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Where are you?
United Kingdom
United States
Australia
Canada
Ireland
New Zealand
United Kingdom
In immediate danger
Call emergency services.
999
If you can’t speak, stay on the line and press 55 when asked.
Domestic abuse
Scotland: Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline
0800 027 1234
Northern Ireland: Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline
0808 802 1414
In crisis, or thinking of harming yourself
Children and young people
NSPCC Helpline, for adults worried about a child
0808 800 5000
Phone line open 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. Not for emergencies.
United States
In immediate danger
Call emergency services.
911
In crisis, or thinking of harming yourself
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988
Call or text 988.
Children and young people
Australia
In immediate danger
Call emergency services.
000
Domestic and family violence
In crisis, or thinking of harming yourself
Children and young people
Canada
In immediate danger
Call emergency services.
911
In crisis, or thinking of harming yourself
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
9-8-8
Call or text 9-8-8.
Children and young people
Ireland
In immediate danger
Call emergency services.
999 or 112
Domestic abuse
Women’s Aid National Freephone Helpline
1800 341 900
24 hours, every day.
In crisis, or thinking of harming yourself
Children and young people
New Zealand
In immediate danger
Call emergency services.
111
If it isn’t safe to talk, stay on the line and press 55.
Family violence
Women’s Refuge
0800 733 843
Also written 0800 REFUGE. 24 hours.
In crisis, or thinking of harming yourself
Crisis support
1737
Call or text 1737.
Children and young people
Numbers last checked 17 October 2026.
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