hotlines and support
If you are feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or unsafe, you do not have to carry it alone. Help is available 24/7 in many countries — by phone, text, or online chat.
📞 United States
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or Text 988
Chat: 988lifeline.org
🇬🇧 United Kingdom & Ireland
- Samaritans – Call 116 123 (Freephone)
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Webchat: samaritans.org
🇦🇺 Australia
- Lifeline Australia – Call 13 11 14
Webchat: www.lifeline.org.au
🇿🇦 South Africa
- SADAG (South African Depression & Anxiety Group) – Call 0800 567 567 (Suicide Crisis Line) or SMS 31393
Webchat: www.sadag.org
🇨🇦 Canada
- 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline – Call or Text 988
Chat: 988.ca
🇳🇿 New Zealand
- Lifeline New Zealand – Call 0800 543 354 or Text HELP to 4357
Webchat: www.lifeline.org.nz
🌏 Asia (Singapore)
- Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) – Call 1767
Webchat: www.sos.org.sg