Global Emergency & Helpline Directory 🌍

• 🚨 “Call your local emergency number now”
• 🌐 “Find global hotlines”
• 💬 “Ask for Help (non-emergency)” → /ask-for-help/

Find free, confidential mental-health hotlines in your country or region.
You are not alone, and help is available right now.
(Preview note: multilingual/localized helplines coming soon.)

Worldwide resources

• 🌐 Find a Helpline — global directory in 150+ countries
• 🕊️ International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
• 💙 Befrienders Worldwide

Each directory lists phone, chat, and text lines you can reach immediately.
Most are free, anonymous, and available 24/7.

United States

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — dial 988 (call or text, 24/7)
• Veterans Crisis Line — 988 (press 1) or text 838255

Canada

• Talk Suicide Canada — 1-833-456-4566
• Kids Help Phone — 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT → 686868

Mexico

• SAPTEL — 800 472 7835 (24/7, Spanish)

United Kingdom

• Samaritans — 116 123 (free, 24/7)
• Shout (text line) — text 85258

Ireland

• Samaritans 116 123

France

• SOS Amitié 09 72 39 40 50

Germany

• TelefonSeelsorge 0800 111 0 111 / 222

Italy

• Telefono Amico 02 2327 2327

Spain

• Línea 024 (24 h, Spanish)

Australia

• Lifeline 13 11 14

New Zealand

• Lifeline 0800 543 354

India

• AASRA 91-9820466726

Japan

• TELL 03-5774-0992

Philippines

• Hopeline 0917-558-4673

Iran

• 1480 (Organization of Well-Being, Persian)

UAE

• Mental Support Line 800 4673

Egypt

• Befrienders Cairo 02 762 2381

Israel

• ERAN 1201

South Africa

• SADAG 0800 21 22 23

Nigeria

• Mentally Aware 0701 851 7651

Kenya

• Befrienders 0722 178 177

Brazil

• CVV 188

Argentina

• Centro de Asistencia al Suicida 135

Chile

• Fono Ayuda 600 777 7777

Colombia

• Línea 106

Peru

• Línea 100

🌿 If You’re Not Sure

If your country isn’t listed, use [findahelpline.com] or [IASP] above — they maintain updated, verified contact details globally.

If you’re online but can’t speak on the phone, look for chat or text options.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Are these services free?
  Most are free or local-rate.
• Can I stay anonymous?
  Yes. You don’t need to share your name.
• Is there a chat option?
  Many directories list live chat/text lines.
• Can I call for someone else?
  Yes. You can call if you’re worried about another person.

🛡️ Disclaimer

eMINDy is not an emergency or medical service.
This page provides verified public hotline information for educational purposes.
We make every effort to keep data current but cannot guarantee accuracy; always confirm via the official link before calling.

Preview site — full multilingual emergency directory launching soon.

Not an emergency? Visit Ask for Help or read our FAQ for safe guidance.