Here are several trusted crisis lines for mental health support, available 24/7:

United States:

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988

(Supports emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or
substance use crises.)

• Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741

(Free, 24/7 support from trained crisis counselors
via text.)

• The Trevor Project: Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678

(Support for LGBTQ+ youth.)

• Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988, then press 1 or text 838255

 

International:

• Canada: Talk Suicide Canada – Call 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645

• UK: Samaritans – Call 116
123

• Australia: Lifeline – Call 13 11 14

• Ghana: Mental Health Authority – Call 0302 631 197 or 050 344
4793 (may vary by region)

* Nigeria: 

1. Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative
(MANI)

• Services: Mental health crisis
support, suicide prevention, counseling

• Helpline:

• Call or Text: +234 903 000 5256

• WhatsApp: +234 809 111 6261

• Website: www.mentallyaware.org

 

2. She Writes Woman – Mental Health
Helpline

• Services: 24/7 emotional support,
counseling for trauma, anxiety, depression

• Helpline: 0800 800 2000 (toll-free
in Nigeria)

• Website: www.shewriteswoman.org

*South Africa:

1. SADAG (South African Depression and
Anxiety Group)

• Services: 24/7 crisis counseling,
suicide prevention, trauma support

• Toll-Free Suicide Crisis Line:

• 0800 567 567

• 24-Hour Mental Health Helpline:

• 0800 456 789

• SMS Line (for those without
airtime):

• SMS 31393 and a counselor will call
back

• Website: www.sadag.org