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Crisis resources
If you are in immediate danger, call your local emergency number now.
In the US and Canada call 911, in the UK 999, in the EU and Türkiye 112, in Australia 000. If you are thinking about suicide in the US or Canada, call or text 988.
United States
Emergency: 911
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support for suicidal crisis, emotional distress, and alcohol or drug use concerns.
24/7
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential treatment referral and information for substance use and mental health, in English and Spanish.
24/7, 365 days a year
National Problem Gambling Helpline
Free, confidential call, text and chat support for anyone affected by gambling.
24/7
Crisis Text Line
Free, confidential text conversation with a trained crisis counselor.
24/7
United Kingdom
Emergency: 999 or 112
Samaritans
Free emotional support for anyone who is struggling, day or night.
24/7, 365 days a year
FRANK
Confidential information and advice about drugs.
24/7
National Gambling Helpline (GamCare)
Free, confidential gambling support for people in England and Scotland.
24/7
Drinkline
Free, confidential national alcohol helpline for England.
Weekdays 9am–8pm, weekends 11am–4pm
Ireland
Emergency: 112 or 999
Samaritans
Free emotional support for anyone who is struggling, across Ireland and the UK.
24/7, 365 days a year
HSE Drugs and Alcohol Helpline
Free, confidential information and support about drug and alcohol use.
Monday–Friday, 9:30am–5:30pm
Canada
Emergency: 911
9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline
Suicide crisis support by call or text, in English and French.
24/7
ConnexOntario (Ontario)
Free referrals to mental health, addiction and problem gambling services in Ontario.
24/7
Australia
Emergency: 000
Lifeline
24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention.
24/7
National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline
Free, confidential alcohol and drug information, connected to your state or territory service.
24/7
National Gambling Helpline
Free, professional and confidential support for anyone affected by gambling.
24/7
Türkiye
Emergency: 112
ALO 171 Sigara Bırakma Danışma Hattı
The Ministry of Health’s quit-smoking advice line.
24/7
YEDAM 115 (Yeşilay)
Free counselling from psychologists for alcohol, tobacco, drug, gambling and internet addiction, and for family members.
Weekdays 8:30–17:30, Saturday 8:30–13:30
Germany
Emergency: 112 (police 110)
TelefonSeelsorge
Free, anonymous crisis and emotional support.
24/7
Sucht & Drogen Hotline
Phone counselling about addiction and drugs for users and relatives (€0.20 per call).
Daily 8am–midnight
France
Emergency: 112 (SAMU 15)
3114 — suicide prevention
Free national suicide prevention line.
24/7
Drogues Info Service
Free, anonymous information and help about drug use.
Every day, 8am–2am
Everywhere else
Find A Helpline is a free directory of verified crisis helplines in more than 175 countries. Emergency numbers for other places:
| Where | Emergency number |
|---|---|
| United States, Canada, Mexico | 911 |
| United Kingdom | 999 or 112 |
| European Union (all member states) | 112 |
| Türkiye | 112 |
| Australia | 000 |
| New Zealand | 111 |
| India | 112 |
| Japan | 119 (ambulance and fire) · 110 (police) |
| South Korea | 119 (ambulance and fire) · 112 (police) |
| Brazil | 192 (ambulance) · 190 (police) |
| Saudi Arabia | 911 |
| United Arab Emirates | 998 (ambulance) · 999 (police) |
| Singapore | 995 (ambulance and fire) · 999 (police) |
| Israel | 101 (ambulance) · 100 (police) |
Before you quit: when to see a doctor
Stopping some substances suddenly can be medically dangerous. If you drink heavily or every day, or use drugs such as benzodiazepines, talk to a doctor before you stop — they can help you do it safely. Read is it dangerous to stop drinking suddenly? for the details and sources.
Vow is a self-help app, not a medical or crisis service. The Crisis resources screen in the app — free for everyone — lists the lines for the country your iPhone is set to.
Numbers and hours checked against each service’s official website on . Services change their details; if a number here is out of date, tell us at support@heyvow.com and we will fix it.