988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org
Thoughts of suicide, emotional distress, or worry about someone. Free, 24/7.
Helplines by country
Care without borders
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United States
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
If texting feels easier than talking. Free, 24/7.
SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-4357 (1-800-662-HELP)
Free, confidential treatment referrals and information for mental health and substance use. 24/7, English and Spanish.
Canada
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Call or text 988
Thoughts of suicide or emotional distress. 24/7.
United Kingdom
Samaritans
Anyone struggling to cope who needs to talk. Free, 24/7.
Shout
Text SHOUT to 85258
Free, confidential 24/7 text support.
Sierra Leone
Rainbo Initiative Helpline
Support after sexual or gender-based violence.
Other options
See Find A Helpline for Sierra Leone
Emotional support options are limited and change; check the current list.
Liberia
116 Service Line (Ministry of Gender, Children & Social Protection)
Child protection and gender-based violence concerns.
Other options
See Find A Helpline for Liberia
Check the current list for emotional support.
Ghana
National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Helpline
Mental health support and suicidal thoughts.
Nigeria
Asido Foundation
Mental health information and support.
All Nigeria helplines
See Find A Helpline for Nigeria
More options, including text and WhatsApp.
Kenya
National Child Helpline
Children and young people who need help or protection.
NACADA Helpline
Alcohol and drug use support.
All Kenya helplines
See Find A Helpline for Kenya
More emotional support options.
Tanzania
National Child Helpline
Children and young people who need help or protection.
Afya Call Center
National health information helpline.
Australia
Lifeline
Crisis support and suicide prevention. 24/7.
Anywhere else
Find A Helpline
findahelpline.com
Free, confidential helplines in 130+ countries, by topic and language.
Numbers were checked against the helplines' own sites or Find A Helpline on November 4, 2026. Services change; if a number does not work, use findahelpline.com. These organizations are independent of Ibraluks Foundation. Know a helpline we should add? Tell us.