If you are in immediate danger
If you may hurt yourself or someone else, cannot keep yourself safe, or are in immediate danger, contact your local emergency service or go to the nearest emergency department. Tell a trusted person who can stay with you.
If someone monitors your device, use a safer device when seeking help; change or clear records only if doing so will not increase danger.
Finding support
Where to Turn, and for What
These directories are international and searchable by country. We do not duplicate national numbers here, because a number that has quietly changed is more dangerous than no number at all.
Befrienders Worldwide
Emotional-support centres in over 30 countries.
Find A Helpline
Free, confidential support lines by country.
IASP Crisis Centre Directory
The International Association for Suicide Prevention’s directory.
Verified regional services
International
befrienders.org · Varies by centre
Emotional-support centres in over 30 countries.
Last verified 2026-08-01. Services change — please check locally.
findahelpline.com · Varies by country
Free, confidential support lines, searchable by country.
Last verified 2026-08-01. Services change — please check locally.
iasp.info · Varies by centre
International Association for Suicide Prevention directory.
Last verified 2026-08-01. Services change — please check locally.
Which kind of support
- Mental-health care
- A licensed psychologist, counsellor, psychiatrist, doctor, community mental-health service or recognised clinic can help assess persistent or worsening distress.
- Relationship abuse and coercion
- A specialist domestic-abuse, sexual-violence or safeguarding organisation can help with confidential risk assessment and safety planning.
- Immediate danger
- Contact your local emergency service or go to the nearest emergency department. If possible, involve a trusted person who can remain with you.
- Choosing a provider
- Ask about qualifications, confidentiality, fees, cultural understanding, accessibility and experience with your concern.
About this workbook
If someone monitors your device
