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Emergency services in United Kingdom: 999 or 112
The directory
99 crisis lines across 63 countries.
Every entry lists who answers, the hours, and whether it's free — plus text and chat options when talking feels like too much.
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Before you dial
You don't need the right words.
Calling a crisis line can feel like a big step. Here is what usually happens, so there are no surprises.
- 01
Someone answers
A trained volunteer or counsellor picks up. There is no script and nothing you have to say first.
Usually within a few minutes, day or night.
- 02
You set the pace
Say as much or as little as you want. You can cry, pause, or ask them to lead the conversation.
You never have to give your name.
- 03
You leave with a next step
They listen without judgement and, if you want, help you find ongoing support near you.
Calls are confidential and usually free.
While you wait
One minute of breathing, with nothing else to do.
In for four, hold for four, out for four — then again. If holding your breath feels like too much, skip the pause and just keep breathing in and out.
Supporting someone else
You don't have to fix it. You have to be there.
- Ask directly: “Are you thinking about suicide?” It does not plant the idea.
- Listen more than you speak. Let silence be part of the conversation.
- Stay with them — physically if you can, on the phone if you can't.
- Help them reach a crisis line or emergency service when they're ready.
Try not to
- Don't promise secrecy if their safety is at risk.
- Don't argue, lecture, or offer quick fixes.
- Don't leave someone alone during an acute crisis.
If someone is in immediate danger, call emergency services first — then stay with them until help arrives.
If you're still here, that matters. Pick a number and let someone answer.
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