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Afghanistan افغانستان

No in-country suicide/crisis helpline is known to be operating in Afghanistan. The most accessible alternative is Ipso (International Psychosocial Organisation): free, confidential online video counselling with Dari- and Pashto-speaking counsellors worldwide via https://ipso-care.com (not a phone hotline; internet required). Ipso also runs a walk-in Psychosocial Counselling and Mental Health Center in Kabul. Local emergency number: 119 (police).

Albania Shqipëria116 111

ALO 116 111 – Albanian National Child Helpline — 116 111; live chat via alo116.al · 24/7 · Albanian · source (Children and young people only (adults may call to report concerns about a child); free; run by CRCA with UNICEF support.)

Linja e Këshillimit për Gra dhe Vajza (Counselling Line for Women and Girls) — 116 117; email linjaekeshillimit@gmail.com · 24/7 (unconfirmed) · Albanian · source (Women and girls only; free psychological and legal counseling; also the national hotline for domestic/gender-based violence.)

No dedicated all-ages suicide-prevention helpline exists in Albania (the frequently cited 127 is the ambulance number, not a crisis line). In an emergency call 112 (or ambulance 127).

Algeria الجزائر3033

Je t'écoute 3033 (Réseau NADA) — 3033 (call); SMS/WhatsApp 0781 00 60 65 (wa.me/213781006065) · 09:00-16:00, six days a week (closed Fridays) · Arabic, French · source (Free child- and youth-protection listening line run by the NADA network; covers abuse, trauma and distress - not suicide-specific.)

No dedicated national suicide-prevention line exists. The commonly cited 0560 00 13 38 is in fact the Algerian Red Crescent psychosocial-support line, aimed primarily at refugees and asylum-seekers.

Andorra177

Línia Verda 177 (suicide-prevention line) — 177 (call, free) · 24/7 · Catalan, Spanish · source (Launched September 2024 by Andorra's Ministry of Health with the Barcelona-based Fundació Ajuda i Esperança; confidential, can activate emergency services at high risk. A separate 24/7 WhatsApp emotional-support chat for young people exists at 651 651.)

Angola15015

SOS Criança — INAC (Instituto Nacional da Criança) — 15015 (toll-free) · 08:00–16:00 at launch (current hours unconfirmed); after-hours calls redirected to the Integrated Public Security Centre (CISP). · Portuguese · source (Children only — free, confidential, anonymous government line for reporting and getting help with violence against children; confirmed active by government portals through 2025. It is a child-protection line, not an emotional-support/suicide line.)

No dedicated suicide/emotional-support line for adults is known. Hospital Psiquiátrico de Luanda is the national psychiatric referral point (switchboard +244 222 335 870, unconfirmed). Emergency numbers: police 113, ambulance 112, fire 115.

Antigua and Barbuda463-5555

Support and Referral Centre (SARC) 24-hour crisis hotline — Directorate of Gender Affairs — (268) 463-5555 · 24/7 · English · source (Gender-based and sexual violence crisis line for adults (18+), staffed around the clock with psychosocial, medical and legal support — this is the country's main crisis hotline, not a suicide-specific service.)

No dedicated suicide-prevention line exists; SARC's 24-hour GBV crisis hotline above is the main staffed crisis service. Emergency number: 911 / 999.

Argentina0800-999-0091

Línea Nacional de Salud Mental (Dispositivo Nacional de Orientación y Apoyo en la Urgencia de Salud Mental) — 0800-999-0091 (free) · 24/7 · Spanish · source (National Ministry of Health line staffed by psychologists; provides support in mental-health emergencies and refers callers to local services.)

Centro de Asistencia al Suicida (CAS) — 135 (free from Buenos Aires City and Greater Buenos Aires); nationwide (011) 5275-1135 or 0800 345 1435 · Limited hours (volunteer-run) — check the schedule at asistenciaalsuicida.org.ar/horarios-de-atencion · Spanish · source (Long-running volunteer suicide-assistance NGO; anonymous and confidential, but lines can be busy and hours are not 24/7.)

Armenia Հայաստան0800 00 900

Հուզական աջակցության թեժ գիծ (Emotional Support Hotline — Mental Health Awareness Initiative, with Yerevan Municipality) — 0800 00 900 (toll-free) · Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00 (not 24/7) · Armenian · source (Free, confidential, covers all of Armenia; suicide is among its main support topics; video calls in Armenian sign language available. For immediate danger the service directs callers to emergency 911/112.)

Australia13 11 14

Lifeline Australia — 13 11 14 (call); text 0477 13 11 14; chat lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat/ · 24/7 (call, text and chat) · English · source (National crisis support and suicide prevention line. Service states crisis support is delivered in English; interpreter information on its website.)

Suicide Call Back Service — 1300 659 467 (call); online chat/video via website · 24/7 · English · source (Free professional phone and online counselling for anyone affected by suicide.)

13YARN — 13 92 76 (call) · 24/7 · English · source (Crisis line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, answered by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporters.)

Austria Österreich142

Telefonseelsorge — Notruf 142 — 142 (call, free); chat via onlineberatung-telefonseelsorge.at (daily 16:00–23:00); email · 24/7 (phone) · German · source (Austria's national emergency number for emotional crises; free, anonymous, calls not visible on the phone bill.)

Azerbaijan Azərbaycan116 111

Azerbaijan Child Helpline Service — 116 111 (call); SMS/WhatsApp +994 50 680-22-80 (alt SMS +994 51 580-22-80) · 24/7 · Azerbaijani, Russian, English · source (For children, adolescents (and women per its listing); suicide and self-harm among supported topics; member of Child Helpline International. Official site childhelpline.uptodate.az was unreachable at research time.)

No dedicated adult suicide-prevention line could be confirmed in Azerbaijan. The 24/7 child helpline 116 111 is the main crisis service; ambulance is 103.

Bahamas322-2763

National Hotline for 24-Hour Crisis Intervention (Department of Social Services) — (242) 322-2763 or (242) 422-2763 (New Providence & Family Islands); (242) 351-7763 (Freeport) · 24/7 · English · source (Government crisis-intervention line (Ministry of Social Services); there is no separate suicide-specific line, so this serves as the Bahamas' suicide hotline. Community Counselling & Assessment Centre (242) 323-3293 offers mental-health services in office hours.)

Bahamas Crisis Centre — (242) 328-0922 · 24/7 · English · source (Volunteer-run NGO line, primarily for domestic violence and abuse but takes any crisis situation.)

Bahrain البحرين3844 7588

Shamsaha (women's crisis advocacy) — 3844 7588 (call; +973 3844 7588); Arabic line 6671 0901 (unconfirmed) · 24/7 · English, Arabic · source (Women only: 24/7 women's crisis advocacy programme (domestic and sexual abuse focus). Bahrain has no general national suicide/crisis line.)

Child Helpline 998 (Ministry of Social Development) — 998 (call); alternative 1710 3280 · Sun-Thu 7:00-14:00 · Arabic, English · source (Children and youth only; covers self-harm and suicidal thoughts among its topics.)

Bangladesh বাংলাদেশ09612-119911

Kaan Pete Roi — 09612-119911 (call) · Daily, 15:00–03:00 (not 24/7) · Bengali (Bangla), English · source (Bangladesh's first and only emotional-support and suicide-prevention helpline; volunteer-run, confidential; Befrienders Worldwide member. Two numbers circulate: 09612-119911 (preferred) and 09638 881 888. National emergency number: 999.)

Barbados536-4500

Lifeline Barbados (Ministry of Health and Wellness mental health hotline) — 536-4500 · 24/7 (24-hour service since its official launch in April 2024) · English · source (Run directly by the Ministry of Health and Wellness with trained operators; provides information, emotional support, crisis intervention and referrals, including for suicidal ideation.)

BPW Crisis Hotline and Safe Haven for Women — 246-287-9344 (call, text or WhatsApp) · 24/7 · English · source (Women only — gender-based violence crisis line and shelter run by the Business & Professional Women's Club of Barbados.)

Belarus Беларусь133

Служба экстренной психологической помощи «133» (national emergency psychological help line) — 133 (free from all Belarusian operators: Beltelecom, A1, MTS, life:)) · 24/7 · Russian · source (Unified national short number answered by Ministry of Health psychologists; anonymous; launched 2025 and confirmed active as of July 2026.)

Республиканская детская телефонная линия (National Children's Helpline) — 8-801-100-1611 (free from any phone in Belarus) · 24/7 · Russian · source (For children and teenagers; explicitly aimed at suicide prevention and crisis psychological help; anonymous.)

Телефон доверия Клинического центра «Психиатрия — наркология» (Minsk) — 8 (017) 311-00-99; messengers (Telegram/Viber/WhatsApp) +375 29 899-04-01 · 24/7 · Russian · source (Adult emergency psychological help line of the Minsk clinical centre of psychiatry and narcology.)

Belgium België / Belgique1813

Zelfmoordlijn — 1813 (call, free); chat via zelfmoord1813.be (daily 17:00–24:00, Wed from 12:00); email · 24/7 (phone) · Dutch · source (Flemish/Dutch-language suicide line for Belgium.)

Centre de Prévention du Suicide — ligne d'écoute — 0800 32 123 (call, free) · 24/7 · French · source (French-language suicide-prevention line; anonymous, staffed by trained volunteers.)

Telefonhilfe 108 (Ostbelgien) — 108 (call); chat and email via telefonhilfe.be · 24/7 (phone) · German · source (Crisis line for Belgium's German-speaking community; anonymous.)

Belize

No dedicated national suicide/crisis helpline exists in Belize. In an emergency dial 911. The Ministry of Health & Wellness toll-free general hotline 0-800-MOH-CARE (0-800-664-2273, English) offers mental-health assistance and can direct callers to the mental-health clinics at district public hospitals.

Benin Bénin7344

Ligne Verte 7344 (ABMS / PSI Benin) — 7344 (call - free from MTN, Moov and Celtiis/BBCOM) · Mon-Fri 09:00-21:00, Sat 09:00-17:00 · French · source (Anonymous, confidential health-counselling line (sexual/reproductive health, HIV, violence against women, general wellbeing) run by ABMS since 2009. A health information/support line, not a dedicated suicide line.)

Ligne d'Assistance aux Enfants 138 (Gouvernement du Benin / UNICEF) — 138 (call, free on all networks) · 24/7 · French · source (Children and youth only - child-protection assistance line.)

No dedicated suicide-prevention line exists; the two lines above are the closest operating services. Emergency: 112.

Bhutan འབྲུག་ཡུལ1010

The PEMA Helpline (via national hotline 1010) — 1010 (call) · 24/7 · Dzongkha, English · source (National mental-health hotline: 1010 is managed by the Royal Bhutan Police and calls seeking mental-health support are linked to counsellors of The PEMA (the national Secretariat for Mental Health and Wellness). Languages are not officially published; Dzongkha and English are the standard working languages of PEMA counsellors. PEMA office: 02 332862.)

Bolivia800 11 3040

Familia Segura (UNICEF Bolivia with Colegio de Psicólogos de La Paz and partners) — 800 11 3040 (free from landline or mobile); WhatsApp 777 97667 · Daily 06:00–24:00 · Spanish · source (Not a dedicated suicide line but the closest national free psycho-emotional support line: handles suicidal ideation, emotional crisis and violence cases for all ages (over 1,400 suicidal-ideation cases attended since 2020). No government-run national suicide-prevention line was found.)

No dedicated national suicide line exists; Familia Segura (800 11 3040, 06:00–24:00) is the closest alternative. General emergency numbers: 110 (police) / 168 (ambulance in some cities).

Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosna i Hercegovina / Босна и Херцеговина080 05 03 05

Plavi telefon (Udruženje Nova generacija) — 080 05 03 05 (free call); chat at plavitelefon.ba; email plavi.telefon@novageneracija.org · Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00 · Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian · source (Free, anonymous line primarily for children, young people (6–30) and parents; covers self-harm and suicidal thoughts. No 24/7 nationwide adult suicide line was found — in acute emergency call 124 (ambulance) or 122 (police).)

Botswana7552 7590

Lifeline - FTMTB Botswana Helpline — 7552 7590 or 7380 7492 · Not published · Not published — Setswana and English expected but unverified · source (Botswana's national suicide-prevention helpline (free, confidential); LifeLine International member. Also given as 75 527 590. Ordinary mobile numbers, not a toll-free short code.)

Childline Botswana — 116 or 3900 900 · Until 23:00 daily (as reported May 2025; not 24/7) · Not published — Setswana and English expected but unverified · source (Children only; free, confidential telephone counselling.)

Brazil Brasil188

CVV – Centro de Valorização da Vida — 188 (free, no call charge); chat at cvv.org.br/chat; email via website · 24/7 · Portuguese · source (Brazil's national emotional-support and suicide-prevention line, volunteer-run since 1962; also offers in-person listening posts in many cities.)

Brunei145

Talian Harapan 145 (Hope Line) — 145 (call) · 24/7 (reported upgrade from the original 8:00–23:00; the MOH site lists the number without hours) · Malay, English · source (Ministry of Health mental-health hotline answered by trained MOH mental-health professionals; listed among official MOH emergency hotlines. Languages are the MOH's standard working languages — official language listing not published.)

Bulgaria България116 111

Национална телефонна линия за деца 116 111 (National Children's Helpline) — 116 111 · 24/7 · Bulgarian · source (Children/adolescents and adults calling about a child; free; run under the State Agency for Child Protection.)

Bulgarian Red Cross psychosocial support line — 0800 11 466 · Daily 08:00–18:00 · Bulgarian · source (General psychosocial support (launched during COVID-19, still listed as active by UNHCR Bulgaria); not suicide-specific.)

Bulgaria has no dedicated national 24/7 suicide-prevention line for adults. The Bulgarian Red Cross runs a Sofia 'Телефон на доверието' (02 492 30 30) covering depression and suicidal ideation; its current hours are unconfirmed. In an emergency call 112.

Burkina Faso3005

MSI Burkina Faso Ligne Verte — 3005 (call - free from Telecel, Orange and Moov); text/WhatsApp 66 00 09 11 (anytime) · Calls Mon-Fri 07:00-19:00, weekends 09:00-16:00; WhatsApp messages answered daily · French · source (Marie Stopes counselling line aimed at adolescents/young people, centred on sexual & reproductive health but also listed for anxiety, depression and trauma; not a dedicated suicide line.)

No dedicated suicide/crisis line. Humanite & Inclusion runs a free remote psychosocial support phone service (Mon-Fri 07:00-20:00, Sat 08:00-12:00), mainly for displaced people, but does not publish a public number. Medical emergency: 15.

Burundi Uburundi72 005 154

Human Health Aid Burundi (HHA Burundi) Helpline — 72 005 154 (call; from abroad +257 72 005 154); WhatsApp wa.me/25772005154 · 24/7 · French, Kirundi, English · source (NGO (humanhealthaid.com) offering free counselling, including for suicide-related distress. A different number in circulation, 69 77 63 67, could not be confirmed; use the number given here.)

Cabo Verde800 18 18

Linha de Apoio as Vitimas de VBG (ICIEG) — 800 18 18 (call, free from all national fixed and mobile networks) · Weekdays 08:00-20:00; also described as 24/7 (unconfirmed) · Portuguese · source (Gender-based-violence support line of the Instituto Cabo-verdiano para a Igualdade e Equidade de Genero offering psychological support and counselling; confidential; Kriolu (Cape Verdean Creole) very likely answered but not formally documented. Not a dedicated suicide line.)

Cabo Verde has no dedicated suicide/mental-health helpline. Police emergency: 132; medical emergency: 130.

Cambodia កម្ពុជា023 63 66 991

TPO Cambodia (Transcultural Psychosocial Organization) Helpline — 023 63 66 991 (call) · Mon–Fri 8:00–12:00 and 13:00–16:00 · Khmer, English · source (NGO mental-health intake/support line, office hours only; not a 24/7 crisis line. An alternate TPO number, 017 222 372, also circulates.)

Child Helpline Cambodia — 1280 (call, free — works even with zero phone credit); Facebook @chc1280 · 24/7 · Khmer · source (For children and young people up to 25 (parents/caregivers may also call). Free phone counselling, referral and follow-up.)

Cameroon Cameroun1510

Numéro vert santé mentale — Ministère de la Santé Publique (MINSANTE psychological assistance line) — 1510 (toll-free from any Cameroonian network) · 24/7 (per Oct 2022 press reporting; ministry still actively promoting the line in Jan 2024) · French, English (assumed for the officially bilingual government call centre; not independently verified) · source (Ministry of Public Health call centre staffed by mental-health personnel; handles psychological distress, substance use and crisis support. The closest thing to a national line, not a dedicated suicide hotline. The line launched as 1511 and more recent references use 1510; if one fails, try the other. A commonly circulated number could not be confirmed and is omitted.)

Lignes Vertes Cameroun (child helpline, migrating to 116) — 116 (also 222 23 25 50) · Mon–Fri 07:30–15:30 · French · source (Children and young people only; Child Helpline International member operating under the Ministry of Social Affairs.)

Canada9-8-8

9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline — Call or text 9-8-8 · 24/7 · English, French · source (National service operated by CAMH on behalf of the Government of Canada.)

Kids Help Phone — 1-800-668-6868 (call); text CONNECT to 686868; live chat at kidshelpphone.ca · 24/7 · English, French · source (For children, teens and young adults. Phone counselling interpretation available in 100+ languages.)

Hope for Wellness Help Line (First Nations and Inuit) — 1-855-242-3310 (call); chat at hopeforwellness.ca · 24/7 · English, French, Cree, Ojibway, Inuktitut · source (Culturally grounded support for Indigenous peoples; Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitut offered on request.)

Central African Republic Centrafrique / Bêafrîka

No dedicated suicide/crisis helpline. Emergency: police 117, fire 118. In Bangui, MSF's Tongolo centre at the Hôpital Communautaire provides free 24/7 medical and psychosocial care for survivors of sexual violence (walk-in; no public hotline number).

Chad Tchad / تشاد

No dedicated suicide/crisis or psychological-support helpline is known in Chad. Emergency numbers: police 17, fire 18; SAMU ambulance in N'Djamena 2251-4242.

Chile4141

Línea de Prevención del Suicidio *4141 – "No estás solo, no estás sola" (Ministerio de Salud) — *4141 from a mobile phone (free) · 24/7 · Spanish · source (Free and confidential, answered by psychologists trained in suicidal-crisis care; created December 2022, 24/7 since 2023.)

Salud Responde, opción 2 (orientación psicológica) — 600 360 7777, then option 2 · 24/7 · Spanish · source (MINSAL's general health line; option 2 gives psychological support — useful alternative from landlines, where *4141 may not work.)

China 中国12356

12356 National Psychological Assistance Hotline (12356全国统一心理援助热线) — 12356 · Daily; minimum 18 hours/day required per city, many regions 24/7 (not uniformly 24/7) · Mandarin Chinese · source (National Health Commission hotline launched Jan 2025, nationwide across all 31 provinces since May 2025; routes to your local psychological-assistance center, so hours vary by city.)

Beijing Suicide Research and Prevention Center hotline (北京心理危机研究与干预中心热线) — 010-8295-1332 (mobile/VoIP callers); 800-810-1117 (toll-free from landlines) · 24/7 (per China Daily and directory listings; the official homepage confirms the numbers but does not print hours) · Mandarin Chinese · source (WHO Collaborating Centre for suicide prevention, based at Beijing Huilongguan Hospital; China's longest-running dedicated suicide-prevention line.)

Lifeline China — 400 821 1215; chat via WeChat account "LifelineConnect" · 10:00-22:00, 365 days a year · English · source (English-only volunteer support line for the English-speaking community across China.)

Colombia106

Línea 106 – Línea Nacional de Salud Mental (Ministerio de Salud y Protección Social) — 106 (free from any landline or mobile in Colombia) · 24/7 · Spanish · source (Free and confidential; national coverage. In some cities (e.g. Bogotá) the local 106 team also answers via WhatsApp; video-call attention available by appointment.)

Línea Salvavidas – Fundación Sergio Urrego — 311 766 8666 (call or WhatsApp) · Not 24/7; hours not published — check website · Spanish · source (NGO suicide-prevention line with a focus on young people and LGBTQ+ youth.)

Comoros Komori / Comores

Comoros has no dedicated crisis or emotional-support line; mental-health infrastructure is minimal. Emergency: police 17; ambulance 772 03 73 (Moroni).

Costa Rica800-2737-869

Línea Aquí Estoy (Colegio de Profesionales en Psicología de Costa Rica) — 800-2737-869 (800-AQESTOY, call, free) · Mon–Fri 14:00–22:00; Sat 9:00–16:00 (per aquiestoy.cr; one regional guide says Sat until 17:00) · Spanish · source (Staffed by licensed psychologists; covers emotional crisis including suicidal ideation and risk. Outside opening hours, the national 9-1-1 emergency system (24/7) handles crises.)

PANI Línea 1147 (children and adolescents) — 1147 (call); WhatsApp +506 8989-1147 · Mon–Fri 7:00–22:00 · Spanish · source (Patronato Nacional de la Infancia line for minors — psychological first aid and protection issues. Youth-only.)

Croatia Hrvatska01 4833 888

Plavi telefon — 01 4833 888 (call) · Mon–Fri 09:00–20:00 · Croatian · source (General emotional-support line (also email info@plavi-telefon.hr). Croatia has no 24/7 nationwide suicide line; outside hours use emergency 112 or hospital psychiatric emergency services.)

Psihološki centar TESA — 01 4828 888 (call) · Weekdays 10:00–22:00 · Croatian · source (Psychological help line; also offers e-counselling via the website.)

Hrabri telefon — 116 111 (call); WhatsApp 099 2121 714 · Weekdays 09:00–20:00 (check site for current schedule) · Croatian · source (Children, teens and parents only.)

Cuba103

Línea Confidencial 103 (Línea Confidencial Antidrogas) — 103 · 24/7 · Spanish · source (State-run confidential line, free and anonymous, created as the national anti-drug counselling line (Ministry of Public Health, 2002); since 2020 it also provides general psychological support. Some Cuban press reports describe it as 24h Mon–Fri rather than 7 days. No dedicated suicide-specific line exists in Cuba.)

Aquí Estoy Chat — WhatsApp +54 9 11 5199 3599 or +52 1 55 9337 8286 (via aquiestoy.chat) · Mon–Fri, 2 PM–10 PM Cuba time · Spanish · source (Regional Spanish-language emotional-support chat (warmline) staffed by trained volunteers, not therapists; serves Cuba and other Spanish-speaking countries via WhatsApp from abroad.)

Cyprus Κύπρος / Kıbrıs8000 7773

Cyprus Samaritans — 8000 7773 (freephone call) · Daily 16:00–00:00 · English, Greek · source (Befrienders Worldwide affiliate; volunteer emotional support. By law they cannot take calls from anyone under 18. The former youth line 1410 stopped after the pandemic (relaunch planned).)

Hope for Children – Helpline — 1466 (call) · 24/7 · Greek, English · source (For children and parents (abuse, bullying, distress); staffed by psychologists, social workers and lawyers; free. The organisation also runs 116 111.)

Czechia Česko116 123

Linka první psychické pomoci 116 123 (Cesta z krize) — 116 123; chat via linkapsychickepomoci.cz (Mon–Fri 13:00–18:00, weekends/holidays 8:00–13:00) · 24/7 (phone) · Czech · source (The only free crisis line for adults (18+) in Czechia.)

Linka bezpečí — 116 111; chat and email via linkabezpeci.cz · 24/7 · Czech · source (Children and young people up to 25 (students up to 26) only.)

Democratic Republic of the Congo RD Congo117

Tukinge Watoto child helpline (117) — 117 · 24/7 · French (per Child Helpline International; local languages likely but unverified) · source (Children and young people only; child-protection counselling line operated by War Child. No national adult suicide/crisis line is known in DRC; general emergency number is 112 (police). ASAS RDC (Kinshasa suicide-prevention association, +243 894 718 548) is an advocacy organization, not a staffed crisis line.)

Denmark Danmark70 201 201

Livslinien — 70 201 201 (call); chat and write via livslinien.dk (chat Mon–Fri 17–21, Sat–Sun 13–17) · Daily 09:00–05:00 (phone; extended from 11:00 on 1 July 2026) · Danish · source (Denmark's national suicide-prevention line; anonymous. Not 24/7 — for acute danger call 112.)

Djibouti Djibouti / جيبوتي1520

UNFD Ligne Verte 1520 (Union Nationale des Femmes Djiboutiennes — Cellule d'Écoute, d'Information et d'Orientation) — 1520 (free call) · 24/7 · French, local languages (Somali/Afar, per service description) · source (Listening and psychosocial-support line primarily for women affected by gender-based violence; the closest operating service, as Djibouti has no dedicated suicide line. Current operation is unconfirmed. Emergency: police 17, ambulance 19.)

Dominica767-317-3030

Lifeline Dominica Helpline — 767-317-3030 · Mon–Fri 10 PM–4 AM; Sat–Sun 2 PM–4 AM · English · source (Volunteer, faith-based NGO line focused on gender-based violence and emotional support; not primarily a service for people experiencing suicidal thoughts.)

No dedicated suicide-prevention line exists; Lifeline Dominica (above, limited overnight/weekend hours, GBV-focused) is the only crisis helpline operating. For psychiatric emergencies: Acute Psychiatric Unit at Dominica China Friendship Hospital. Emergency number: 999 (911 also listed by some services).

Dominican Republic República Dominicana811

Línea de Salud Mental 811 (Ministerio de Salud Pública / SNS) — 811 (legacy number 809-200-1400 also in use during transition) · 24/7 · Spanish · source (Free, confidential national mental-health line announced February 2026 under the National Mental Health Strategy 2026–2030, replacing the SNS 'Cuida tu Salud Mental' contact centre (809-200-1400, staffed by psychologists 24/7 since 2023).)

Línea de Emergencia *212 (Ministerio de la Mujer) — *212 · 24/7 · Spanish · source (Women and children — free, confidential emergency line of the Ministry of Women for gender-based violence (mujer.gob.do).)

Ecuador171

Línea 171, opción 6 – Salud Mental (Ministerio de Salud Pública) — 171, then press option 6 (free from any landline or mobile) · Mon–Fri 07:00–19:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–14:00 (closing time may be as late as 20:00); not 24/7 · Spanish · source (Free psychological first aid and crisis support staffed by MSP mental-health professionals; treat the listed hours as approximate. Outside hours the national emergency number is 911.)

Egypt مصر16328

Mental Health Hotline 16328 (General Secretariat of Mental Health and Addiction Treatment, Ministry of Health and Population) — 16328 (call); alternative landline 02 2081 6831 · 24/7 · Arabic · source (Free, confidential government line covering psychological distress, suicide risk and addiction, with referral to 24 specialized facilities. Also serves refugees, including Sudanese arrivals.)

El Salvador7071-1302

ISSS Te Escucha (#TeEscucho) — 7071-1302 (call, 24/7); 2591-6557 (Mon–Fri office hours) · 24/7 · Spanish · source (Free telephone psychological and psychiatric attention run by the Instituto Salvadoreño del Seguro Social; open to the entire population, not only ISSS members. Phone-only.)

MINSAL Línea 131 (atención psicológica) — 131, then select the option for your region (1: San Salvador; 2: Chalatenango/La Libertad; 3: San Vicente/Cuscatlán/Cabañas/La Paz; 4: Ahuachapán/Sonsonate/Santa Ana; 5: La Unión/San Miguel/Morazán) · Unconfirmed; not known to be 24/7 · Spanish · source (Ministry of Health medical tele-assistance line with a psychological-attention option. Note: 126, sometimes listed for El Salvador, is ISDEMU's women's line, not a general crisis number.)

126 Te Orienta (ISDEMU) — 126 (call, free); WhatsApp 7854-9521 · 24/7 · Spanish · source (Women only — guidance, psychological and legal support for women facing gender-based violence; run by the Instituto Salvadoreño para el Desarrollo de la Mujer.)

Equatorial Guinea Guinea Ecuatorial

No dedicated suicide/crisis helpline is known in Equatorial Guinea. Emergency numbers: police 114, ambulance 115, fire 112. Spain's 024 line does not serve Equatorial Guinea.

Eritrea ኤርትራ / إرتريا

Eritrea has no dedicated crisis or emotional-support line; care is facility-based, chiefly St Mary's Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital in Asmara. Emergency: 112 (general); police 113; ambulance 114.

Estonia Eesti116 123

Hingehoiutelefon 116 123 (emotional support and spiritual care line) — 116 123 · 24/7 · Estonian, Russian, English · source (Free national line for psychological crisis, grief, anxiety and suicidal thoughts; Estonia's former mental-health support line (vaimse tervise tugiliin) was merged into this number.)

Lasteabi 116 111 (Child Helpline Estonia) — 116 111; chat via lasteabi.ee · 24/7 · Estonian, Russian, English · source (Children/youth and adults calling about a child.)

Eluliin (emotional support line) — 655 8088 (Estonian); 655 5688 (Russian) · Daily 19:00–07:00 · Estonian, Russian · source (Evening/overnight emotional support; separate numbers per language.)

Eswatini eSwatini2404 3160

Eswatini (Swaziland) Mental Health Association — 2404 3160 · 24/7 (unconfirmed) · Not published — siSwati and English expected but unverified · source (Current operation of this number could not be confirmed; verify before relying on it. The NATICC helpline is a gender-based-violence reporting line, not a suicide line. National emergencies: 999 (police), 977 (medical).)

Ethiopia ኢትዮጵያ

No dedicated crisis line confirmed. A 24/7 national mental-health hotline, 8335 (attributed to the Ministry of Health and the Ethiopian Mental Health Society), is commonly circulated but could not be confirmed; treat it with caution. The Mental Health Service Users Association (mhsua.org, +251 945 56 56 56, Addis Ababa) is a peer-support organization, not a crisis line. Emergency: 911 (Addis Ababa); police 991; ambulance 907.

Fiji Viti / फिजी1543

Lifeline Fiji - National Crisis & Suicide Prevention Toll-Free Line — 1543 (toll-free) · 24/7 · English, iTaukei (Fijian) and Fiji Hindi - service reports counsellors combine English with native languages · source (Lifeline International member; volunteer crisis-intervention workers. An earlier toll-free number, 132 454, is still given for callers outside Fiji.)

Empower Pacific 24/7 Counselling Helpline — 5626 (Vodafone and Digicel); SMS 2937141 · 24/7 · English · source (Professional counselling NGO with centres across Fiji. Counsellors are Fiji-based; iTaukei/Hindi capability likely but not confirmed in its published materials.)

Finland Suomi09 2525 0111

MIELI Kriisipuhelin (Crisis Helpline) — 09 2525 0111 (Finnish line, call); 09 2525 0112 (Swedish line: Mon & Wed 16–20, Tue/Thu/Fri 9–13); crisis chat via mieli.fi · 24/7 (Finnish line); Swedish line limited hours · Finnish, Swedish · source (Run by MIELI Mental Health Finland; standard call rates, MIELI charges nothing. English-language crisis support available via MIELI's chat and counselling services.)

France3114

3114 — Numéro national de prévention du suicide — 3114 (call, free); chat via 3114.fr · 24/7 · French · source (State-run national suicide-prevention number (launched 2021), answered by trained health professionals (nurses/psychologists); also for worried relatives and professionals.)

SOS Amitié — 09 72 39 40 50 (call); chat via sos-amitie.com (13:00–03:00) · 24/7 (phone) · French · source (Volunteer-run emotional-support line; anonymous.)

Gabon1324

Numéro vert 1324 — Centre National de Santé Mentale (CNSM), suicide prevention and mental health line — 1324 (toll-free) · 24/7 · French · source (Answered by psychiatry professionals of the CNSM (Melen, near Libreville); explicitly for suicidal thoughts, anxiety and psychological distress — slogan 'Parler de suicide peut sauver des vies'. Running since 2023, relaunched under the 'Zéro Maladie Mentale' operation in June 2025; the CNSM's official Facebook page (facebook.com/cnsmgabon) was still promoting it in January 2026.)

Numéro victimes ou témoins de violences (Gabon Égalité) — 1404 (toll-free) · 24/7 · French · source (For victims or witnesses of domestic and sexual violence (Ministry of Family / Gabon Égalité programme), staffed by counselors. Not a suicide line.)

Gambia199

Child Helpline Gambia (199) — 199 (call, free on all networks) · 24/7 · English, Wolof, Fula · source (Run under the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare; child protection and GBV focus, but also takes anxiety/depression calls. Not a dedicated suicide line.)

Gender-Based Violence Helpline (1313) — 1313 (call, toll-free) · Mon-Fri approx. 10:00-22:00 (service says calls at other hours may still be answered) · English, Wolof, Mandinka, Fula · source (GBV-focused (Ministry of Gender / UNFPA / Paradise Foundation, launched 2020); staffed by social workers and psychotherapists; also listed for self-harm support.)

The Gambia has no dedicated suicide/mental-health helpline; the two protection helplines above are the closest operating services.

Georgia საქართველო116 006

Consultation Hotline for Assistance to Victims of Violence (State Fund, Ministry of Health) — 116 006 (free from all operators) · 24/7 · Georgian · source (State-run line focused on domestic/sexual violence and trafficking but provides psychological counselling to all callers; interpretation service available.)

No dedicated suicide-prevention line could be confirmed in Georgia; a commonly circulated number could not be confirmed and is omitted. Closest real options: 116 006 (24/7 state violence-victims line with psychological counselling) and the national emergency number 112.

Germany Deutschland0800 111 0 111

TelefonSeelsorge — 0800 111 0 111, 0800 111 0 222 or 116 123 (all free calls); chat and email via online.telefonseelsorge.de · 24/7 · German · source (Free and anonymous; calls do not appear on the phone bill. Church-run but open to everyone.)

Ghana0800 678 678

Mental Health Authority Helpline (Psychosocial Line) — 0800 678 678 (call, toll-free) · Mon-Fri approx. 09:00-17:00 GMT; sometimes described as 24-hour (unconfirmed) · English, Akan, Ewe · source (Ghana's official government psychosocial/suicide-support line (Mental Health Authority, mha-ghana.com). Emergency numbers: 112 or 193 (ambulance).)

Greece Ελλάδα1018

1018 – Γραμμή Παρέμβασης για την Αυτοκτονία (Klimaka NGO suicide intervention line) — 1018 (call) · 24/7 · Greek · source (Greece's dedicated suicide crisis-intervention line, run by the NGO Klimaka; also presented at suicide-help.gr.)

10306 – Εθνική Γραμμή Ψυχοκοινωνικής Υποστήριξης (National Psychosocial Support Line) — 10306 (call) · 24/7 · Greek · source (Free, anonymous Ministry of Health line staffed by psychologists (scientific supervision: 1st Psychiatric Clinic, University of Athens).)

SOS 1056 – National Children's Line (The Smile of the Child) — 1056 (call); chat at chat1056.hamogelo.gr · 24/7 · Greek · source (For children/adolescents and adults worried about a child; the organisation also answers the European child helpline 116 111.)

Greenland Kalaallit Nunaat / Grønland80 11 80

Tusaannga — 80 11 80 (call); SMS to 1899 · 24/7 · Greenlandic, Danish · source (Greenland's national anonymous, free counselling line (public health service); open to children, youth and adults. Materials are in Greenlandic and Danish; English support is not advertised. 24/7.)

Grenada988

988 Suicide Hotline for Crisis Response (Ministry of Mental Health, Wellness and Religious Affairs) — 988 (toll-free); WhatsApp numbers published by the ministry · Hours not published at launch (intended as an always-available crisis service; verify locally) · English · source (Newly launched 28 July 2026 with PAHO support; trained responders using crisis-intervention protocols, with referral into Grenada's mental-health network. Supersedes older listings such as (473) 440-6849 found on legacy crisis-line lists.)

Sweet Water Foundation Child Helpline — 473-800-4444 (call or WhatsApp) · 24/7 · English · source (Child- and youth-focused (also parents and women): counselling around abuse, sexuality and family issues — not a general suicide line.)

Guatemala4712 3320

Amavida (Aférrate a la Vida) — 4712 3320 or 4151 5850 (call) · Hours not published · Spanish · source (Volunteer NGO suicide-prevention line staffed by psychologists; also reachable via their 'Aférrate a la Vida' Facebook page. Guatemala has no dedicated government crisis number. Caution: the commonly circulated 24/7 line '1503 Alerta Joven' could not be confirmed.)

Liga Guatemalteca de Higiene Mental — 2232-6269 or 2238-3739 (call) · Office hours (not a 24/7 hotline) · Spanish · source (Long-standing mental-health NGO offering low-cost psychological attention and referrals; not a round-the-clock crisis line.)

Guinea Guinée

Guinea has no dedicated suicide/crisis or emotional-support helpline. The nearest alternative is in-person psychiatric care at the psychiatry service of Donka National Hospital (CHU de Conakry).

Guinea-Bissau Guiné-Bissau1919

Linha Saude 24h — 1919 (from Orange) or 2020 (from MTN) - free from the respective network · 24/7 · Portuguese · source (General health advice/triage line (launched July 2024 by NGO Associacao VIDA with Portuguese support), not a dedicated suicide line - but its 13 operators include a psychologist. Operators are local staff, so Guinea-Bissau Creole (Kriol) is likely answered but not formally documented.)

No dedicated suicide/crisis helpline exists; Linha Saude 24h (above) is the only free phone service with psychological capacity.

Guyana915

915 Suicide Prevention Helpline (Ministry of Health – Mental Health Unit) — 915 (toll-free); 24/7 online chat at mentalhealth.gov.gy · 24/7 · English, Guyanese Creole · source (Launched May 2025; confidential, with a rapid-response team that can be dispatched for callers in acute crisis. Mental Health Unit office lines: 225-0804 / 223-6604.)

Haiti Haïti / Ayiti2919-9000

Asistans Psikolojik an Ijans (AHPsy emergency psychological assistance line) — 2919-9000 (+509 29 19 9000) · 24/7 (unconfirmed) · Haitian Creole, French · source (Run by the Association Haïtienne de Psychologie (ahpsy.org.ht) through its emergency psychotherapeutic intervention unit (CIPUH); trained psychology responders triage and refer to professionals. Caution: the '116' number that circulates on some lists could not be confirmed as a suicide line.)

Kay Fanm Ligne d'urgence — *322; call/text/WhatsApp +509 3433-7832 · Limited daytime/afternoon hours (not 24/7) · Haitian Creole, French · source (Women and girls only — crisis line for victims of gender-based violence, run by the feminist organization Kay Fanm.)

Honduras150

Teléfono de la Esperanza (Asociación Hondureña del Teléfono de la Esperanza) — 150 (call, free from any mobile or landline); alternative +504 2558-0808 · Mon–Sat approx. 8:00–20:00 (not 24/7) · Spanish · source (Volunteer NGO emotional-support and crisis line based in San Pedro Sula; part of the international Teléfono de la Esperanza network. Its main web presence is its Facebook page (facebook.com/telefonodelaesperanzahn).)

Hong Kong 香港2389 2222

The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong - 24-Hour Emotional Support Hotline (香港撒瑪利亞防止自殺會) — 2389 2222 (Cantonese, 24/7); English Emotional Support Hotline 2389 2223; online chat "Chat窿" via sbhk.org.hk · 24/7 (Cantonese line); English line and chat operate limited hours not published on the site · Cantonese, English (dedicated line 2389 2223) · source

The Samaritans Hong Kong - 24-Hour Multilingual Suicide Prevention Hotline (撒瑪利亞會) — 2896 0000 · 24/7 · English, Cantonese, Putonghua (Mandarin), other languages where volunteers are available · source (The main English-capable crisis line in Hong Kong; listed as "Multi-Lingual Suicide Prevention Hotline, 24 hours" on the government's Shall We Talk emergency-helplines page.)

18111 Mental Health Support Hotline (Government) — 18111 (call); WhatsApp messaging to 18111 also supported (text, photo, audio - no voice/video calls) · 24/7 · Cantonese · source (Government one-stop mental-health support and referral hotline launched under the 2022 Policy Address. English/Putonghua availability is standard for HK government services but is not explicitly stated on the official page.)

Hungary Magyarország116-123

Magyar Lelki Elsősegély Telefonszolgálatok Szövetsége (LESZ) — 116-123 (also 06 80 810 600) · 24/7 · Hungarian · source (Free and anonymous from landline and mobile nationwide.)

Kék Vonal Gyermekkrízis Alapítvány — 116 111; chat and email via kek-vonal.hu · 24/7 · Hungarian · source (Children and young people up to 24, plus adults concerned about a child.)

Iceland Ísland1717

Hjálparsími Rauða krossins 1717 (Icelandic Red Cross Helpline) — 1717 (call, free); online chat at 1717.is / raudikrossinn.is; from abroad +354 580 1710 · 24/7 · Icelandic, English (on request) · source (General emotional-support and crisis line run by the Red Cross; free, anonymous, no problem too small or large.)

Píeta samtökin (Pieta helpline) — 552 2218 (call) · 24/7 · Icelandic · source (Suicide-prevention-specific organisation; also supports people bereaved by suicide and worried relatives. Free, no referral needed.)

India भारत14416

Tele-MANAS (National Tele Mental Health Programme, Govt of India) — 14416 (call, toll-free); alternate toll-free 1-800-891-4416 · 24/7 · Hindi, English, 20 Indian languages in total — caller selects language (incl. Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Urdu, Assamese, Nepali and others) · source (India's official national mental-health helpline, run by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare; free counselling with referral to psychiatric care where needed.)

AASRA — 9820466726 (24/7 helpline); Mumbai landline 022 2754 6669 · 24/7 · Hindi, English · source (Volunteer-run suicide-prevention and emotional-support NGO (Navi Mumbai), Befrienders Worldwide affiliate; accepts calls from anywhere in India.)

Vandrevala Foundation Helpline — 9999 666 555 (call or WhatsApp) · 24/7 · Hindi, English, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Punjabi, Urdu · source (Free 24/7 crisis counselling by phone and WhatsApp chat in 11 Indian languages.)

Indonesia119

Healing119 — Layanan Kesehatan Jiwa Kementerian Kesehatan (formerly SEJIWA) — 119 ext. 8 (call, for suicide/mental-health emergencies); counselling chat via WhatsApp through healing119.id · 24/7 · Indonesian · source (Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) national mental-health and suicide-prevention hotline; healing119.id is the current platform for the former SEJIWA 119 ext. 8 service.)

Iran ایران1480

Sedaye Moshaver 1480 (State Welfare Organization counselling line) — 1480 (call) · Daily 8:00-24:00 · Persian (Farsi) · source (Free phone psychological counselling from Behzisti (State Welfare Organization), including suicide-related calls. 1480 is the general counselling line; the national addiction line is 09628.)

Social Emergency Hotline 123 (اورژانس اجتماعی) — 123 (call) · 24/7 · Persian (Farsi) · source (State Welfare Organization crisis-intervention line covering suicide, self-harm, and abuse; dispatches social-emergency teams where needed.)

Iran Crisis Text Line — Online chat at irancrisisline.org/get-help/text/ (no phone number) · 24/7 · Persian (Farsi) · source (Diaspora-run NGO providing free crisis counselling and suicide prevention via live chat for Persian speakers; an option for those who prefer not to use state-run lines.)

Iraq العراق / عێراق122

Ministry of Health Mental Health Hotline 122 — 122 (call) · 24/7 (as reported by directory sources) · Arabic, Kurdish · source (UNHCR Iraq lists 122 as the mental-health hotline for the Kurdistan Region and advises 911 or the nearest public health facility in south/central Iraq; some directories describe 122 as nationwide - coverage outside KR-I is uncertain.)

Youth Helpline (Ministries of Health, federal and KRG, with UNFPA) — 80000111 (Arabic); 80000777 (Kurdish) · Sun-Thu 9:00-22:00 · Arabic, Kurdish · source (Adolescents and young people - free confidential counselling on mental health and related topics, with referral to youth-friendly clinics; toll-free on Asiacell, Korek and Zain.)

Asuda Hotline — 053 339 0840 (call; +964 53 339 0840) · Sun-Thu 8:00-16:00 · Arabic, Kurdish · source (Women and girls only - gender-based-violence survivors; answers calls from anywhere in Iraq but based in the Kurdistan Region (Sulaymaniyah, Erbil, Duhok).)

Ireland Éire116 123

Samaritans Ireland — 116 123 (call, free); email jo@samaritans.ie · 24/7 · English · source (Same free 116 123 number operates across Republic of Ireland and UK.)

Pieta (24-Hour Crisis Helpline) — 1800 247 247 (freephone); text HELP to 51444 (standard rates) · 24/7 · English · source (Staffed by qualified therapists; suicide- and self-harm-specific; all services free.)

Text About It (50808) — Text HELLO to 50808 (free on major networks); WhatsApp +353 86 180 4253 · 24/7 · English · source (Text-only service run by spunout, funded by the HSE; anonymous.)

Israel ישראל1201

ERAN - Emotional First Aid (עזרה ראשונה נפשית) — 1201 (call, 24/7); WhatsApp 052-845-1201 (08:00-02:00); SMS 052-999-3544; online chat at eran.org.il/online-emotional-help/ · 24/7 (phone); chat/WhatsApp approx. 08:00-02:00 · Hebrew (24/7), Arabic (dedicated line), English, Russian, French, Spanish, Amharic (immigrant line, Sun-Thu 16:00-21:00) · source (National emotional first aid and suicide-prevention service; anonymous and free.)

SAHAR - Emotional Support Online (סה"ר - סיוע והקשבה ברשת) — Anonymous web chat and WhatsApp chat via sahar.org.il; Talkit app (iOS/Android) · 24/7 · Hebrew, Arabic · source (Chat/text only - no phone line. Free, anonymous, volunteer-staffed with professional supervision; suited to people who prefer writing.)

Italy Italia02 2327 2327

Telefono Amico Italia — 02 2327 2327 (call); WhatsApp 324 011 72 52 · Daily 09:00–24:00 · Italian · source (Main volunteer emotional-support / suicide-prevention network, active since 1967; free.)

Telefono Amico Cevita — 02 99777 (call) · 24/7 · Italian · source (24/7 free confidential listening line.)

Telefono Azzurro — 19696 (call); chat at azzurro.it; WhatsApp 347 070 5336 · 24/7 · Italian · source (For children and adolescents only (and adults reporting concerns about minors).)

Ivory Coast Côte d'Ivoire143

Ligne Verte 143 - soutien psychologique (Ministere de la Sante / Programme National de Sante Mentale) — 143 (call, free and anonymous) · 24/7 · French · source (National mental-health call centre launched March 2023 with an explicit suicide-prevention mandate; promoted by the Health Ministry and WHO AFRO. The primary line for this country.)

Allo Enfant en Detresse (116) — 116 (call, free) · Daytime hours (not 24/7) · French · source (Children/youth only - Ministry of Family child-protection line.)

Jamaica888

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Helpline (Ministry of Health & Wellness) — 888-NEW-LIFE (888-639-5433), toll-free · 24/7 · English · source (The national line, run by the Ministry of Health & Wellness; initial counselling by psychologists plus referral for follow-up care and crisis intervention.)

SafeSpot (child and teen helpline) — 888-SAFESPOT (888-723-3776); online chat and WhatsApp via safespotja.com · 24/7 · English · source (For children and teenagers; operated by the Office of the Children's Advocate with UNICEF support.)

U-Matter Chatline — Text or WhatsApp SUPPORT to 876-838-4897 · 24/7 · English · source (Messaging-only (no voice calls); free, confidential, anonymous counselling for ages 16–29.)

Japan 日本0120-061-338

#いのちSOS (#Inochi SOS) — 0120-061-338 (toll-free) · 24/7 (24 hours, 365 days) · Japanese · source (Dedicated suicide-prevention line run by NPO LifeLink as an MHLW-subsidized project; listed first on the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's official hotline directory (mhlw.go.jp/mamorouyokokoro).)

よりそいホットライン (Yorisoi Hotline) — 0120-279-338 (toll-free; from Fukushima 0120-279-226; from 050 IP phones 050-3655-0279); press 2 in the voice menu for foreign-language support · 24/7 (main line); foreign-language line operates limited hours · Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Tagalog, Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Nepali, Indonesian · source (General crisis/livelihood line with dedicated menus for suicidal feelings, DV/sexual violence, LGBT+ concerns, and a 10-language foreign-resident line; 24-hour operation confirmed on the MHLW hotline directory.)

TELL Lifeline — 0800-300-8355 (toll-free); chat via telljp.com daily from 16:00 · Sat 09:00 through Mon 23:00 continuous; Tue-Thu 09:00-23:00; Fri 09:00-02:00 · English · source (Japan's English-language lifeline, serving the international community for ~50 years.)

Jordan الأردن079 544 0416

JCPA Hotline (Jordanian Clinical Psychologists Association / الجمعية الأردنية لأخصائيي علم النفس العيادي) — 079 544 0416 (call preferred; SMS and WhatsApp wa.me/962795440416 also available) · 24/7 · Arabic · source (Volunteer clinical psychologists; covers suicidal thoughts, self-harm, depression, anxiety and more. English answering not confirmed. The association's web presence is Facebook-only.)

110 Helpline for Families and Children (Jordan River Foundation) — 110 (toll-free call) · Sun-Thu 08:00-20:00; Fri-Sat 09:00-15:00 · Arabic · source (Confidential support line for children, youth and families (incl. suicidal thoughts and self-harm topics) - not a dedicated suicide line.)

Kazakhstan Қазақстан / Казахстан111

Контакт-центр «111» (state 111 service for family, women and children) — 111 (free from any mobile or landline) · 24/7 · Kazakh, Russian · source (Government-run (Government for Citizens); provides psychological, informational and legal help on family, women's and children's issues; anonymous.)

Телефон доверия для детей и молодёжи «150» (National children's and youth helpline) — 150; WhatsApp +7 708 106 08 10 · Mon–Fri daytime only (approx. 09:00–18:00) — reduced from 24/7 due to funding gaps · Kazakh, Russian · source (Run by the Union of Crisis Centers of Kazakhstan; suicide prevention is a core focus; free and anonymous. Verify hours before publishing — schedule has fluctuated with funding.)

Kenya0722 178 177

Befrienders Kenya — 0722 178 177 (call, SMS or WhatsApp) · Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00 · English, Swahili · source (Befrienders Worldwide-affiliated emotional-support and suicide-prevention line.)

one2one 1190 Hotline (LVCT Health) — 1190 (toll-free call or SMS from any Kenyan network) · Daily 08:00–22:00 · English, Swahili · source (Covers mental health incl. suicidal thoughts, plus SRH, GBV and HIV. Deaf and hard-of-hearing users can use the free SMS channel.)

National Child Helpline 116 (Childline Kenya) — 116 (toll-free call, 24h); WhatsApp 0722 116 116 and web chat at childlinekenya.co.ke (07:00–18:00 daily) · 24/7 (phone) · English, Swahili · source (Children and young people only (adults may call on a child's behalf).)

Kiribati189

Kiribati Women and Children Support Centre (KWCSC) Helpline — 189 (free); office 75021000; Kiritimati office 73007663 · 24/7 · Kiribati (Gilbertese), English · source (Supports women and children survivors of sexual and gender-based violence; the country's only 24/7 helpline. No dedicated suicide-prevention line operates in Kiribati.)

Kosovo Kosova / Косово0800 12345

Linja e Jetës (Lifeline Kosova, QIPS) — 0800 12345; chat at chat.linja-e-jetes.org · Daily 10:00–02:00 · Albanian · source (Kosovo's only suicide-prevention hotline; free, anonymous, volunteer-run (volunteers trained with Dutch 113 experts); NOT 24/7 — some older sources list shorter hours, 10:00–02:00 is the org's current published schedule.)

Kuwait الكويت147

Child Helpline 147 (خط مساعدة الطفل) — 147 (call, free); WhatsApp +965 9001 2315 · Sun-Thu 7:30-18:00; Fri-Sat 7:00-23:00; public holidays 12:00-18:00 · Arabic, English · source (Children under 18 and parents only - advice, referral and follow-up, including self-harm topics.)

Kuwait has no national adult suicide/crisis hotline; the often-cited Ministry of Health line 2462 1770 dates from the COVID period and is no longer advertised. The Kuwait Center for Mental Health (Psychological Medicine Hospital, Ministry of Health) runs a 24/7 emergency unit: +965 2462 2000 (kuwaitpsych.com). National emergency number: 112.

Kyrgyzstan Кыргызстан111

Телефон доверия для детей «111» (Children's helpline — state center under the Ministry of Labor and Social Development, operated with the Child's Rights Defenders League) — 111 (free from any operator); alt +996 999 398 474 · 24/7 · Kyrgyz, Russian, English · source (Emergency psychological help for children, teens, parents and guardians; anonymous; suicide among supported topics.)

Кризисный центр «Сезим» (Crisis Center Sezim hotline) — 0312 51-26-40 (Bishkek); alt +996 501 51-26-40 · Daily 08:00–20:00 · Kyrgyz, Russian · source (Focused on women and girls experiencing gender-based/domestic violence; psychological assistance and referrals.)

No dedicated adult suicide-prevention line could be confirmed in Kyrgyzstan; the 24/7 children's line 111 and Sezim (women) are the operating helplines. The national emergency number is 112.

Laos ລາວ

No dedicated suicide-prevention or crisis line exists in Laos. Closest alternatives: Lao Women's Union counselling hotline 1362 (24/7 unconfirmed; answers in Lao; oriented to women/family issues but takes emotional-distress calls); Mental Health Center (Mahosot/103 Hospital area) / National Mental Health Hospital Vientiane, +856 21 453 065 (office hours); ambulance 1195.

Latvia Latvija116123

Krīžu tālrunis 116123 (biedrība Skalbes) — 116123 · 24/7 · Latvian, Russian, English · source (Free unified crisis line for adults, supported by the Ministry of Health; run by Skalbes, operating for over 20 years.)

Bērnu un pusaudžu uzticības tālrunis — 116111 · 24/7 · Latvian, Russian · source (Children and adolescents; run by the Child Protection Centre (Bērnu aizsardzības centrs).)

Lebanon لبنان1564

Embrace - The National Lifeline — 1564 (call) · 24/7 · Arabic, English, French · source (National emotional support and suicide-prevention hotline, run by Embrace in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health's National Mental Health Programme; anonymous and free; dispatches mobile crisis teams in Beirut, Tripoli and Tyre.)

Lesotho

No dedicated suicide/crisis helpline exists in Lesotho. Nearest formal help: the Mental Health Unit at Queen 'Mamohato Memorial / Maseru facilities (+266 2231 2767, unconfirmed) or Mohlomi Mental Hospital in Maseru. Emergency numbers: 112 (police, from mobiles), 123 (police), 121 (ambulance). South African toll-free lines (e.g. SADAG 0800 567 567) are NOT reachable from Lesotho networks.

Liberia116

116 Service Line - Ministry of Gender, Children & Social Protection — 116 (call, toll-free) · 24/7 · English · source (Government protection line (child abuse, GBV, trafficking) staffed by trained social workers - not a dedicated suicide line.)

No dedicated suicide/crisis line exists. The Lifeline Liberia number 6534308 appears on older lists but could not be confirmed as currently operating. Emergency: 911.

Libya ليبيا

No dedicated suicide-prevention line found. Libya's main support line has been the free psychosocial hotline 1417 (Ministry of Social Affairs + UNFPA, launched Dec 2019; historically 08:00-24:00, Arabic; libya.unfpa.org and facebook.com/1417hotline), but its current operation is unconfirmed. Other options: International Medical Corps Libya psychological support +218 92 372 1210 (Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00). Emergency: 193.

Liechtenstein143

Die Dargebotene Hand — Tel 143 — 143 (call); chat and email via 143.ch · 24/7 · German · source (Swiss-based service whose 143 number officially covers the whole of Switzerland AND the Principality of Liechtenstein; Liechtenstein has no separate national suicide line.)

Lithuania Lietuva116 123

Vilties linija (Hope Line) — 116 123 · 24/7 · Lithuanian · source (Free, anonymous emotional support for adults, by phone and letters.)

Jaunimo linija (Youth Line) — 0 800 28888; chat via jaunimolinija.lt · 24/7 · Lithuanian · source (Youth-focused (volunteer-run); Lithuania renumbered 8 800 prefixes to 0 800.)

Luxembourg Lëtzebuerg45 45 45

SOS Détresse — 45 45 45 (call); online help and chat via 454545.lu (chat Mon & Thu 17:00–21:00) · Daily 11:00–23:00; Fri & Sat until 03:00. English answered Wed, Sat & Sun 11:00–23:00 · Luxembourgish, German, French, English (Wed/Sat/Sun) · source (Free, confidential and anonymous emotional-support line; not 24/7 — for acute danger call 112.)

Macau 澳門2852 5222

Caritas Macau Life Hope Hotline (澳門明愛-生命熱線) — 2852 5222 (three lines) · 24/7, year-round · Cantonese, Chinese (Mandarin) · source (Macau's main emotional-support/suicide-prevention line, operating since 1984; 24-hour service confirmed on Caritas Macau's own page.)

Expat Life Hope Hotline (生命熱線之外語熱線) — 2852 5777 · Sun-Tue 14:00-22:00; Thu-Sat 10:00-18:00; closed Wednesdays and public holidays · English, Portuguese · source (Caritas Macau's foreign-language branch of the Life Hope Hotline, serving Macau's expatriate community since 2015.)

Madagascar Madagasikara147

Ligne Verte 147 'Arozaza' (Child Helpline) — 147 (toll-free from any line) · 24/7 · French, Malagasy (likely, not independently confirmed) · source (Child-protection line (abuse/violence reporting and support), nationwide across all 24 regions; the only operating helpline in the country. Madagascar has no dedicated adult suicide/emotional-support line.)

Malawi Malaŵi0999 399 765

ANPPCAN Lifeline Malawi — 0999 399 765 (Airtel) or 0885 400 502 (TNM); not toll-free · Not published · Not published — Chichewa and English expected but unverified · source (NGO mental-health crisis line; LifeLine International's Malawi member. Ordinary mobile numbers, so network coverage matters and call charges may apply.)

YONECO Tithandizane Helplines (Child Helpline 116 / Youth Helpline 393) — 116 (children) or 393 (youth), toll-free; online chat via yoneco.org · 24 hours, Monday-Saturday (as listed on yoneco.org) · Not published on site — Chichewa and English expected but unverified · source (116 is for children, 393 for young people; YONECO also runs a GBV crisis line (5600) and substance-abuse line (6600). Not a general adult suicide line.)

Malaysia15555

Talian HEAL 15555 (Ministry of Health psychosocial support line) — 15555 (call) · Daily 8:00–24:00 incl. public holidays (per MOH announcements; hours not stated on the NCEMH page — some listings say 24/7) · Malay, English · source (Answered by Ministry of Health counselling psychology officers; covers depression, panic, stress and suicidal behaviour.)

Befrienders Kuala Lumpur — 03-7627 2929 (call); email sam@befrienders.org.my · 24/7 · English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil · source (Volunteer emotional-support line (Befrienders Worldwide member). Mandarin/Tamil speaker availability varies by shift (language list from third-party directories; the site itself doesn't specify).)

Maldives ދިވެހިރާއްޖެ1677

National Mental Health Helpline — 1677 (call) · 24/7 · Dhivehi, English · source (Operated by the National Mental Health Department of the Ministry of Health; launched 21 Feb 2024. Provides psychological first aid and referral to clinical services.)

Mali

No dedicated suicide/crisis or emotional-support helpline. Caution: the commonly circulated number 8000 1115 is actually Police Secours (80 00 11 15), not a crisis line. The Health Ministry's free health information line is 36061; civil protection emergency: 122.

Malta179

Supportline 179 (FSWS national helpline) — 179 (call); online chat via fsws.gov.mt · 24/7 (phone); chat weekday mornings · Maltese, English · source (Malta's national helpline for crisis, abuse and emotional support, run by the state Foundation for Social Welfare Services.)

Mental Health Helpline — 1579 (call) · 24/7 · Maltese, English · source (Government mental-health line (launched Nov 2022), staffed by psychology professionals from Mental Health Services; free.)

Kellimni.com — Online chat at kellimni.com; WhatsApp via the site · 24/7 · Maltese, English · source (Text/chat-only online emotional support (no voice line), youth-oriented but open to all; anonymous.)

Marshall Islands Ṃajeḷ

No dedicated crisis line exists in the Marshall Islands. Behavioral-health services run through the Ministry of Health & Human Services, (692) 625-7710, business hours. Majuro Hospital Emergency Room: 625-4144 (24/7). The US 988 Lifeline is not confirmed to work from the Marshall Islands.

Mauritania موريتانيا1013

LATEF - Ligne d'Assistance Téléphonique aux Enfants et aux Femmes (AMSME) — 1013 (call); SMS 4242 1013 · 24/7 · Arabic, French · source (Helpline for women and children (distress, abuse, family issues) - not suicide-specific; languages unconfirmed.)

No dedicated suicide-prevention line exists; LATEF (1013) is the closest operating listening service.

Mauritius Moris / Maurice800 93 93

Befrienders Mauritius — 800 93 93 (free from landlines; not reachable from the Orange network, Emtel charges may apply); mobile/SMS/WhatsApp +230 5483 7233 (alt +230 5831 5551, +230 5810 4317) · Daily 09:00–21:00 · English, French · source (Befrienders Worldwide-affiliated suicide-prevention line; the primary national service.)

Helpline Mauritius (Halley Movement) — 214 2451; online chat and email counselling at helplinemauritius.org · 24/7 · English, French · source (Free confidential listening and counselling service covering Mauritius and Rodrigues since 2010.)

Mexico México800 911 2000

Línea de la Vida — 800 911 2000 (call, free) · 24/7 · Spanish · source (Government line (CONASAMA / Secretaría de Salud) for mental health, addictions and suicidal crisis.)

SAPTEL (Sistema Nacional de Apoyo, Consejo Psicológico e Intervención en Crisis por Teléfono) — 55 5259-8121 (call) · 24/7 · Spanish · source (Long-running free professional telephone crisis-intervention service.)

Micronesia

No dedicated crisis line exists in the Federated States of Micronesia. Each state runs a Behavioral Health & Wellness Program from its state hospital: Pohnpei State Hospital +691 320-2213, Chuuk State Hospital +691 330-2217, business hours. There is no unified national emergency number; emergency response is organized per state.

Moldova116 111

Linia Verde Prevenire Suicid (AO Altruism / pentruviata.md) — Online chat at pentruviata.md; email ajutor@pentruviata.md · Live chat Mon & Thu 21:00–23:00; messages/email answered at any hour · Romanian, Russian, English · source (Moldova's only dedicated suicide-prevention service — chat/email ONLY; the country has no dedicated suicide-prevention phone line (a gap local media have confirmed). Volunteer-run.)

Telefonul Copilului 116 111 (Child Helpline Moldova) — 116 111 (free from any network); webchat on telefonulcopilului.md; TTY 116 111 · 24/7 · Romanian, Russian · source (For children 0–18 and their caregivers; suicide/self-harm among supported topics.)

Monaco

No dedicated suicide-prevention helpline exists for Monaco. The freephone 0800 91 90 10 commonly cited for Monaco is a victims-of-violence line (AVIP), not a suicide line. France's SOS Amitié can be reached from Monaco as an international call at +33 9 72 39 40 50 (24/7, French). Locally, Monaco's public mental-health services (Centre Médico-Psychologique, Mon–Thu 9:00–18:30, Fri 9:00–16:30; monacosante.mc) provide care; the emergency number is 112.

Mongolia Монгол Улс1800-2000

Mental Health Support Line 1800-2000 (Сэтгэцийн эрүүл мэндийн мэдээлэл өгөх утас) — 1800-2000 · 24/7 · Mongolian · source (Run by the National Center for Mental Health (ncmh.gov.mn).)

Child Helpline Mongolia 108 (Хүүхдийн тусламжийн утас 108) — 108 (call, free); online chat via 108.mn · 24/7 · Mongolian · source (For children under 18 and parents/guardians only - not a general adult crisis line.)

Montenegro Crna Gora / Црна Гора116 111

SOS telefon za djecu i mlade — 116 111 (free call); secure chat at 116111.me · 24/7 · Montenegrin · source (National children's/young people's line (free, anonymous); a parallel parents' line runs on 080 888 888.)

SOS linija za psihološku podršku — 1555 (free call from all networks) · Not 24/7 — launched (Jan 2025) daily 07:00–19:00; earlier iterations ran weekdays ~09:00–18:00; verify current schedule · Montenegrin · source (Adult psychological-support line staffed by ~40 psychiatrists/psychologists of the Clinical Centre of Montenegro and the Psychologists' Association; stood up after the Cetinje tragedy — current operating status worth re-checking.)

Morocco المغرب

No dedicated suicide-prevention line currently operates. Sourire de Reda, which ran Morocco's only youth suicide helpline ('Stop Silence'), dissolved in February 2025 with no successor; its former websites (sourire2reda.org, stopsilence.net) now host unrelated content and should not be used. Closest alternatives: CHU Ibn Rochd Casablanca psychological-support line 0522 25 25 25 (Mon-Fri 08:00-20:00; current operation unconfirmed); UNFM line 8350 for women facing violence. Emergency: 19 (police) / 15 (ambulance).

Mozambique Moçambique116

Linha Fala Crianca (Child Helpline Mozambique) — 116 (free call) · Staffed in shifts from early morning to late at night (not 24/7) · Portuguese, Emakhuwa (Makua), Mwani, Makonde, Kiswahili · source (Children and young people only; primarily for abuse/violence reports but provides counselling and referral.)

HOPEM — Linha Alo Homem — 85 195 2660 (call, or SMS/WhatsApp the word 'APOIO') · Monday-Friday (times not published) · Portuguese · source (Men only; free psychological support and counselling including suicidal-thoughts support, run by the NGO HOPEM (Rede Homens pela Mudanca).)

No general-population suicide/crisis line is known in Mozambique; the two lines listed serve children and men respectively. In an emergency, contact local police/medical services or the nearest hospital psychiatric unit.

Myanmar မြန်မာ09 765 400 200

Myanmar Red Cross Society Mental Health Support Line — 09 765 400 200 (call) · 24/7 (unconfirmed) · Burmese · source (Free, confidential emotional support for distress or suicidal thoughts. Current operation could not be confirmed and services in Myanmar are volatile; verify before relying on this line. English availability unconfirmed.)

Namibia116

LifeLine/ChildLine Namibia — 116 (child helpline, free call/SMS); 106 (GBV helpline, free call/SMS); office +264 61 226 889 · Hours unconfirmed; reported both as daily 08:00-20:00 and as 24/7 toll-free. · English (confirmed), Other Namibian languages likely but unverified · source (The only national helpline-based counselling service in Namibia; supports adults as well as children despite the name. Its own website (lifelinechildline.org.na) was suspended/offline at time of checking, hence the LifeLine International member page as the verification link.)

Nauru Naoero248

Nauru Police Women's Affairs Department line — 248 (call); Child Protection Service: 249 · 24/7 · Nauruan (Dorerin Naoero), English · source (Police-run domestic/family violence and child-protection lines, not counselling or suicide-prevention services; listed because they are Nauru's only 24/7 helplines.)

No dedicated suicide-prevention or emotional-support line operates in Nauru; the police-run 248/249 lines above are the closest services. Emergency numbers: police 110, ambulance 111.

Nepal नेपाल1166

National Suicide Prevention Helpline — 1166 (call) · 24/7 · Nepali · source (Nepal's national suicide-prevention line, answered by trained counsellors (operated with WHO and TPO Nepal support). Free from Nepal Telecom (Namaste) and reachable from Ncell. Counsellors answer in Nepali; no official English-service claim found.)

TPO Nepal Crisis Hotline — 1660 010 2005 (call; toll-free from Nepal Telecom lines) · Daily, 09:00–17:00 · Nepali, English · source (Psychosocial support and counselling line run by Transcultural Psychosocial Organization Nepal; daytime hours only.)

Netherlands Nederland113

113 Zelfmoordpreventie — 113 or 0800-0113 (both free calls); chat at 113.nl · 24/7 (phone and chat) · Dutch, English · source (Calling 113 has been free since October 2025; the phone lines are reachable only from within the Netherlands, but the chat also works from abroad. Anonymous.)

New Zealand Aotearoa1737

1737 Need to Talk? — Call or text 1737 (alternative: 0800 1737 1737) · 24/7 · English · source (Government-funded national mental health line run by Whakarongorau Aotearoa; trained counsellors and peer-support workers (option to talk to someone with lived experience). Māori and Pasifika support resources available.)

Lifeline Aotearoa — 0800 543 354 (call); text HELP to 4357 · 7am-midnight daily (hours reduced from 24/7 in Nov 2025 due to funding) · English · source (Also operates the Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO), same hours.)

Youthline — 0800 376 633 (call); free text 234; webchat via youthline.co.nz (10am-10pm); WhatsApp · 24/7 (call and text); webchat 10am-10pm · English · source (Youth-focused (roughly ages 12-24) but answers anyone.)

Nicaragua+54 9 11 5199-3599

Aquí Estoy Chat — WhatsApp +54 9 11 5199-3599 (chat only, no calls) · Mon–Fri, limited hours (vary by country); not 24/7 · Spanish · source (Regional volunteer 'humanitarian listening' WhatsApp service run from Argentina, serving Spanish speakers in Nicaragua. Trained, supervised volunteers; not an emergency service and not therapy.)

No dedicated national crisis line could be confirmed in Nicaragua. Caution: the commonly circulated number 2222 4830 could not be confirmed as a crisis line. The Ministry of Health (MINSA) provides mental-health care through public health facilities.

Niger86 06 06 06

SOS Femmes et Enfants Victimes de Violence Familiale (SOS FEVVF) — 86 06 06 06 (call) · 24/7 · French, Hausa · source (Volunteer-run line for women and children affected by domestic/family violence; the only operating helpline in Niger, and not a dedicated suicide line.)

Niger has no dedicated suicide/crisis or general emotional-support helpline. Medical emergency: 15.

Nigeria0800 078 7746

SURPIN Helpline (Suicide Research and Prevention Initiative Nigeria) — 0800 078 7746 (toll-free); 0903 440 0009 (MTN); 0908 021 7555 (9mobile); 0814 224 1007 (dedicated Hausa line); WhatsApp on the same numbers daily 08:00-20:00 · 24/7 (phone) · English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo · source (Nigeria's most established dedicated suicide-prevention helpline network; run by clinicians (LUTH-affiliated), presence in all 36 states + FCT.)

Asido Foundation Psychological Helpline — 0902 808 0416 (call, SMS or WhatsApp) · 24/7 · English, Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba · source (Psychological first aid by trained volunteers with escalation to mental-health professionals; official site asidofoundation.com.)

Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative (MANI) helpline — 0809 111 6264 (call, SMS or WhatsApp) · Mon-Fri approx. 09:00-17:00 WAT · English, Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba · source (Youth-oriented; call charges apply, but you can 'flash' (ring once) and they call back.)

North Korea 조선

No suicide-prevention or crisis helpline is known to operate in North Korea, and no in-country number can honestly be given. North Korean defectors and refugees living in South Korea can use South Korea's 109 suicide-prevention hotline (24/7, Korean).

North Macedonia Северна Македонија070 390 632

Alo Bushavko / Ало Бушавко (First Children's Embassy in the World – Megjashi) — 070 390 632 (call, daily 08:00–22:00; SMS 24/7); also 02 2465 316; chat at alobushavko.mk · Phone daily 08:00–22:00; SMS/messages 24/7 · Macedonian, Albanian · source (Children's/young people's helpline (running since 1993); handles suicidal-thought calls from minors. Website also in English.)

No dedicated nationwide adult suicide-prevention line exists — Alo Bushavko (above) covers children and young people, and other 24/7 lines (Open Gate/La Strada 0800 11111, Kriz centar 15-315) are trafficking/domestic-violence lines rather than suicide lines. Adults in acute crisis should call emergency services: 194 (ambulance) or 112, or seek the psychiatric emergency service of the nearest clinical centre.

Norway Norge / Noreg116 123

Mental Helse Hjelpetelefonen — 116 123 (call, free); from abroad +47 911 16 123 · 24/7 · Norwegian · source (National mental-health helpline, free and anonymous, open every day including holidays.)

Kirkens SOS — 22 40 00 40 (call); chat at soschat.no; SOS-melding (written message) via kirkens-sos.no · 24/7 (phone) · Norwegian · source (Norway's largest 24/7 crisis line, church-run but open to everyone regardless of faith.)

Oman عمان800 77788

Helpline for Family Counseling (Ministry of Social Development) — 800 77788 (toll-free call) · Sun-Thu 8:00-15:00 · Arabic · source (Government counselling line for adults (family, relationships, abuse, stress). Oman has no dedicated suicide-crisis line; this is the closest national emotional-support service. Emergency number is 9999.)

Pakistan پاکستان0316 8275336

Taskeen Helpline (Taskeen Health Initiative) — 0316 8275336 (call, WhatsApp or SMS); also chat via Facebook/Instagram Messenger; 24/7 self-help chatbot on taskeen.org · Mon–Sat, 11:00–23:00 · Urdu, English · source (Free, confidential mental-health and suicide-prevention support run by the non-profit Taskeen Health Initiative (Karachi). Umang, Pakistan's well-known 24/7 helpline (0304 111 1741), could not be confirmed as currently operating and is not listed here.)

Rozan Counselling Helpline — 0800 22444 (toll-free); email counselling: helpline@rozan.org · Mon–Sat, 10:00–18:00 · Urdu, English · source (Free, confidential emotional support including self-harm/suicide concerns; also specialises in violence against women and child sexual abuse. Islamabad-based NGO, established 1998.)

Palau Belau

No dedicated crisis line exists in Palau. The Ministry of Health & Human Services Division of Behavioral Health Services in Koror handles mental-health and substance-abuse care: (680) 488-1907, business hours. Emergency: 911. The US 988 Lifeline is not confirmed to work from Palau.

Palestine فلسطين164

SAWA Helpline 164 (Sawa Remote Counseling Center) — 164 (call, West Bank & Gaza); 1800 500 121 (Jerusalem); WhatsApp +972 56 612 1021; web chat at chat.sawa164.org · 24/7 · Arabic · source (Free, confidential emotional support and crisis counselling covering suicidal thoughts, abuse and trauma; covers West Bank, Gaza and Jerusalem.)

GCMHP Free Telephone Counselling (Gaza Community Mental Health Programme) — 1800 222 333 (toll-free call) · Daily 08:00-20:00 (posted hours; during the war calls have been answered ~12h/day with support from Ramallah-based staff) · Arabic · source (Free counselling by specialized psychologists, Gaza-focused.)

Panama Panamá147

Línea 147 "Tu Vida Importa, Llama Ahora" — 147 (call, free); WhatsApp +507 6694-2747 · 24/7 · Spanish · source (National free mental-health line launched Sep 2024 by the Ministry of Social Development (MIDES) with Fundación Más Móvil; professional attention including suicidal-crisis support.)

Papua New Guinea Papua Niugini7150 8000

1-Tok Kaunselin Helpim Lain — 7150 8000 (free on Digicel; callers on other networks can request a call-back) · 7am-7pm daily (sometimes described as 24-hour; unconfirmed) · Tok Pisin, English · source (National toll-free counselling line run by ChildFund PNG with CIMC/FSVAC. Primary focus is family and sexual violence, but provides crisis counselling and suicide intervention.)

Community First PNG Counselling Line — 7147 1518 (call or SMS; alternative 7658 5653); WhatsApp wa.me/67571471518 · 24/7 · English, Tok Pisin · source (Free phone, online and face-to-face counselling. Languages reflect PNG-based counselling staff (English confirmed; Tok Pisin is the working lingua franca).)

Paraguay Paraguay / Paraguái155

Línea 155 "Te Escucha – Tu salud mental importa" (Ministerio de Salud Pública y Bienestar Social) — 155 (free from any phone or mobile carrier, no prefix needed) · 24/7 · Spanish · source (National mental-health crisis line launched 24 June 2025; confidential, staffed by psychologists and psychiatrists; covers suicidal crisis, panic and violence situations. Guaraní-language answering is unconfirmed.)

Fono Ayuda 147 (Ministerio de la Niñez y la Adolescencia) — 147 · 24/7 · Spanish, Guaraní, Portuguese (some operators) · source (For children and adolescents only; covers self-harm, suicidal thoughts, abuse and violence, with legal advice and case referral.)

Peru Perú113

Línea 113 Salud, opción 5 – Salud Mental (Ministerio de Salud) — 113, then press option 5 (free from mobiles, landlines and payphones); WhatsApp 955 557 000 or 952 842 623 · 24/7 · Spanish · source (Free, nationwide, staffed by MINSA psychology professionals.)

La Voz Amiga — 0800 4 1212 (free) · 24/7 (unconfirmed) · Spanish · source (Volunteer-run emotional-support and suicide-prevention line; free for the caller.)

Philippines Pilipinas1553

NCMH Crisis Hotline (National Center for Mental Health, "USAP Tayo") — 1553 (toll-free from landlines, Luzon-wide); mobile: 0917-899-8727 (Globe), 0966-351-4518 and 0908-639-2672 (Smart/TNT) · 24/7 · Filipino, English · source (The Philippines' national government crisis hotline, run by the National Center for Mental Health with trained crisis responders.)

Poland Polska116 123

Telefon zaufania dla osób dorosłych w kryzysie emocjonalnym — 116 123 · 24/7 · Polish · source (Free and anonymous; part of Poland's official 116sos helpline system for adults in emotional crisis.)

Telefon Zaufania dla Dzieci i Młodzieży 116 111 (Fundacja Dajemy Dzieciom Siłę) — 116 111; online messages via 116111.pl · 24/7 · Polish · source (Children and young people only.)

Centrum Wsparcia dla Osób Dorosłych w Kryzysie Psychicznym (Fundacja ITAKA) — 800 70 2222; chat and email via liniawsparcia.pl · 24/7 · Polish · source (Staffed by psychologists; scheduled hours with psychiatrists, lawyers and social workers.)

Portugal1411

Linha de Prevenção do Suicídio e Apoio Psicológico – 1411 (SNS 24) — 1411 (call) · 24/7 · Portuguese · source (National public line launched Sept 2025, run within SNS 24 by psychologists and mental-health nurses trained in suicidology; free and confidential.)

SOS Voz Amiga — 213 544 545, 963 524 660 or 912 802 669 (call) · Daily 15:30–00:30 · Portuguese · source (Longest-running Portuguese emotional-support line (volunteer-run, anonymous).)

Vozes Amigas de Esperança de Portugal (VOADES) — 222 030 707 (call); WhatsApp voice via wa.me/351960460446 · Daily 16:00–22:00 · Portuguese · source (Volunteer emotional-support and crisis-intervention line.)

Puerto Rico988

Línea PAS (Primera Ayuda Sicosocial) — ASSMCA — 988 (call/text); also 1-800-981-0023; chat at lineapas.assmca.pr.gov; VRS for deaf users 787-615-4112; TTY 1-888-672-7622 · 24/7, 365 days · Spanish, English · source (Puerto Rico's government crisis line (Administración de Servicios de Salud Mental y Contra la Adicción); it is the island's 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline centre, staffed by mental-health professionals.)

Qatar قطر16000

National Mental Health Helpline (Hamad Medical Corporation) — 16000, then choose language and select option 4 · Not 24/7 - daytime hours, closed Fridays (Sun-Thu 8:00-19:00, Sat 8:00-15:00; also given as Sat-Thu 8:00-18:00; exact hours unconfirmed) · Arabic, English, Tagalog, Hindi, Urdu, Malayalam · source (Free, confidential, staffed by HMC mental-health professionals; dedicated streams for children/parents, adults, older adults and healthcare workers. Outside hours HMC directs urgent cases to hospital emergency departments.)

AMAN Centre (Protection and Social Rehabilitation Centre) Hotline — 919 (call) · 24/7 · Arabic · source (Women and children only - victims of violence and family breakdown; includes suicidal-thoughts support.)

Republic of the Congo Congo

No dedicated suicide/crisis helpline is known in Congo-Brazzaville. Emergency numbers: police 117, fire 118.

Reunion La Réunion3114

3114 — Numero national de prevention du suicide (answered locally at EPSMR Reunion) — 3114 (free call) · 24/7 · French (Reunion Creole commonly spoken by local responders, but only French is officially stated) · source (France's national suicide-prevention number; since January 2022 calls from Reunion are handled by the regional suicide-prevention centre at EPSMR (confirmed by ARS La Reunion). Free and anonymous.)

SOS Solitude Reunion — 0262 97 00 00 · 7 days a week, 8:00-23:00 · French · source (Volunteer-run emotional-support listening line for Reunion.)

Romania România0800 801 200

TelVerde Antisuicid (Alianța Română de Prevenție a Suicidului) — 0800 801 200; email sos@antisuicid.ro (answered within 24h) · Friday–Sunday 19:00–07:00 only · Romanian · source (Romania's dedicated suicide-prevention line, volunteer-run; NOT 24/7 — outside its weekend-night hours use email or the depreHUB line below.)

depreHUB Helpline — 0374 456 420 (teens line: 0374 461 461) · 24/7 · Romanian · source (Psychoemotional support line (depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts) run by depreHUB/Happy Minds; 0374 numbers are national-rate, not toll-free.)

Russia Россия8 989-50-50

Экстренная психологическая помощь МЧС России (EMERCOM Emergency Psychological Assistance) — 8 (495) 989-50-50 (also dialable as +7 495 989-50-50); anonymous online counselling via psi.mchs.gov.ru · 24/7 · Russian · source (Federal line of the Emergencies Ministry's Centre for Emergency Psychological Aid; Moscow number, callable from anywhere in Russia.)

Детский телефон доверия (All-Russian Children's Helpline) — 8-800-2000-122 (free from any phone) · 24/7 · Russian · source (For children, teenagers and parents; free, anonymous; run by the Foundation for Children in Difficult Life Situations.)

Rwanda8015

Mental Health First Suicide Prevention Helpline — 8015 (free call) · 24/7 · Kinyarwanda, English, French · source (Rwanda's first dedicated suicide-prevention line, run by the NGO Mental Health First and staffed by professional psychologists.)

Saint Kitts and Nevis465-5000

National Counselling Centre (government, Basseterre) — (869) 465-5000; WhatsApp (869) 662-8086 · Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM (family intervention counselling until 8 PM; weekends by arrangement) — not 24/7 · English · source (Free government mental-health service offering crisis intervention, crisis management and therapeutic care (walk-in or by phone). This is the number legacy crisis-line lists cite for the country; there is no dedicated 24/7 suicide hotline.)

No dedicated 24/7 suicide/crisis hotline exists in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Outside National Counselling Centre hours, the emergency number is 911; the Community Mental Health Unit (869) 467-1139 and Behavioural Health & Wellness Center, Nevis (869) 469-5614 operate in business hours.

Saint Lucia203

Saint Lucia National Health Helpline (mental, social and emotional issues) — 203 · 24/7 · English · source (Free, confidential government helpline (Ministry of Health and Wellness) covering emotional distress, suicide prevention and general mental-health support; three-digit dial from any local phone.)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

No dedicated suicide/crisis helpline could be confirmed. Closest alternatives: Mental Health Rehabilitation Centre, Kingstown (784) 458-4240 (business hours); Marion House, Kingstown (free NGO professional counselling, walk-in); Domestic Violence/Child Abuse hotlines 4210/4211 (8 AM–4 PM). Emergency: 999/911. Caution: the commonly circulated number (784) 456-1044 could not be confirmed as a crisis service.

Samoa Sāmoa800-7874

Samoa Victim Support Group (SVSG) 24-hour Helpline — 800-7874 (toll-free, call or text) · 24/7 · Samoan, English · source (Caseworkers provide counselling and referrals for trauma, suicide, stress and crisis. SVSG took over Samoa's suicide-prevention lifeline role after Fa'ataua Le Ola (FLO) was dissolved in Feb 2025; Lifeline International member. FLO's old number +685 25000 should no longer be used.)

San Marino

No dedicated San Marino crisis line could be confirmed; a commonly circulated number could not be confirmed and is omitted. Alternatives: Italian-language emotional support via Italy's Telefono Amico Italia (+39 02 2327 2327, daily 09:00–24:00, telefonoamico.it) or Telefono Amico Cevita (+39 02 99777, 24/7); locally, mental-health care runs through the ISS – Istituto per la Sicurezza Sociale (switchboard 0549 994111, www.iss.sm); emergency number 112.

Sao Tome and Principe São Tomé e Príncipe

No dedicated suicide/crisis helpline is known. National emergency number: 112. A commonly circulated '222 2222' emergency-hotline number could not be confirmed as a crisis service; treat it as unverified.

Saudi Arabia السعودية920033360

NCMH Psychological Counselling Centre (National Center for Mental Health Promotion) — 920033360 (call); text counselling via the Qareboon app · Daily 8:00-20:00; Saturdays 13:00-20:00 · Arabic · source (The Kingdom's main psychological-counselling line, staffed by trained mental-health professionals. English answering not confirmed.)

MOH 937 Health Call Centre — 937 (call) · 24/7 · Arabic, English · source (General Ministry of Health medical-consultation line (includes psychiatric consultations), not a dedicated crisis line; useful outside NCMH hours.)

Senegal Sénégal

No dedicated suicide/crisis helpline. Caution: the commonly circulated number 33 889 38 00 is the switchboard of Hopital Aristide Le Dantec in Dakar, not a staffed crisis line. Alternatives: in-person psychiatric care at the CHNU de Fann psychiatry service in Dakar; emergency numbers 17 (police) and 18 (fire/rescue).

Serbia Србија / Srbija0800 309 309

Nacionalna SOS linija za prevenciju samoubistva (Clinic "Dr Laza Lazarević") — 0800 309 309 (free call); online chat at sos.lazalazarevic.rs · 24/7 · Serbian · source (National suicide-prevention line of the Ministry of Health and the psychiatric clinic "Dr Laza Lazarević" (Belgrade).)

Centar Srce — 0800 300 303 (free call); email vanja@centarsrce.org; chat at centarsrce.org · Daily 14:00–23:00 · Serbian · source (Volunteer emotional-support centre in Novi Sad; Befrienders Worldwide member.)

NADEL – Nacionalna dečja linija — 116 111 (call); chat at 116111.rs (evenings) · 24/7 (phone) · Serbian · source (Children and young people only.)

Seychelles Sesel116

Child Helpline Seychelles 116 (Ministry of Family Affairs / Social Affairs) — 116 (free on all networks) · Daily 08:00–23:00 · English, French · source (Primarily a children's line, but open to all and covers suicidal thoughts; anyone may call on a child's behalf. Caution: a commonly circulated 24/7 'National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Helpline' number, 432 3535, could not be confirmed. Emergency: 999/112; Mental Hospital switchboard 4670235.)

Sierra Leone599

Rainbo Initiative Tele-Counselling Helpline — 599 (call, free); TTY for deaf/hard-of-hearing: 078 795 566 · 24/7 · English, Krio · source (Primarily for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, but also listed for depression and self-harm support; interpretation service available. Not a dedicated suicide line.)

No dedicated suicide line. A commonly circulated number, 078 522 787 (attributed to the Mental Health Coalition Sierra Leone), could not be confirmed; treat it with caution. Partners In Health runs a 24/7 mental-health helpline in Kono District but does not publish a national number. Emergency: 112.

Singapore Singapura / 新加坡1767

Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) — 1767 (call); CareText: WhatsApp 9151 1767; email pat@sos.org.sg · 24/7 (both hotline and CareText) · English · source (National suicide-prevention charity; answers primarily in English.)

Institute of Mental Health (IMH) Mental Health Helpline — 6389 2222 (call) · 24/7 · English · source (Crisis helpline of Singapore's psychiatric hospital, linked to its 24-hour emergency services; other local languages may be available but are not documented.)

Slovakia Slovensko0800 800 566

Linka dôvery Nezábudka (Liga za duševné zdravie SR) — 0800 800 566 · 24/7 · Slovak · source (Free even without phone credit; email counseling answered within 48 hours.)

Krízová linka pomoci (IPčko) — 0800 500 333; chat via ipcko.sk; email poradna@ipcko.sk · 24/7 · Slovak · source (Anonymous and free, staffed by psychologists; strong online/chat focus, popular with young people.)

Slovenia Slovenija116 123

Zaupni telefon Samarijan — 116 123 (call) · 24/7 · Slovene · source (Free national confidential emotional-support line staffed by trained volunteers.)

Klic v duševni stiski (UPK Ljubljana – Call in Mental Distress) — (01) 520 99 00 (call) · Nightly 19:00–07:00 · Slovene · source (Night crisis line of the University Psychiatric Clinic Ljubljana; counsellors trained for suicidal crisis.)

TOM telefon (za otroke in mladostnike) — 116 111 (call); e-chat via e-tom.si · Daily 12:00–20:00 · Slovene · source (Children and adolescents only.)

Solomon Islands699

Family Support Centre Helpline — 699 (toll-free); alternative 26999 · Helpline 24/7 (unconfirmed); office hours Mon-Fri 9:00am-4:30pm. · English, Solomon Islands Pijin · source (Counselling for survivors of domestic violence, plus legal advice and case management. No dedicated suicide-prevention line operates in Solomon Islands; this and SafeNet are the closest crisis services.)

SafeNet Domestic Violence Helpline — 132 (toll-free, no phone credit needed) · 24/7 · English, Solomon Islands Pijin · source (Gender-based/domestic violence referral helpline, not a dedicated suicide line.)

Somalia Soomaaliya / الصومال

No dedicated crisis line confirmed. A 24/7 line of the Dr. Habeeb Mental Health Foundation, a Mogadishu-based psychiatric provider, is circulated as +252 61 657 7003, but the number could not be confirmed. Care is facility-based (Habeeb hospitals in Mogadishu and other cities). Emergency (coverage varies): police 888, ambulance 999.

South Africa Suid-Afrika / iNingizimu Afrika0800 567 567

SADAG Suicide Crisis Helpline (South African Depression and Anxiety Group) — 0800 567 567 (free call); SMS 31393; WhatsApp chat 076 882 2775 (8:00-17:00) · 24/7 · English, Plus the other South African official languages — SADAG states telephonic counselling is available in all 11 · source (The primary national suicide crisis line; SADAG also runs a 24hr mental-health line 0800 456 789 and office line 011 234 4837 (8:00-20:00).)

LifeLine South Africa — 0861 322 322 (national counselling line); WhatsApp counselling via lifelinesa.co.za · 24/7 (unconfirmed) · English, Other South African languages vary by regional centre (not published nationally) · source (General emotional-support and trauma counselling line, ~200 calls/day; national network of centres.)

South Korea 한국109

자살예방상담전화 109 (109 Suicide Prevention Hotline) — 109 · 24/7 · Korean · source (National suicide-prevention number run under the Ministry of Health and Welfare; launched January 2024, replacing the former 1393 line.)

한국생명의전화 (Lifeline Korea) — 1588-9191 (nationwide); 02-2030-9191 (Seoul direct); cyber counseling via lifeline.or.kr · 24/7 · Korean · source (Korea's first telephone counseling NGO (Lifeline International member); counseling is free but normal call charges may apply.)

South Sudan778

IOM South Sudan MHPSS Toll-Free Helpline — 778 (toll-free); alternates +211 924 007 483 and +211 912 111 778 · Daily 08:30–17:00 · English · source (Run by the UN migration agency (IOM), covering emotional support, gender-based violence and protection. Serves primarily the Upper Nile region (Malakal area); nationwide reachability is not guaranteed.)

Spain España024

Línea 024 de Atención a la Conducta Suicida (Ministerio de Sanidad) — 024 (call); chat at www2.cruzroja.es/web/cruzroja/chat-linea024 · 24/7 · Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician, Valencian · source (Free, confidential national suicide-prevention line. Co-official languages served; English-speaking operators available on some shifts (interpreting otherwise); sign-language video interpreting via SVIsual.)

Teléfono de la Esperanza — 717 003 717 (call); chat at telefonodelaesperanza.org (evenings) · 24/7 · Spanish · source (Long-established NGO crisis and emotional-support line.)

Fundación ANAR – Líneas de Ayuda — 900 20 20 10 (call); chat at chatanar.es · 24/7 · Spanish · source (For children and adolescents (and adults concerned about a minor); free and confidential.)

Sri Lanka ශ්‍රී ලංකාව / இலங்கை1926

1926 National Mental Health Helpline (NIMH) — 1926 (call, toll-free); SMS/text to 1926 · 24/7 · Sinhala, Tamil, English · source (Run by the National Institute of Mental Health under the Ministry of Health; free and confidential, with referral to treatment where needed. Text/chat counsellors available in all three languages.)

Sri Lanka Sumithrayo — 0707 308 308 (call); WhatsApp 0767 520 620 · Daily (365 days), 09:00–16:00 · Sinhala, Tamil, English · source (Free, confidential, volunteer-run emotional support and befriending (Befrienders Worldwide affiliate); 10+ centres island-wide; daytime hours only.)

Sudan السودان

No operating national crisis or suicide helpline exists in Sudan - the ongoing war has collapsed most mental-health services. Volunteer initiatives such as Tamnona reportedly offer remote psychological support via social media. Sudanese refugees in Egypt can call Egypt's 24/7 mental-health line 16328.

Suriname114

Helpline 114 (Ministry of Health, Welfare and Labor, with PAHO/WHO support) — 114 · 24/7 · Dutch · source (Suriname's first national crisis line, launched 5 June 2026; free, confidential and anonymous psychological first aid. Dutch is confirmed; support in other local languages (e.g. Sranan Tongo) is unconfirmed.)

Sweden Sverige90101

Mind Självmordslinjen — 90101 (call); chat at mind.se · 24/7 (phone and chat) · Swedish · source (National suicide line run by the NGO Mind, staffed by trained volunteers; anonymous; caller pays only the operator connection fee.)

Switzerland Schweiz / Suisse143

Die Dargebotene Hand / La Main Tendue / Telefono Amico — Tel 143 — 143 (call); English line 0800 143 000 (18:00–23:00); chat and email via 143.ch · 24/7 (143); English line daily 18:00–23:00 · German, French, Italian, English (evening line) · source (Answered in the language of the region called from; anonymous and confidential.)

Syria سوريا

No dedicated crisis line currently operates. A 24/7 Ministry of Health/WHO psychological-support hotline ran via Ibn Rushd Hospital, Damascus (0952 384 449, 0952 384 447, 011 444 3745) and Ibn Khaldoun Hospital, Aleppo (0940 088 846, 0940 088 847); it was last confirmed in October 2024 and its current status is unknown. A Syrian Arab Red Crescent line, 0944 868 444 (24/7, Arabic), could not be confirmed. Medical emergency: 110.

Taiwan 台灣1925

1925 安心專線 (MOHW Suicide Prevention / "Peace of Mind" Line) — 1925 · 24/7 · Mandarin Chinese · source (Toll-free national suicide-prevention line run by the Ministry of Health and Welfare; listed as the lead resource by Taiwan's National Suicide Prevention Center (source link).)

Lifeline Taiwan 1995 (生命線) — 1995; text counseling via the "謝謝你跟我說" web chat at life1995.org.tw · 24/7 (phone); text counseling limited hours · Mandarin Chinese · source (Long-running NGO befriending/counseling line.)

張老師專線 1980 (Teacher Chang Foundation Helpline) — 1980 · Daytime/evening hours, not 24/7 (see official site for current schedule) · Mandarin Chinese · source (Counseling-oriented helpline run by the Teacher Chang Foundation.)

Tajikistan Тоҷикистон1313

Горячая линия «1313» (hotline of the Committee on Women and Family Affairs) — 1313 (free from all Tajik mobile operators) · 24/7 (per the 2024 UN Women national review; relaunched 2022) · Tajik, Russian · source (Focused on domestic/gender-based violence and family issues; callers reach a psychologist, lawyer or gender expert — not suicide-specific. Russian-language service per local (Russian-language) media reporting.)

No dedicated suicide-prevention line could be confirmed in Tajikistan; a commonly circulated number could not be confirmed and is omitted. Closest real services: the 24/7 line 1313 above (has psychologists) and ambulance 103.

Tanzania199

199 Afya Call Center (Ministry of Health) — 199 (call or SMS); WhatsApp +255 768 000 168 · 24/7 · Swahili, English · source (General national health line that includes mental-health counselling — not suicide-specific. Corroborated by WHO AFRO and VillageReach reports on the 199 hotline.)

National Child Helpline 116 (C-Sema) — 116 (toll-free) · 24/7 · Swahili, English · source (Children, youth, parents and caregivers; free on all networks in mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar; covers suicidal thoughts and self-harm.)

Thailand ประเทศไทย1323

Mental Health Hotline 1323 (สายด่วนสุขภาพจิต 1323), Department of Mental Health — 1323 (call, free); Facebook chat "1323 ปรึกษาปัญหาสุขภาพจิต" approx. 14:30–22:30 · 24/7 · Thai · source (National government mental-health counselling line run by the Department of Mental Health, Ministry of Public Health.)

Samaritans of Thailand (สมาคมสะมาริตันส์แห่งประเทศไทย) — 02 113 6789 (call) · Daily 12:00–22:00 · Thai · source (Volunteer emotional-support/befriending line. Number per the service's own site (older directories list a different 02-713 number).)

Timor-Leste Timór-Leste / Timor Lorosa'e

No dedicated suicide-prevention helpline could be confirmed. PRADET (Psychosocial Recovery and Development in East Timor, pradet.org; site intermittently offline) is the country's main psychosocial-support NGO, based at Guido Valadares National Hospital in Dili. Two conflicting PRADET crisis numbers circulate (7725 4597 and +670 7723 0000); neither could be confirmed, so verify locally before use. National emergency number: 112.

Togo80 00 95 95

Allo Croix Bleue (La Croix Bleue du Togo) — 80 00 95 95 (call, toll-free); text/WhatsApp 90 51 63 95 · 24/7 · French, Ewe · source (Substance-use focused (alcohol/drugs) with free confidential listening and psychosocial support; official site croixbleuedutogo.org. Not a dedicated suicide line.)

GF2D helpline (Groupe de reflexion et d'action Femme, Democratie et Developpement) — 22 61 49 25 (call); text/WhatsApp 93 96 89 89 · Weekday daytime hours · French · source (Support and legal-information line mainly for women.)

No dedicated national suicide line. A commonly circulated number for Togo could not be confirmed and is omitted.

Tonga0800 444

Women and Children Crisis Centre (WCCC) Tonga Helpline — 0800 444 (toll-free on Digicel and Ucall) · 24/7 · Tongan, English · source (Crisis centre for women and children; helpline offers immediate assistance and basic counselling. Tonga has no dedicated national suicide line; an older 'Lifeline Tonga' number (22091) could not be confirmed as current.)

Trinidad and Tobago800-5588

Lifeline (Trinidad and Tobago) — 800-5588 or 866-5433 (toll-free on bmobile/Digicel); 220-3636 (FLOW-to-FLOW) · 24/7 · English · source (Volunteer befriending line for people in despair or suicidal crisis; anonymous and free; Befrienders Worldwide member.)

ChildLine Trinidad and Tobago — 800-4321; online chat and WhatsApp via childlinett.org · 24/7 · English · source (Free, confidential support for children and young people up to age 25.)

Tunisia تونس80 105 050

Ligne verte d'écoute et de soutien psychologique (Ministère de la Santé) — 80 105 050 (toll-free call) · Mon-Sat 08:30-14:30 · Arabic · source (Free psychological consultation line under the national mental health programme, staffed in coordination with the emergency psychological support unit. French answering likely but not confirmed. A commonly circulated number could not be confirmed and is omitted.)

Ligne verte 1899 - femmes victimes de violence (Ministère de la Femme) — 1899 (call) · 24/7 · Arabic · source (For women experiencing violence (listening, guidance, referral) - not suicide-specific.)

Turkey Türkiye183

ALO 183 Sosyal Destek Hattı (Ministry of Family and Social Services Social Support Line) — 183; sign-language video line 0 549 381 0 183; WhatsApp/BİP 0501 183 0 183 · 24/7 (sign-language video: weekdays 08:00–24:00, Sat 08:00–17:00) · Turkish, Kurdish, Arabic, Turkish Sign Language · source (NOT a dedicated suicide-prevention line — it is the state social support hotline (family, women, children, disabled, elderly) that provides psychological support and referrals; free from within Turkey.)

Turkey has no dedicated national suicide-prevention helpline. The closest alternatives are ALO 183 (24/7 state social support line with psychological counseling/referral, listed above) and the unified emergency number 112 for acute danger.

Turkmenistan Türkmenistan22-93-89

Keyik Okara Helpline (women's and children's support NGO, Ashgabat) — (+993 12) 22-93-89 (call); SMS +993 63 33-23-51 · Calls 24/7 (unconfirmed); SMS weekdays approx. 09:00–18:00 local · Turkmen, Russian · source (NGO line focused on women, children and domestic violence — not suicide-specific; it is the only Turkmenistan helpline listed in international directories.)

Turkmenistan has no known dedicated suicide-prevention or general mental-health crisis line. Keyik Okara (above) is the only known helpline; the ambulance number is 03.

Tuvalu

No dedicated crisis or suicide line exists in Tuvalu. The Ministry of Health runs a Mental Health & Psychosocial Support Line in Funafuti, +688 20739, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (unconfirmed). General emergency number: 911. Regional option: Lifeline Fiji accepts calls from outside Fiji on 132 454 (+679).

Uganda0800 21 21 21

Mental Health Uganda Helpline — 0800 21 21 21 (toll-free) · Mon–Fri 08:30–17:00 · English · source (The main national mental-health support line. Calls free on MTN, Airtel, Africell and Uganda Telecom. Not 24/7; outside its hours there is no national alternative.)

Ukraine Україна0 800 100 102

Лінія безкоштовної психологічної допомоги НПА (National Psychological Association free psychological help line) — 0 800 100 102 (free); web audio/video calls and toll-free numbers from 21 European countries via help.npa-ua.org · Daily 09:00–17:00 (Kyiv time) · Ukrainian · source (Crisis-trained psychologists; suicide prevention is among its stated focus topics. Note: Ukraine's dedicated suicide-prevention line, Lifeline Ukraine (7333), is temporarily suspended for lack of funding and is not currently active.)

Національна гаряча лінія для дітей та молоді (La Strada National Hotline for Children and Youth) — 116 111 (from mobiles) or 0 800 500 225 (mobile/landline); Telegram @CHL116111 · 24/7 · Ukrainian · source (Free, anonymous; for children, youth and parents; interpretation available.)

krisenchat Ukrainian — WhatsApp chat — start via krisenchat.de · 24/7 · Ukrainian, Russian · source (Germany-based crisis chat for young people (incl. refugees abroad); chat only, no phone line.)

United Arab Emirates الإمارات800 4673

Mental Support Line - 800HOPE (National Programme for Happiness and Wellbeing) — 800 4673 (800 HOPE, call); WhatsApp message to 8004673 · Daily 8:00-20:00 · Arabic, English · source (The UAE's national mental-support line, run with licensed volunteer psychologists; official service site is hope.hw.gov.ae (intermittently unreachable at time of research, so the u.ae government page is given for verification).)

Dubai Foundation for Women and Children Helpline — 800 111 (call); SMS 5111; WhatsApp +971 800 111 · 24/7 · Arabic, English · source (For women, youth and children - abuse, domestic violence and suicidal-thoughts support; Dubai-based government foundation.)

United Kingdom116 123

Samaritans — 116 123 (call, free); Welsh Language Line 0808 164 0123; email jo@samaritans.org · 24/7 (116 123) · English, Welsh (dedicated line) · source (Free from all UK landlines and mobiles, no credit needed; anonymous.)

Shout — Text SHOUT to 85258 · 24/7 · English · source (Text-only crisis service, free on all major UK networks; does not appear on phone bills.)

United States988

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988; chat 988lifeline.org/chat; Spanish: press 2 after dialing 988, or text AYUDA to 988 · 24/7 · English, Spanish · source (Interpretation available in 240+ languages for calls; ASL videophone for Deaf/HoH users (TTY: 711 then 988).)

Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741 (Spanish: text AYUDA); WhatsApp +1 443-787-7678; web chat at crisistextline.org · 24/7 · English, Spanish · source (Text/chat only — no voice line.)

Veterans Crisis Line — Dial 988 then press 1; text 838255; chat at veteranscrisisline.net · 24/7 · English · source (For U.S. veterans, service members, National Guard/Reserve and their families; no VA enrollment needed.)

Uruguay0800 0767

Línea de Prevención del Suicidio – Línea Vida (MSP/ASSE) — 0800 0767 from a landline; *0767 from a mobile (free) · 24/7 · Spanish · source (National service staffed by trained psychologists; attends anyone regardless of their health provider.)

Línea de Apoyo Emocional (ASSE) — 0800 1920 (free) · 24/7 · Spanish · source (General emotional-support line complementing the suicide-prevention line.)

Uzbekistan Oʻzbekiston1146

Женская горячая линия «1146» (helpline of the Republican Center for Rehabilitation and Adaptation of Victims of Violence) — 1146 (free) · Officially a free 24/7 line; actual staffing may be 09:00–18:00 (hours unconfirmed) · Uzbek, Russian · source (Focused on harassment/violence against women, with psychological consultation; not suicide-specific. Language coverage per state portal and local directories.)

No dedicated suicide-prevention helpline could be confirmed in Uzbekistan; a commonly circulated number could not be confirmed and is omitted. Closest real services: the 1146 women's line above and ambulance 103.

Vanuatu161

Vanuatu Women's Centre 24/7 Hotline — 161 (toll-free); alternative toll-free (678) 5721384; SMS 7754628; WhatsApp wa.me/6785721384 · 24/7 · Bislama, English · source (Run by the Vanuatu Women's Centre for women and children affected by violence; it is the country's only 24/7 crisis counselling line. Provincial branch numbers at vanuatuwomenscentre.org/counselling. A Ministry of Health 'MindCare' line (7716155/7716156) was publicized during COVID; its current status is unconfirmed.)

Venezuela0424-290-7338

LAPSI – Línea de Ayuda Psicológica, Federación de Psicólogos de Venezuela — 0424-290-7338 (also 0212-416-3116) · Friday–Sunday 08:00–20:00 (Venezuela time) · Spanish · source (Psychological first aid run by the national psychologists' federation; weekend-only hours. Venezuela has no government-run national suicide line. Caller pays the normal call cost.)

Outside LAPSI's Friday–Sunday hours there is no confirmed national crisis line; the national emergency number is 911.

Vietnam Việt Nam096 306 1414

Đường dây nóng Ngày Mai (Ngày Mai Hotline) — 096 306 1414 (call, free) · 13:00–20:30, Wednesday–Sunday · Vietnamese · source (Volunteer psychological-first-aid line focused on young people with depression and their families. Vietnam has no national 24/7 suicide line; a commonly circulated number, 'Tam Ngay Tro Chuyen Lifeline' 1900 6233, could not be confirmed and is omitted.)

Tổng đài quốc gia bảo vệ trẻ em 111 (National Child Protection Hotline) — 111 (call, free) · 24/7 · Vietnamese · source (Government child-protection line for children/adolescents in distress or danger, and adults reporting concerns — youth-focused, not a general suicide line.)

Yemen اليمن8000202

Psychiatric Care Developmental Foundation Hotline (مؤسسة الرعاية النفسية التنموية) — 8000202 (toll-free call); WhatsApp +967 774 649 243 · 24/7 · Arabic · source (NGO line for everyone in Yemen; counsellor-staffed, covers depression, trauma, self-harm and suicide. The foundation's site is pcfyemen.org.)

Family Counseling & Development Foundation Yemen — 8000136 (toll-free call) · Sat-Thu 8:00-20:00 (closed Fridays) · Arabic · source (Psychological and social counselling hotline reachable from any Yemeni governorate; focus on conflict-affected people and GBV survivors.)

Zambia933

Lifeline Zambia (Lifeline/Childline Zambia) — Lifeline 933 — 933 (free call, SMS or WhatsApp from any network) · 24/7, every day of the year · English, All 7 main Zambian local languages (per Lifeline/Childline Zambia); male or female counsellor can be requested · source (National toll-free psycho-social counselling line for adults (mental health, GBV, substance abuse, HIV). Member of LifeLine International.)

Childline Zambia 116 — 116 (free call from any network) · 24/7 · English, Local Zambian languages (run by the same Lifeline/Childline Zambia counsellors as the 933 line) · source (Children and young people only.)

Zimbabwe+263 784 845 294

Friendship Bench Zimbabwe (online/WhatsApp service) — WhatsApp +263 784 845 294 (chat or WhatsApp call, charged at country rates) · Monday-Friday 9:00-16:00, Saturday 9:00-12:00 · English, Shona, Ndebele · source (Free, anonymous one-to-one sessions with trained peer counsellors ('grandmothers'); Zimbabwe's flagship community mental-health service, but booked sessions rather than a 24/7 crisis line.)

Childline Zimbabwe — 116 (free from all Zimbabwean networks); landline +263 242 252000; WhatsApp lines and online chat via childline.org.zw · 24/7 · English, Shona, Ndebele · source (Primarily for children and young people. LifeLine International's Zimbabwe member. A commonly circulated Bulawayo number (029 226 5000) could not be confirmed as currently operating and is omitted.)