If you or someone you care about is in crisis, the people on the other end of these lines are trained for this. The call doesn't have to make sense. You don't have to know what to say.
- WhatsApp Vandrevala — if you can't speak, the message is already written. Tap and send.
- Vandrevala Foundation (India, 24/7, calls from any country): +91 9999 666 555
- iCall (India, free counselling): 9152987821
- Tele-MANAS (Government of India, 20+ languages, 24/7): 14416 within India, or 1-800-891-4416 toll-free
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US and Canada): call or text 988
- 7 Cups (global anonymous chat, 24/7): 7cups.com
- Befrienders Worldwide (32 countries, 349 centres): befrienders.org
- Find A Helpline (directory of 1,600+ helplines worldwide): findahelpline.com
Last verified 2026-04-25.