Emergency Numbers
These numbers offer free and confidential assistance to individuals in need of emotional support or at risk of suicide.
It’s important to remember that help is available, and reaching out to one of these services can make a significant difference during difficult times.
Europe
- Germany | Telefonseelsorge: 0800 111 0 111 / 0800 111 0 222 (24 hours)
- Spain | Line 024: Suicidal Behavior Support (24 hours) / Hope Line: 717 003 717
- France | SOS Suicide: 01 45 39 40 00
- Ireland | The Samaritans: 116 123 (24 horas)
- Italy | Telefono Amico Italia: 199 284 284.
- Norway | Mental Helse: 116 123
- Portugal | SOS Voz Amiga: 213 544 545
- United Kingdom | The Samaritans: 116 123 (24 horas)
- Sweden | Mind Självmordslinjen: 90101 (24 horas)
- Swiss | Die Dargebotene Hand: 143 (24 horas)
- European Union | In case of a life-threatening emergency, you can call 112, the general emergency number across Europe.
Americas
- Argentina | Suicide Assistance Line: 135 (Buenos Aires) / (54-11) 5275- 1135.
- Bolivia | Hope Line: 2248486 (La Paz)
- Brasil | Centro de Valorização da Vida (CVV): 188
- Canadá | Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566 o envía un mensaje de texto al 45645
- Chile | Teléfono de la Esperanza: 005642221200
- Colombia | Teléfono de la Esperanza: (601) 323 24 25 (Bogotá) / Asodep (Asociación Colombiana contra la Depresión y el Pánico): +57 310 5655415.
- Costa Rica | Teléfono de la Esperanza: telefonodelaesperanzacr@gmail.com.
- Ecuador | Teléfono de la Esperanza: (593) 2 6000477 (Quito)
- In the United States, there are several important numbers for suicide prevention and crisis support:
- 988 - Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: This is the national crisis support number. You can call or text 988 for support 24/7, in both English and Spanish. This service also provides assistance to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- 911 - For life-or-death emergencies, you can call 911, the general emergency number in the United States.
- Crisis Text Line - You can text HOME to 741741 to receive text support at any time.
Rest of the World
If you need more information about local resources in other countries, there are platforms like Befrienders Worldwide and the International Association for Suicide Prevention that have comprehensive directories.