Blue

Support for anxiety, depression, and wellbeing.

Phone available 24/7

www.beyondblue.org.au

13YARN

Crisis support from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Available 24/7

www.13yarn.org.au

Kids Helpline

Free, confidential counselling for young people aged 5 to 25.

Available 24/7

kidshelpline.com.au

New Zealand

In an emergency in New Zealand, call 111.

1737, Need to Talk?

Free support from a trained counsellor.

Available 24/7

1737.org.nz

Lifeline Aotearoa

Crisis support for anyone in New Zealand.

Available 24/7

www.lifeline.org.nz

India

In an emergency in India, call 112.

Tele-MANAS

The national tele-mental health helpline from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Free counselling and referrals in many Indian languages.

Available 24/7

telemanas.mohfw.gov.in

Somewhere else

Find A Helpline

A free directory of crisis lines and helplines in many countries, searchable by location and topic.

  • Search online
findahelpline.com

Your local emergency number

If you’re in immediate danger, call your local emergency number. In many countries this is 112.