Global Crisis Numbers

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United States

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📞 Call 988 💬 Text 741741"HOME"
Veterans: Dial 988 then Press 1
LGBTQ+ Youth: Dial 988 then Press 3

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📞 Call 9-8-8 Text 9-8-8
Available 24/7/365. French & English.

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📞 Call 116 123 💬 Text SHOUT to 85258
Ireland: Text HELLO to 50808
Emergency: Dial 999

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📞 Call 14416 💬 WhatsApp Chat
Tele-Manas (Govt): 14416 (24/7, Multi-language)
Vandrevala Fdn: +91 9999 666 555

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📞 Call 119 (Emergency) 📞 TELL (03-5774-0992)
Note: TELL is 9am–11pm. Use 119 for 24/7 emergencies (English speakers available).

Global Crisis Numbers

RegionPrimary Crisis Number (24/7)Text/SMS OptionSecondary/Specialized SupportNotes

U.S. FlagUnited States

988 (Call or Text)Text HOME to 741741Veterans: Dial 988 then Press 1Replaces 1-800-273-8255

Flag of Canada featuring a red maple leaf on a white square background bordered by two vertical red bars.Canada

9-8-8 (Call or Text)Text 9-8-8Kids Help Phone: Text CONNECT to 686868Replaces 1-833-456-4566

Union Jack flag of the United Kingdom combining red and white crosses on a blue background.UK

116 123 (Samaritans)Text SHOUT to 85258999 (Emergency)116 123 is free/anonymous

Vertical tricolor flag of Ireland with green, white, and orange bands.Ireland

116 123 (Samaritans)Text HELLO to 50808112 or 999 (Emergency)Distinct text code from UK

Flag of Australia with a blue background, Union Jack in the corner, and white stars representing the Southern Cross.Australia

13 11 14 (Lifeline)Text 0477 13 11 14000 (Emergency)Text line available 24/7

Flag of New Zealand with a blue background, Union Jack in the corner, and four red stars with white borders.New Zealand

1737 (Call or Text)Text 1737111 (Emergency)Free/24/7

Flag of Japan featuring a red circle centered on a white rectangular field.Japan

119 (Ambulance/Emergency)TELL Chat (Check Hours)TELL: 03-5774-0992 (English, 9am-11pm)TELL is NOT 24/7 phone

Horizontal tricolor flag of India with saffron, white, and green bands, and a blue wheel in the center.India

14416 (KIRAN)–Vandrevala: 9999 666 55514416 is Govt backed, 13 langs

🌍 International Resources (All Regions)

1 – International Association for Suicide Prevention:
– Directory of crisis centers worldwide

2 – Befrienders International:
– Global suicide prevention and support network

3 – International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies: Global humanitarian support and mental health resources