If you're outside the United States, many resources referenced on this site — including the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and the SAMHSA National Helpline — are not accessible to you. This page lists crisis and substance use support lines for major English-speaking regions, plus global directories for countries not listed below.
All numbers listed are free to call unless noted. Most are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
United States
Crisis support
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988 — 988lifeline.org — 24/7, free, available in English and Spanish. For any mental health crisis, including suicidal ideation.
- Never Use Alone — 1-800-484-3731 — Call while using so someone knows if you become unresponsive. Free, non-judgmental, 24/7. Primarily for opioids but available for any substance.
Substance use support
- SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-4357 — samhsa.gov — Free, confidential, 24/7. Information and treatment referrals in English and Spanish.
- findtreatment.gov — SAMHSA treatment locator for finding licensed providers near you.
Canada
Crisis support
- Talk Suicide Canada — 1-833-456-4566 — 24/7 — or text 45645 (4pm–midnight ET) — talksuicide.ca — Free, confidential crisis support.
- Crisis Services Canada — Same number as above; regional crisis centres also accessible via crisisservicescanada.ca.
Substance use support
- 211 Canada — Dial 211 or visit 211.ca — Connects callers to local social and health services including addiction support, available in most provinces.
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) — camh.ca — Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital; extensive treatment resources and referral guidance.
- Drug Rehab Services — drugrehab.ca — National treatment finder with province-by-province listings.
United Kingdom
Crisis support
- Samaritans — 116 123 — samaritans.org — Free, 24/7, available across UK and Ireland. For any emotional distress or crisis.
- Shout Crisis Text Line — Text SHOUT to 85258 — giveusashout.org — Free, 24/7 text-based crisis support.
Substance use support
- FRANK — 0300 123 6600 — talktofrank.com — Free, 24/7. The UK's national drug information and advice helpline. Non-judgmental, confidential. Covers all substances.
- Alcohol Change UK — alcoholchange.org.uk — Helpline and treatment referral resources.
- NHS Addiction Support — nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support — Find local drug and alcohol treatment services through the NHS.
- Turning Point — turning-point.co.uk — Substance use services across England and Wales; treatment referrals and community support.
Ireland
Crisis support
- Samaritans Ireland — 116 123 — samaritans.org/ireland — Free, 24/7.
- Aware — 1800 804 848 — aware.ie — Support line for depression and mental health.
Substance use support
- HSE Drug and Alcohol Helpline — 1800 459 459 — drugs.ie — Free, confidential, staffed by trained counselors. Information, support, and treatment referrals.
- Drugs.ie — drugs.ie — Treatment service directory for the Republic of Ireland.
Australia
Crisis support
- Lifeline — 13 11 14 — lifeline.org.au — Free, 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.
- Beyond Blue — 1300 22 4636 — beyondblue.org.au — Mental health support, 24/7.
- 13YARN — 13 92 76 — 24/7 crisis support specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Substance use support
- DirectLine — 1800 888 236 — directline.org.au — Free, 24/7 drug and alcohol counselling and treatment referrals; based in Victoria, national referrals available.
- Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS) — Available in most states. In NSW: 1800 250 015; in QLD: 1800 177 833; in WA: 9442 5000. Search "[your state] ADIS" for local number.
- Hello Sunday Morning — hellosundaymorning.org.au — Australia's leading app-based alcohol behavior change program; also covers other substances.
- NDARC (National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre) — ndarc.med.unsw.edu.au — Research-based resources and treatment information.
New Zealand
Crisis support
- Need to Talk? (1737) — Call or text 1737 — 1737.org.nz — Free, 24/7. National mental health and addiction crisis line.
- Lifeline Aotearoa — 0800 543 354 — lifeline.org.nz — Free, 24/7.
Substance use support
- Alcohol Drug Helpline — 0800 787 797 — alcoholdrughelp.org.nz — Free, 24/7. Counseling and treatment referrals for all substances.
- Te Ara Tūhono — The government's integrated addiction treatment services; ask ADHL for referral pathways.
Global directories
For countries not listed above:
- Befrienders Worldwide — befrienders.org — A directory of crisis support centers in over 30 countries. Find the nearest center by country.
- International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) — iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres — Comprehensive crisis center directory organized by country.
- Find a Helpline — findahelpline.com — Searchable global directory of crisis and support helplines, updated regularly.
A note on these resources
This page is updated periodically, but helpline numbers and services change. If a number above doesn't connect, the organization's website will have the current contact details.
All helplines listed are free to call. None require you to give your name. You do not need to be in immediate crisis to call — questions, information, or just needing to talk to someone are all valid reasons to reach out.
Experiencing a crisis right now? In the US, call or text 988. Internationally, findahelpline.com will connect you to the nearest available service.
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