If you need help right now, it's here.
This page lists trusted crisis lines, charities and services by country and by topic. Start with the emergency number for where you are.
Free to call. You don't need a diagnosis, an appointment, or the right words ready.
Emergency first
Call your country's emergency number straight away if anyone is in danger.
Crisis lines next
Free, confidential, and staffed by trained people, day and night.
Practical support after
Career, money, parenting and business help, once things feel safer.
Loops is a daily coaching app for people with ADHD. This page is a directory, not a treatment or emergency service.
One layout, every country.
Each country below follows the same order: emergency numbers first, then crisis and talk-now lines, then everyday support grouped by topic. If you only read the bold lines, you'll still get to the right number.
If you're supporting someone else, the same order works. Start at the top of their country's section, not the topic that feels most relevant.
United Kingdom
call, free, immediate danger, ambulance, fire or police.
Crisis and talk now
- Samaritans116 123
call, free, 24/7. You don't need to be suicidal to call.
- Childline0800 1111
call, free, 24/7, for anyone under 19.
- NHS urgent mental health help
official route into local crisis services. Visit website.
Career and study
- National Careers Service0800 100 900
call, free, plus a course finder online. For job moves, upskilling and career changes.
Business and projects
- GOV.UK: set up a business
official start-up guidance and the Start Up Loans scheme. Visit website.
- The King's Trust
for young founders aged 11 to 30. Visit website.
Health, sleep and eating
- Every Mind Matters
free NHS tools for stress, sleep and low mood. Visit website.
- The Sleep Charity: National Sleep Helpline03303 530 541
call, for sleep problems.
- Beat0808 801 0677
call or webchat, for anyone affected by an eating disorder. See beateatingdisorders.org.uk for current hours. Visit website.
Relationships and parenting
- Family Lives0808 800 2222
call, free, family and parenting support.
- YoungMinds Parents Helpline0808 802 5544
call, for parents worried about a child's mental health.
- Relate
relationship counselling. Visit website.
Grief and money
- Cruse Bereavement Support0808 808 1677
call, free, bereavement support.
- MoneyHelper
impartial money guidance and a Debt Advice Locator. Visit website.
United States
call, immediate danger.
Crisis and talk now
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline988
call, text or chat, free, 24/7.
- SAMHSA National Helpline1-800-662-4357
call, treatment referral for mental health or substance use.
- NAMI HelpLine
call, text or chat, for non-crisis mental health guidance. Visit website.
- Childhelp800-422-4453
call, 24/7, for child abuse and family safety concerns.
- 211
call or text, connects you to local services during financial or family strain. Visit website.
Career and study
- CareerOneStop
plus 1-877-US2-JOBS and local American Job Centers. Job search, training and career planning. Visit website.
Business and projects
- SBA
official start-up guidance and funding routes. Visit website.
- SCORE
free, nationally available small business mentoring. Visit website.
Health and sleep
- NIMH
primary-source information on mental health and sleep. Visit website.
Grief and money
- NFCC800-388-2227
call, nonprofit debt and financial coaching.
- Benefits.gov
government benefits and financial stabilisation. Visit website.
Canada
call, immediate danger.
Crisis and talk now
- 9-8-8988
call or text, free, 24/7, suicide and crisis support.
- Government of Canada: mental health support
official starting point. Visit website.
- CMHA
Canadian Mental Health Association resources. Visit website.
- Kids Help Phone1-800-668-6868
or text CONNECT to 686868. Call or text, 24/7, for young people and students.
Career and study
- Job Bank
jobs, courses and labour-market information. Visit website.
Business and projects
- BDC
mainstream business finance and advisory support. Visit website.
- Futurpreneur1-800-464-2923
call, for entrepreneurs aged 18 to 39.
Health and sleep
- CAMH Mental Health Toolkit
evidence-based self-help tools. Visit website.
Grief and money
- Financial Consumer Agency of Canada
financial capability and security. Visit website.
Ireland
call, immediate danger.
Crisis and talk now
- Samaritans116 123
call, free, 24/7.
- Pieta1800 247 247
or text HELP to 51444. Call or text, for self-harm, suicidal thoughts and bereavement by suicide.
- HSE mental health support and therapy pages
official next step after the crisis lines. Visit website.
Business and projects
- Local Enterprise Offices
the first stop for starting or growing a business. Visit website.
Grief and money
- MABS0818 07 2000
call, the Money Advice and Budgeting Service.
Australia
call, immediate danger.
Crisis and talk now
- Lifeline13 11 14
call, free, 24/7.
- Beyond Blue1300 22 4636
call, anxiety, depression and brief counselling.
- Suicide Call Back Service1300 659 467
call, specialist 24/7 suicide-related counselling.
- Kids Helpline1800 55 1800
call, free, 24/7, for children and young people.
Career and study
- Your Career
career planning and direction. Visit website.
Business and projects
- business.gov.au
official start-up and small business guidance. Visit website.
Health and sleep
- healthdirect
mainstream public health information, including sleep. Visit website.
Relationships and parenting
- Relationships Australia1300 364 277
call, relationship and family support.
New Zealand
call, immediate danger.
Crisis and talk now
- 17371737
call or text, free, 24/7, national wellbeing support line.
- Youthline0800 376 633
or free text 234. Call, text, WhatsApp or webchat, for young people.
- Parent Help0800 568 856
call, a dedicated parenting helpline.
Career and study
- Careers.govt.nz
career planning and study routes. Visit website.
Business and projects
- business.govt.nz
official start-up and small business guidance. Visit website.
Grief and money
- MoneyTalks0800 345 123
or text 4029. Call or text, money stress and debt.
Europe-wide
Use this layer if you're in Europe outside the countries above, or if you need a cross-border option. Availability of some numbers varies by country, so check locally where noted.
call, works in every EU country.
Crisis and talk now
- 116 123116 123
the EU-reserved number for emotional-support helplines. Check local availability, as it isn't live in every country.
- 116 111116 111
the EU-reserved number for child helplines. See Child Helpline International (childhelplineinternational.org) for the operator list in your country. Visit website.
- Befrienders Worldwide
a cross-border directory of emotional-support helplines by country. Visit website.
Career and study
- Europass and EURES
CV tools, course discovery and EU-wide job search. Visit website.
Questions people often ask
Which number should I call in an emergency?
Always call your country's emergency number first if someone is in immediate danger. That's 999 or 112 in the UK and Ireland, 911 in the US and Canada, 000 in Australia, and 111 in New Zealand.
What if I'm not sure it's serious enough to call?
Call anyway. Samaritans, 988, Pieta, Lifeline and 1737 all exist for exactly this uncertainty, and you don't need to be in danger to use them.
Are these calls free?
Yes. Every crisis line listed here is free to call from a phone in that country. Many also offer free text or webchat if you'd rather not talk out loud.
Are these calls confidential?
Mostly, yes, with narrow safety exceptions. Services will usually only pass on information if they believe you or someone else is at serious risk. Each organisation's own site explains exactly when.
I'm not in one of these countries. What should I do?
Try Befrienders Worldwide, which lists emotional-support helplines by country. If you're anywhere in the EU, 112 works for emergencies.
This isn't a crisis, I just feel overwhelmed. Is this page still for me?
Yes. Look under health, sleep and stress for your country, where practical, lower-pressure options sit alongside the crisis numbers in case things get harder.
Does Loops replace any of these services?
No. Loops supports daily habits and consistency. It isn't a crisis service, a therapist or a medical provider, and it shouldn't be used as one.
However you found this page, we're glad you're looking.
These services are run by the people best placed to help: national health systems, major charities and government bodies. Loops sits alongside them, for the ordinary days in between.
If you'd like daily support with routines and consistency once things feel steadier,
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Details on this page were checked against public sources on 22 July 2026. Numbers, hours and services can change, so always check the organisation's own website if in doubt.