crisis line chat worldwide
Global Crisis Chat Support
- Crisis Text Line
- Available in the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland.
- Text “HOME” to:
- 741741 (US/Canada)
- 85258 (UK)
- 50808 (Ireland)
- Website: www.crisistextline.org
- Services: 24/7 free, confidential chat support for anxiety, depression, or any crisis.
- Befrienders Worldwide
- Website: www.befrienders.org
- Services: Provides links to local helplines and chat services worldwide.
United States
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Chat Available)
- Website: 988lifeline.org/chat
- Services: Free 24/7 online chat support for individuals in crisis.
United Kingdom
- Samaritans (Email Support)
- Email: jo@samaritans.org
- Chat Support: Currently phone-based but offers email for written communication.
- Website: www.samaritans.org
- Shout (Text Chat)
- Text 85258 (Available 24/7).
- Website: www.giveusashout.org
Canada
- Kids Help Phone (Chat and Text Support)
- Website: kidshelpphone.ca
- Text “CONNECT” to 686868 (Youth) or 741741 (Adults).
Australia
- Lifeline Australia (Chat Available)
- Website: www.lifeline.org.au
- Hours: Available from 7 PM to midnight (AEST).
- Call: 13 11 14 for immediate help.
India
- iCall (TISS)
- Website: icallhelpline.org
- Offers email and online chat support.
- Vandrevala Foundation
- WhatsApp Support: +91 9999 666 555.
- Website: vandrevalafoundation.com
New Zealand
- Need to Talk? (Chat & Text Support)
- Call or Text 1737 for free 24/7 counseling and support.
Philippines
- Hopeline PH
- While primarily phone-based, they may have WhatsApp support. Check their website for updates.
Online-Only Global Services
- 7 Cups
- Website: www.7cups.com
- Services: Free anonymous chat support with trained volunteers.
- IMAlive
- Website: www.imalive.org
- Services: Live chat with trained crisis counselors.