Emergency Resources
If you are in crisis or experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact one of these resources immediately. sera is not equipped to handle crisis situations.
United States
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources.
Call or Text: 988
Website: 988lifeline.org
Crisis Text Line
Free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text with a trained Crisis Counselor.
Text: HOME to 741741
Website: crisistextline.org
Emergency Services
For immediate life-threatening emergencies.
Call: 911
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental health and/or substance use disorders.
Call: 1-800-662-4357
Canada
Talk Suicide Canada
24/7 crisis support for anyone affected by suicide. Available in English and French.
Call: 1-833-456-4566
Text: 45645 (4pm-12am ET)
Website: talksuicide.ca
Crisis Services Canada
Emotional support and crisis intervention for people in distress.
Call: 1-833-456-4566
Website: crisisservicescanada.ca
Kids Help Phone (Youth)
24/7 counselling and support for young people across Canada.
Call: 1-800-668-6868
Text: CONNECT to 686868
Website: kidshelpphone.ca
Emergency Services
For immediate life-threatening emergencies in Canada.
Call: 911
United Kingdom
Samaritans
Free 24/7 emotional support for anyone in distress or struggling to cope.
Call: 116 123 (free, 24/7)
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Website: samaritans.org
SHOUT Crisis Text Line
Free, confidential, 24/7 text support for anyone in crisis.
Text: SHOUT to 85258
Website: giveusashout.org
Emergency Services
For immediate life-threatening emergencies in the UK.
Call: 999
Ireland
Samaritans Ireland
Free 24/7 emotional support for anyone in distress.
Call: 116 123 (free, 24/7)
Website: samaritans.org/ireland
Pieta House
Free therapy and support for people with suicidal ideation, self-harm, and bereavement.
Call: 1800 247 247 (free, 24/7)
Text: HELP to 51444
Website: pieta.ie
Aware
Support for people affected by depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety.
Call: 1800 80 48 48
Website: aware.ie
Emergency Services
For immediate life-threatening emergencies in Ireland.
Call: 999 or 112
Australia
Lifeline Australia
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Call: 13 11 14 (24/7)
Text: 0477 13 11 14
Website: lifeline.org.au
Beyond Blue
Support for anxiety, depression, and suicide prevention.
Call: 1300 22 4636 (24/7)
Website: beyondblue.org.au
Kids Helpline (Youth)
24/7 counselling for young people aged 5-25.
Call: 1800 55 1800 (free, 24/7)
Website: kidshelpline.com.au
Emergency Services
For immediate life-threatening emergencies in Australia.
Call: 000
New Zealand
Need to Talk?
Free 24/7 counselling and support for anyone in New Zealand.
Call or Text: 1737 (free, 24/7)
Website: 1737.org.nz
Lifeline New Zealand
24/7 telephone counselling service.
Call: 0800 543 354 (free, 24/7)
Text: HELP to 4357
Website: lifeline.org.nz
Youthline (Youth)
Support for young people in New Zealand.
Call: 0800 376 633 (free)
Text: 234
Website: youthline.co.nz
Emergency Services
For immediate life-threatening emergencies in New Zealand.
Call: 111
Specialized Support
Veterans Crisis Line
24/7 support for Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve, and their families and friends.
Call: 988 then Press 1
Text: 838255
Website: veteranscrisisline.net
Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth)
Crisis support services for LGBTQ young people under 25.
Call: 1-866-488-7386
Text: START to 678-678
Website: thetrevorproject.org
International Resources
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Remember
You don't have to face a crisis alone. These trained professionals are available 24/7 to provide support, guidance, and resources when you need them most. Reaching out for help is a sign of strength.