Help and support
If you’re struggling right now, breathing is already an act of strength.
You don’t have to go through this alone.
This page is not a substitute for therapy or medical care, but it may help you find the right support when you need it.
🚨 If you are in immediate danger
Please contact emergency services in your country.
If you’re not sure which number applies, 112 works in many countries worldwide.
📞 Crisis Support Lines
If you need to talk to someone urgently, these services are available:
- International
- Find A Helpline (global directory):(search by country)
- United States: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Canada: 988 Suicide & Crisis Helpline
- United Kingdom & Ireland: Samaritans — 116 123
- Australia: Lifeline — 13 11 14
- New Zealand: 1737 Need to talk? — Call or text 1737
- France: Suicide crisis line — 3114
(If none of these apply to your country, Find A Helpline usually offers accurate local resources.)
💬 If You’re Not in Immediate Crisis but Need Support
Sometimes you just need someone to talk to — without judgment.
- Peer support groups
- Mental health organizations
- Online chat services (national or international depending on availability)
These resources can help you feel less alone and guide you toward longer-term help.
🌿 If You Are Supporting Someone in Distress
It can be difficult to know what to do.
Here are some basic guidelines:
- ✔ Listen without interrupting or minimizing
- ✔ Avoid advising too quickly — validation comes first
- ✔ Encourage professional help
- ✔ Do not promise confidentiality if safety is at risk
- ✔ Take care of yourself too
If you ever feel unsure, contact a crisis hotline for guidance — even if you are not the one in crisis.
📌 Important Reminder
- You are not a burden.
- Asking for help is not weakness.
- What you are feeling now will not last forever — even if your brain says otherwise.
If you’re here, it means you’re still trying — and that already matters.