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Australia
Not here?
Lifeline
24 hoursCrisis support and suicide prevention for anyone in Australia.
13 11 14
Text 0477 13 11 14
Suicide Call Back Service
24 hoursCounselling for people thinking about suicide, people caring for them, and people bereaved by suicide.
1300 659 467
13YARN
13 92 76
24 hours · Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peopleCrisis support from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
TIS National (interpreting service)
131 450
24 hours · You can ask them to call the service you want, with an interpreter in your languagePhone interpreting, usually free. Ask for an interpreter in your language, then name the service you want to reach.
Beyond Blue
1300 22 4636
24 hoursCounselling for anxiety, depression and everyday stress.
Medicare Mental Health
1800 595 212
Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm, except public holidaysGovernment service that helps you find the right mental health support near you.
Griefline
1300 845 745
Mon–Fri 10am–8pm (Sydney and Melbourne time) · Grief and lossSomeone to talk to when you are grieving.
Kids Helpline
1800 55 1800
24 hours · Ages 5–25Free, private counselling for children and young people, about anything.
QLife
1800 184 527
3pm–9pm every day · LGBTIQ+ peoplePeer support from LGBTIQ+ people, about identity, relationships or anything on your mind.
MensLine Australia
1300 78 99 78
24 hours · MenCounselling for men, about relationships, family, stress or anything else.
PANDA
1300 726 306
Open 7 days: Mon–Fri 9am–7:30pm, Sat 9am–4pm, Sunday hours not listed (Sydney and Melbourne time) · People planning a family, expecting a baby, or new parentsSupport with anxiety, depression, grief and other hard feelings for anyone planning a family, expecting a baby or caring for a new baby.
1800RESPECT
1800 737 732
24 hours · Domestic, family and sexual violenceCounselling and information about domestic, family and sexual violence.
Text 0458 737 732
Mainland China
Not here?
Police
110
24 hours
Ambulance
120
24 hours
National Psychological Assistance Hotline
At least 18 hours a day; hours and call costs vary by areaNational line for emotional and psychological support.
12356
Beijing Psychological Crisis Research and Intervention Center
Opening hours unconfirmedThe centre runs Beijing's psychological support line: someone to talk things through with, help to calm down, and crisis support.
You can call this from a mobile
010-82951332
Hope 24 Hotline
24 hoursCrisis line where the counselling itself is free, though call charges may apply. Answered by qualified counsellors.
400-161-9995
12355 Youth Service Line
12355
Hours vary by area · Young peopleRun by the Communist Youth League for young people: emotional support, legal advice and help with difficulties. Its national platform keeps a record of calls and follows up where someone may be at risk. If you would rather type, search WeChat for the mini program 青听益站全国12355网络平台.
Taiwan
Not here?
Fire and ambulance
119
24 hours
Police
110
24 hours
1925 Mental Health Support Line (Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare)
24 hours, freeGovernment line for emotional support and suicide prevention.
1925
Lifeline Taiwan
24 hoursTrained volunteers listen and support you through hard times.
1995
Teacher Chang Hotline
1980
Mon–Sat 9am–midday, 2pm–5pm, 6pm–9:30pm; Sun 9am–midday, 2pm–5pmCounselling about stress, relationships, family and everyday worries.
113 Protection Hotline
113
24 hours, free · Domestic violence, sexual assault and child protectionGet help if you are facing violence or abuse, or report it.
Men's Care Hotline
0800-013-999
7am–11pm every day, free · MenCounselling for men, about family, relationships, work or feelings.
Hong Kong
Not here?
Emergency
999
24 hours
18111 Mental Health Support Hotline
24 hoursGovernment line for emotional and mental health support. You can also message it on WhatsApp at any hour: Chat opens WhatsApp.
18111
The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong
Phone 24 hours; chat 4pm–1amEmotional support and suicide prevention. Online chat is called Chatpoint.
2389 2222
The Samaritans Hong Kong (multilingual)
24 hoursEmotional support for anyone in distress, in several languages.
2896 0000
Suicide Prevention Services
Phone 24 hours; chat evenings onlyVolunteers support people in emotional distress or thinking about suicide. Online chat (Say Something): Mon–Thu 6pm–midnight; Fri–Sun, public holidays and the day before, 6pm–3am.
2382 0000
Caritas Family Crisis Support Centre
24 hoursCrisis support for individuals and families, answered by social workers.
People and families in crisis
18288
Open Up
9101 2012
24 hours · Ages 6–24Text-based emotional support for young people, by message or online chat.
Pride Line (Tung Wah Group of Hospitals)
2217 5959
24 hours · LGBT+ peopleSupport for LGBT+ people and their families, answered by social workers.
CEASE Crisis Centre (Tung Wah Group of Hospitals)
18281
24 hoursCrisis support after sexual violence, domestic violence or another family crisis.
Malaysia
Not here?
Emergency
999
24 hours
Talian HEAL
8am–midnight every day, including public holidaysGovernment line for psychosocial and emotional support.
15555
Number not checked yet
Befrienders KL
24 hoursEmotional support for anyone in distress or thinking about suicide.
03-7627 2929
MIASA Crisis Helpline
24 hours, freeSupport during a mental health crisis, from a trained crisis team.
1800 180 066
New Zealand
Not here?
Emergency
111
24 hours
Need to talk? 1737
24 hoursTalk or text with a trained counsellor about anything.
1737
Lifeline Aotearoa
7am–midnight every dayCrisis support and suicide prevention.
0800 543 354
Text 4357
Samaritans Aotearoa
24 hoursVolunteers listen when you feel lonely, low or are thinking about suicide.
0800 726 666
Another place
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If you're in danger now, call your local emergency number.
You can find a helpline where you are at findahelpline.com.
findahelpline.com