These are services that can act on this kind of situation in the United States. Each listing shows when we last checked it.
If a child is in danger now, call emergency services in the United States.
Crisis support · United States
Verified 30 Oct 2026Call or text 988, or chat online
Free and confidential support from trained counsellors for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, or worried about someone else.
Directory of services · International
Verified 30 Oct 2026A directory of child helplines around the world, listed by country with their contact details. Child helplines are run by organisations in each country to listen to and support children and young people.
Directory of services · International
Verified 30 Oct 2026A directory of free, confidential helplines and crisis lines in many countries, searchable by country and by topic, for emotional support and crisis situations including thoughts of suicide.
Please talk to someone now. A crisis line can listen without judging, and you can stay anonymous. If you might act on these thoughts soon, call the emergency number or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
