Need Help Now

One Million Lives is not intended to be a substitute for professional care. If you are struggling or suspect you are suffering from any mental health or other medical conditions, please seek immediate help from your doctor, local health service or from one of the organizations listed below. These services can also be used by friends and family seeking advice and assistance on how to support someone who is struggling. 

If you are having suicidal thoughts, or if you are concerned for your safety, or the safety of others, please seek immediate assistance by calling the emergency services number in your country or go to your nearest hospital emergency department. 

If you need help now, the following services are available for support. They are confidential, free to use and available 24/7.

Australia

Emergency Services - 000

Crisis Support
Lifeline Australia    13 11 14
Beyond Blue    1300 22 4636
Kids Helpline    1800 55 1800
Samaritans    13 52 47

Mental Health Support
Canada

Emergency Services - 911

Crisis Support
Talk Suicide Canada    1-833-456-4566, in Quebec: 1-866-277-3553

Mental Health Support
European Union

Emergency Services - 112

Mental Health Support
France

Emergency Services - 112

Crisis Support
SOS Suicide Phénix    01 40 44 46 45
Fil santé jeunes    0800 235 236
S.O.S Amitié    09 72 39 40 50
Germany

Emergency Services - 112

Crisis Support
Telefonseelsorge Deutschland     0800 111 0 111 / 0800 111 0 222
India

Emergency Services - 112

Crisis Support
Vanadrevala Foundation      91 9999 666 555 (available 24 hours/7 days)
Samaritans Mumbai      91 8422984528 / 91 8422984529 / 91 8422984530 – (available 16.00 to      22.00, 7 days)

Mental Health Support
Ireland

Emergency Services - 999

Crisis Support
Samaritans    116 123
Pieta House    1800 247 247

Mental Health Support
Italy

Emergency Services - 112

Crisis Support
Servizio per la Prevenzione del Suicidio     06 3377 5675 (9.30 to 16.30, Monday to Friday)
Samaritans    06 7720 8977 (13.00 to 22.00, 7 days)
Telefono Amico Italia     02 2327 2327 (10.00 to midnight, 7 days)
Japan

Emergency Services - 119

Crisis Support
Tell     03-5774-0992 (English language)

Mental Health Support

New Zealand

Emergency Services - 111

Crisis Support
Lifeline Aotearoa     Helpline – 0800 543 354, Suicide Crisis – 0508 828 865
Healthline     0800 611 116
Samaritans     0800 72 66 66

Mental Health Support
Depression.org.nz     0800 111 757
Youthline     0800 376 633
Poland

Emergency Services - 112

Crisis Support
South Africa

Emergency Services - 10111 or 10177

Crisis Support
Lifeline South Africa     0861 322 322 or 011 422 4242

Mental Health Support
Depression.org.nz     0800 111 757
Youthline     0800 376 633
Spain

Emergency Services - 112

Crisis Support
Suicide Crisis Line - 024
United Kingdom

Emergency Services - 999

Crisis Support
Samaritans
HopeLine UK     0800 068 41 41
Shout     Text only 85258

Mental Health Support
HelpLines Partnership    (Helpline Directory)
United States

Emergency Services - 911

Crisis Support
Crisis Text Line     (text only) – text HOME to 741-741

Mental Health Support
The Trevor Project      (LGBTQ mental health support)