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Trusted global crisis hotlines, mental health organisations, and evidence-based tools, grouped by world regions (APAC, EMEA, Americas) to support you wherever you are.
If you're having thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please reach out immediately. You are not alone—these numbers are for life-saving help, 24/7 in many regions.
988
Suicide & crisis lifeline; 24/7 support by phone/text.
13 11 14
Lifeline Australia – free, confidential 24/7 crisis support.
116 123
Samaritans – emotional support 24/7.
Over 1,300 free, anonymous, confidential helplines in 130+ countries. Search by country or region.
Visit findahelpline.comGlobal advocacy NGO; provides listings & support resources worldwide.
unitedgmh.orgDirectory of hotlines around the world; browse by your country to get immediate/future support.
helpguide.org/find-helpNetwork of ~1,200 member emotional support centres in 61 countries via Befrienders, IFOTES & Lifeline International.
befrienders.orgText-based crisis support available in US, Canada, UK & Ireland. Text HOME to 741741.
crisistextline.orgHelps identify and change negative thought patterns to relieve distress, anxiety & depression.
• Effective for depression, anxiety, OCD etc.
• Structured, time-limited, skill-based therapy.
Combines CBT with mindfulness, emotional regulation & distress tolerance. Especially helpful for self-harm or strong emotional reactivity.
• Skills training modules.
• Often includes mindfulness & interpersonal effectiveness.
Recognizes impact of trauma (past or ongoing), emphasizes safety, trust, choice & resilience. Often used in global mental health settings.
• Includes grounding & stabilization techniques.
• Mindfulness, peer support & empowerment approaches.
Helps improve relationships & social functioning to relieve depression, especially effective in low-resource or culturally diverse settings.
• Short-term & structured.
• Adapts well to group formats or remote delivery.
Practices like guided breathing, meditation, body scans to reduce stress, anxiety, rumination. Widely used across regions.
• Accessible via apps, online courses, community groups.
Connecting with others who've had similar experiences. Reduces isolation across cultures & geographies.
• Local NGOs, online forums, volunteer helplines.
Explores causes of depression beyond individual biology; connection, social fabric, meaning.
A deep look at trauma, its effects, and how healing can occur through body & mind integration.
A classic exploring purpose, suffering & resilience.
Text-based crisis support in US/Canada/UK/Ireland: text HOME to 741741.
Online peer-support chat, many languages, free and paid versions.
Global meditation / mindfulness apps with free content to help reduce anxiety / sleep issues.
Partner network offering emotional support services globally; reach via befrienders.org.
befrienders.orgNetwork of 173 child helplines in 142 countries; support for children & youth.
childhelplineinternational.orgThese resources complement but do **not** replace professional mental health care. If you are experiencing persistent symptoms, severe distress, or suicidal thoughts, please contact a qualified mental health professional or emergency services in your country.
Asking for help is a sign of strength. You deserve support and healing. 💙