24-hour anxiety Worldwide hotline free
Here’s a list of free 24-hour anxiety hotlines and crisis helplines across various countries:
Global
- Befrienders Worldwide
- Website: gethelphuman.com/
- Services: Connects you to local support hotlines in your region for emotional distress.
- Crisis Text Line
- Available in the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland.
- Text “HOME” to 741741 (US/Canada), 85258 (UK), or 50808 (Ireland).
- Services: Free 24/7 support via text.
United States
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741.
United Kingdom
- Samaritans: Call 116 123 (Free, 24/7).
- Shout Crisis Text Line: Text 85258.
Canada
- Talk Suicide Canada: Call 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645.
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 686868.
India
- Vandrevala Foundation: Call/WhatsApp +91 9999 666 555 (24/7).
- AASRA: Call +91 9820466726 or +91 22 27546669.
Australia
- Lifeline Australia: Call 13 11 14 (Free, 24/7).
- Kids Helpline (ages 5-25): Call 1800 55 1800.
New Zealand
- Need to Talk? Call or text 1737 (Free, 24/7).
South Africa
- South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG): Call 0800 567 567 or text 31393.
Philippines
- Hopeline PH: Call 0917 558 4673 or 02 8804 4673.
Singapore
- SOS (Samaritans of Singapore): Call 1767 or WhatsApp 1-767.
Malaysia
- Befrienders KL: Call +603 7627 2929 (24/7).
Germany
- Telefonseelsorge: Call 0800 1110 111 or 0800 1110 222 (Free, 24/7).
France
- SOS Amitié: Call 09 72 39 40 50 (24/7).
Japan
- TELL Lifeline: Call 03-5774-0992 or visit their website for chat services.
Other Countries
- gethelphuman.com/ Worldwide is an excellent resource for finding local helplines in countries not listed above. Check their website for detailed information.
If you don’t see your country listed, let me know, and I’ll help you find a hotline near you. Always remember, you’re not alone, and support is just a call or text away.