If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please reach out for immediate support. This page provides a directory of verified crisis resources and helplines for various regions, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

These services offer 24/7 compassionate care and intervention for suicide prevention, trauma, and emotional distress. HiBoop provides this directory as a public resource to ensure that individuals in crisis can quickly find the professional help they need.

Immediate Help

If you or someone you support needs help right now, you're not alone. These resources are available 24/7 and can offer immediate, compassionate support.

What to Expect When You Reach Out

  • Trained Counselors

    You'll speak with trained, compassionate crisis counselors who are there to listen without judgment. They won't hang up or turn you away. Calls and texts are confidential.

  • Safe & Confidential

    Your conversation is private. Crisis counselors are bound by confidentiality and will only contact emergency services if you are in immediate danger.

  • Take Your Time

    There's no rush. You can take as long as you need to talk through what you're experiencing. The counselor will listen and help you explore your feelings and options.

  • Next Steps Together

    The counselor will work with you to develop a safety plan and connect you with ongoing support resources in your area if needed.

Supporting Someone in Crisis

  • Listen Without Judgment

    Let them share their feelings. Don't try to "fix" everything or minimize what they're going through. Sometimes just being heard makes a difference.

  • Ask Directly About Safety

    If you're concerned about self-harm or suicide, ask directly: "Are you thinking about hurting yourself?" or "Are you thinking about suicide?" Asking won't put the idea in their head, it shows you care.

  • Encourage Professional Help

    Offer to help them reach out to the crisis resources below. You can stay with them while they call, or even make the call together. For immediate danger, don't hesitate to call 911.

  • Stay Connected

    Check in regularly. Let them know you care about them and that they're not alone. Remove access to means of self-harm if possible (medications, weapons, etc.).

  • Remember: You're not responsible for "fixing" someone in crisis, but you can be there to support them and help connect them with professional resources. It's okay to reach out to crisis services yourself for guidance on how to help.

Recognizing Warning Signs

  • If you or someone you know shows these signs, reach out for professional support. Early intervention saves lives.

  • Verbal Indicators

    • Wanting to die or hurt themselves
    • Feeling hopeless or having no purpose
    • Being a burden to others
    • Feeling trapped or in unbearable pain

  • Behavioural Changes

    • Increased alcohol or drug use
    • Reckless or dangerous behavior
    • Withdrawing from activities or people
    • Giving away possessions
    • Saying goodbye to loved ones

  • Mood Indicators

    • Extreme mood swings
    • Sudden calmness after depression
    • Intense rage or talk of revenge
    • Expressing deep shame or guilt

Specific Support Resources

Crisis Resources by Region

Canada resources are shown first based on your location. All services below provide free, confidential support.

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Australia

Ireland

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International

  • Befrienders Worldwide

    A network of emotional support centers worldwide. Find a helpline in your country using their directory.

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  • Important Notice

    HiBoop is a health care platform for professionals for progressive assessments. We are not doctors or a crisis service. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please use the professional services listed above or proceed to your nearest emergency department.

    The resources listed on this page are provided for reference only. HiBoop does not operate, endorse, or maintain any of these third-party services. Please verify contact information directly with each organization before use.