This is our listing of depression, suicide, anger, and general support hotlines. These trained support staff who run these lines and will be ready to speak with you are not doctors. Please be aware, they cannot diagnose any mental illnesses or conditions. Most hotlines are staffed 24/7 365 days a year. The listings below are sorted by country and then specific uses (if applicable). If you find an error please report it here.
If you or someone else is an immediate danger to themselves or others, please seek immediate professional help by calling 9-1-1 or your local emergency number.
United States |
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| Boys and Girls Town | 1-800-448-3000 | Suicide, abuse, anger, depression, runaways. Spanish-speaking counselors and other translation services avalible. | |
| TDD | 1-800-448-1833 | ||
| National Suicide Prevention Hotline | 1-800-273-TALK (8255) | ||
| TDD | 1-800-799-4TTY (4889) | ||
| Spanish | 1-888-628-9454 | ||
| Hopeline National Network | 1-800-SUICIDE | ||
| Covenant House National Hotline | 1-800-999-9999 | ||
Canada |
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| Boys and Girls Town | 1-800-448-3000 | Suicide, abuse, anger, depression, runaways. Spanish-speaking counselors and other translation services avalible. | |
| TDD | 1-800-448-1833 | ||
| Covenant House National Hotline | 1-800-999-9999 | ||
United Kingdom |
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| HopeLineUK | 0800 068 41 41 | Suicide, anger, general support, family support resources |
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| ChildLine |
0800 1111 | All types of support including depression, school, bullying, drugs, paregnancy, sexual abuse, running away, crimes, etc. |
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| Also Avalible: 1-on-1 Online Chat |
Private chat with a counselor as an alternative to calling. | ||
| Also Avalible: Ask Sam |
Send a message to Sam at ChildLine and he will answer your question/situation anynomously for others to see and learn from. |
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| Also Avalible: Message Boards |
A message board provided by ChildLine to share information and experiences with other young people. |
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| NSPCC Helpline | 0808 800 5000 | A hotline for adults worried about children and teens. | |
| Samaritans |
08457 90 90 90 (UK - There may be a fee from certain tele providers) |
Help and support for all aspects of family life. | |
| 1850 60 90 90 (Republic of Ireland) |
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| Also Avalible: Email Support |
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| Also Avalible: Write a letter to Samaritans |
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| Youth 2 Youth | 020 8896 3675 | Open Only: Monday and Thursday 6.30pm to 9.30pm Emotional support helpline for young people 11-19 from people of the same age. |
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Australia |
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| Lifeline Australia | 13 11 14 | ||
| Samaritans Crisis Line | 08 9381 5555 | ||
| Youth Line | 08 9388 2500 | ||
| Country Toll Free | 1800 198 313 | ||