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WORLDWIDE EMERGENCY SUPPORT SERVICES

Crisis Text Line (Multi-Country Access)

Who it supports: Anyone in emotional distress or crisis
How it helps: 24/7 free, confidential text-based support with trained crisis counselors

• USA: Text HELLO to 741741

• Canada: Text HOME to 686868

• UK: Text SHOUT to 85258

• Ireland: Text HELLO to 50808
  www.crisistextline.org

Samaritans Email (Global Access)

Who it supports: Anyone worldwide struggling with emotional distress or suicidal thoughts
How it helps: Email anytime. A volunteer will reply within 24–72 hours.
Email: jo@samaritans.org
www.samaritans.org

Befrienders Worldwide

Who it supports: Anyone in emotional crisis or suicidal distress
How it helps: Directory of 400+ crisis helplines in over 38 countries
www.befrienders.org

The Trevor Project (International Chat Only)

Who it supports: LGBTQ+ youth (ages 13–24)
How it helps: 24/7 crisis support with LGBTQ+-affirming counselors
thetrevorproject.org/get-help

7 Cups

Who it supports: Anyone needing someone to talk to
How it helps: Free anonymous chats with trained listeners (non-crisis), paid therapy also available
www.7cups.com

iCall (India-Based, Open Globally)

Who it supports: Anyone around the world seeking mental health support
How it helps: Free, confidential, culturally sensitive support via email or phone
Email: icall@tiss.edu
www.icallhelpline.org

WHO Mental Health Resources

Who it supports: Global public seeking mental health education or local helplines
How it helps: Offers self-help tools, mobile apps, and country-specific directories
www.who.int/teams/mental-health-and-substance-use

IFRC (International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies)

Who it supports: People affected by natural disasters, war, displacement, or humanitarian crises
How it helps: Offers local psychosocial support, food, shelter, and health services
www.ifrc.org

Mental Health Innovation Network (MHIN)

Who it supports: Global mental health professionals and individuals looking for accessible tools
How it helps: Multilingual research-based tools and global digital interventions
www.mhinnovation.net

StrongMinds (Africa-Focused, Globally Inspiring)

Who it supports: Primarily women and youth in low-resource communities
How it helps: Group therapy for depression with peer-led approaches
www.strongminds.org

Trans Lifeline (U.S. & Canada, Community-Led)

Who it supports: Transgender individuals in need of crisis or peer support
How it helps: Peer-run helpline with resource referrals and microgrants
www.translifeline.org