Crisis Resources
Help that answers now
Nysa is not a crisis service, and nobody here is watching in real time. These are the people who are. Find your country below.
If you are in immediate danger, call your local emergency number. The helplines below are staffed by people trained for exactly this conversation, they are free in most countries, and you do not have to be in crisis to call one.
113 of 113 countries listed. Type a country name, a local name for it, or a two-letter code.
Directories that cover everywhere
If your country is not listed above, or a number you find does not connect, start here.
Find a HelplineFree, verified helplines in over 130 countries. Filters by topic and by whether you can call, text or chat.Befrienders WorldwideA network of emotional-support centres run by volunteers in more than 30 countries.IASP Crisis CentresThe International Association for Suicide Prevention's country-by-country directory.Child Helpline InternationalHelplines for children and young people, listed by country.Suicide Stop international directoryA long-running list of hotlines worldwide, useful when nothing else is listed for your country.Last checked 2026-07-29. Numbers change — if one does not connect, use a directory above or your local emergency number.