Global Anonymous Helplines
- Befrienders Worldwide
- Website: www.befrienders.org
- Focus: Emotional support for anyone feeling distressed.
- Services: Connects you to anonymous helplines worldwide.
- Crisis Text Line
- Text HOME to:
- 741741 (US/Canada)
- 85258 (UK)
- 50808 (Ireland)
- Website: www.crisistextline.org
- Services: 24/7 text-based anonymous support.
- Text HOME to:
- 7 Cups
- Website: www.7cups.com
- Services: Free anonymous chat with trained listeners and peer support.
- IMAlive
- Website: www.imalive.org
- Services: Anonymous online chat support for crisis and suicide prevention.
- Find a Helpline
- Website: findahelpline.com
- Services: Search for anonymous helplines based on your location.
Regional Anonymous Helplines
United States
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Phone: Dial 988.
- Website: 988lifeline.org
- Services: 24/7 confidential support.
- Crisis Text Line
- Text HOME to 741741.
- RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)
- Phone: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
- Website: www.rainn.org
- Services: Anonymous support for survivors of sexual violence.
United Kingdom
- Samaritans
- Phone: Call 116 123 (Free, 24/7).
- Website: www.samaritans.org
- Services: Anonymous support for anyone in distress.
- Shout
- Text 85258.
Canada
- Talk Suicide Canada
- Phone: Call 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645.
- Website: www.talksuicide.ca
- Kids Help Phone
- Phone: Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868.
Australia
- Lifeline Australia
- Phone: Call 13 11 14.
- Website: www.lifeline.org.au
- Kids Helpline
- Phone: Call 1800 55 1800.
- Services: Free, anonymous support for ages 5–25.
India
- AASRA
- Phone: +91 9820466726.
- Website: www.aasra.info
- Vandrevala Foundation
- Phone/WhatsApp: +91 9999 666 555.
- Services: Confidential support for mental health crises.
South Africa
- SADAG (South African Depression and Anxiety Group)
- Phone: Call 0800 567 567 or SMS 31393.
- Website: www.sadag.org
Philippines
- Hopeline PH
- Phone: 0917 558 4673 or 02 8804 4673.
- Services: Anonymous support for mental health concerns.
Key Features of Anonymous Helplines
- No personal information is required to access help.
- Conversations are confidential and free of judgment.
- Many offer 24/7 support via phone, text, or online chat.