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last updated: march 21, 2026

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real-world support

If you might act on thoughts of self-harm right now, call your local emergency number now. This page is here to help you reach a real crisis line or support service faster.

quick guidance

There is no single worldwide crisis number. If you are in the United States or Canada, call or text 988. Everywhere else, call your local emergency number now if you may act on this right away, then use the directory below to find a real local line.

what we can surface quickly

We show a small set of verified local options directly here when we can. For every other market, use the worldwide directory below instead of relying on a wrong number.

suggested for united states

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

24/7 emotional support in the United States.

Call 988 Text 988 Open 988 Lifeline

worldwide directory

Use Find a Helpline to search crisis lines and emotional-support services across many countries. If you are in immediate danger, call your local emergency number now.

Open Find a Helpline Back to support

direct options we currently surface

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

24/7 emotional support in the United States.

Call 988 Text 988 Open 988 Lifeline

Lifeline Australia

24/7 crisis support in Australia.

Call 13 11 14 Open Lifeline Australia

9-8-8 Canada

24/7 suicide crisis support in Canada.

Call 9-8-8 Text 9-8-8 Open 9-8-8 Canada

GB, IE

Samaritans

24/7 listening service in the UK and Ireland.

Call 116 123 Open Samaritans

1737 Need to Talk?

24/7 call or text support in New Zealand.

Call 1737 Text 1737 Open 1737

Tele-MANAS

Mental health support line in India.

Call 14416 Open Tele-MANAS

important

ai.boo is not emergency care, medical care, or therapy.
If you may act on thoughts of self-harm right now, call your local emergency number now.
988 is for the United States and Canada only, not a worldwide hotline.
If a number above does not work where you are, use the worldwide directory instead of waiting.