Mental Health Resources Outside the U.S.

Resources in Canada

Crisis Text Line

Crisis Text Line is a helpline for Canadian youth in crisis. Text 686868 24/7 for help and support.

National Suicide Prevention Support Line

Use this support line by calling 1-833-456-4556, or in Quebec call 1-866-277-3553.

Resources in the United Kingdom

Emergency Numbers in the UK

If you are having suicidal thoughts, you can always go to the nearest Accident and Emergency department or call 112 or 999.

Lifeline

Lifeline is a free, confidential mental health crisis hotline for those living in Northern Ireland. Contact them by phone any time: 0808 808 8000

Samaritans

Contact a Samaritan online or on the phone from anywhere in the UK or Ireland anytime you are experiencing a mental health crisis: 116 123.

Resources in Ireland

Ireland’s Emergency Numbers

If you are having suicidal thoughts, you can always go to the nearest Accident and Emergency department or call 112 or 999.

Resources in Australia

Lifeline Australia

Lifeline Australia provides crisis support and suicide prevention. Call 13 11 14 anytime.

Suicide Callback Service

If you are feeling suicidal, are concerned about a friend or loved one who is feeling suicidal, or are dealing with the grief accompanying the loss of someone to suicide, counsellors at Suicide Callback Service are available 24/7 to help: 1300 659 467.

Resources in New Zealand

New Zealand’s Emergency Number

When you are in an immediate crisis, you can go straight to the nearest hospital emergency department or call 111.

Lifeline Aotearoa

In addition to online resources and helplines, Lifeline Aotearoa offers a 24/7 crisis and suicide prevention hotline. Call 0800 543 354 or text HELP to 4357.