When you are feeling suicidal the recommended course of action is to tell someone as soon as possible what you are thinking. Do not stay on your own. If you feel like taking your life what have you got to lose by making contact? Usually the issue is who to contact. Many suicidal people do not want to talk to anyone. This is where this page may be helpful.

Global

Befrienders Worldwide

Befrienders Worldwide is mentioned here because it spans the world and gives anyone anywhere a chance to make contact with someone. It offers a very easy drop-down and select directory of organizations around the world who can help you to get through the worst stages of your suicidal thoughts. There is only a website to give you as telephone numbers and other contact details are specific to each country and area you are located.

Website: befrienders.org

Australia

Lifeline

Lifeline connects people with care by providing services in Suicide Prevention, Crisis Support and Mental Health Support.

Website: lifeline.org.au

• Call Lifeline’s 24hr crisis telephone line on 13 11 14
• Online one-on-one Crisis Support Chat
• Call 000 if life is in immediate danger

UK

Get Connected

Get Connected is the national helpline for young people under-25 and has been providing free, confidential help for over 10 years.

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Website: getconnected.org.uk

Samaritans

The Samaritans are there 24/7 to talk to you. It is an interesting fact that they are not there purely for suicidal people although of course they can help. As a fast and accessible resource to speak to anyone whatever you are feeling, the Samaritans are second to none. If you are not yet suicidal and feel that you need to talk to someone confidentially about things then the Samaritans will help you.

Website: samaritans.org

Telephone: UK: 08457 90 90 90* and ROI: 1850 60 90 90* International

Email: jo@samaritans.org

Write: Chris, PO Box 9090,Stirling FK8 2SA

Visit in person: Find your nearest branch 

Turn2me

This is a website that helps people GET HELP with personal problems. You can read articles, listen to podcasts, talk anonymously in our forums or join an online group support. You can also get 1-to-1 counselling although you will have to pay for it.

Website: turn2me.org

USA

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) is a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. By dialing 1-800-273-TALK, the call is routed to the nearest crisis center in our national network of more than 150 crisis centers. The Lifeline’s national network of local crisis centers, provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals day and night.

Website: suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Telephone (Crisis Counselor): 1-800-273-TALK (8255).