Crisis resources
Help is available right now
Everything below is free and confidential. Reaching out works — most people who get support through a crisis come through it.
If you're in crisis
US
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support 24/7 across the United States. Call or text 988.
UK
Samaritans
Free to call from any phone in the UK and Ireland, any time, about anything you're going through.
US
Crisis Text Line
Free 24/7 text-based support in the US — often easier than a phone call.
UK
Shout 85258
Free, confidential 24/7 UK text service for anyone struggling to cope.
UK
CALM — Campaign Against Living Miserably
UK helpline and webchat, 5pm–midnight daily — talking to men about anything that's getting on top of them.
global
Find a crisis centre (IASP directory)
International directory of crisis centres and helplines, country by country.
Ongoing mental-health support
UK
CALM — Campaign Against Living Miserably
UK helpline and webchat, 5pm–midnight daily — talking to men about anything that's getting on top of them.
global
HealthyGamer
Mental-health resources and coaching built for the internet generation — meets young men where they are.
Worried a family member is being radicalized
US · global
Parents for Peace
Confidential helpline for families worried a loved one is being radicalized — non-judgmental, run partly by families who've been there.
US
Life After Hate
Helps people leave extremist movements and rebuild — founded by formers.
Relationship abuse or coercive control
US
Love Is Respect
US support for young people on unhealthy or abusive relationships — call, chat or text.
UK
Women's Aid (UK)
UK charity for women experiencing domestic abuse, including coercive control.