Safety Resources
Last updated 21 May 2026
These services are free, independent, and available at any time.
If you’re in crisis, struggling with your mental health, or concerned about someone else, please reach out to one of the organizations below. These services are independent of Circus — they’re here for everyone, at any time, for free.
English-speaking countries
Australia
Beyond Blue Mental health support for anxiety, depression, and emotional wellbeing. Chat, call, or email 24/7.
- Phone: 1300 22 4636
- beyondblue.org.au
Lifeline Crisis support and suicide prevention. Call, chat, or text available around the clock.
- Phone: 13 11 14
- Text: 0477 13 11 14
- lifeline.org.au
Kids Helpline (Under 25) Free, private counselling for people aged 5 to 25. Phone, web chat, and email.
- Phone: 1800 55 1800
- kidshelpline.com.au
1800RESPECT (Domestic Violence) National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service.
- Phone: 1800 737 732
- 1800respect.org.au
United Kingdom
Samaritans Emotional support for anyone in distress, struggling, or having thoughts of suicide. Available 24/7.
- Phone: 116 123
- samaritans.org
Mind Mental health information, advice, and local support services across England and Wales.
- Phone: 0300 123 3393
- mind.org.uk
Shout (Text) Free, confidential crisis text support service, available 24/7.
- Text SHOUT to 85258
- giveusashout.org
Refuge (Domestic Violence) National domestic abuse helpline for women and children experiencing domestic violence.
- Phone: 0808 2000 247
- refuge.org.uk
United States
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or text 988 for the national mental health crisis and suicide prevention lifeline.
- Phone: 988
- Text: 988
- 988lifeline.org
Crisis Text Line (Text) Free, 24/7 crisis counselling via text. Also available in Canada, Ireland, and the UK.
- Text HOME to 741741
- crisistextline.org
NAMI Helpline National Alliance on Mental Illness — information, referrals, and support for people affected by mental illness.
- Phone: 1-800-950-6264
- nami.org
National DV Hotline (Domestic Violence) Confidential support for people experiencing domestic violence, available 24/7.
- Phone: 1-800-799-7233
- Text START to 88788
- thehotline.org
Canada
Kids Help Phone Free, 24/7 support for young people under 25 — phone, text, and live chat available in English and French.
- Phone: 1-800-668-6868
- Text CONNECT to 686868
- kidshelpphone.ca
Crisis Services Canada Nationwide crisis and suicide prevention support. Call or text, available 24/7.
- Phone: 1-833-456-4566
- Text 45645 (4pm–midnight ET)
- crisisservicescanada.ca
ShelterSafe (Domestic Violence) Find local shelters and support services for people experiencing domestic violence across Canada.
Ireland
Pieta House Free professional support for people in suicidal distress or who engage in self-harm. Available 24/7.
- Phone: 116 123
- Text HELP to 51444
- pieta.ie
Samaritans Ireland Confidential emotional support for anyone in distress or at risk of suicide. Freephone 24/7.
- Phone: 116 123
- samaritans.ie
Women’s Aid (Domestic Violence) Support for women and children experiencing domestic violence in Ireland.
- Phone: 1800 341 900
- womensaid.ie
New Zealand
Lifeline NZ 24/7 free support for people in crisis, distress, or suicidal thoughts.
- Phone: 0800 543 354
- Text: 4357
- lifeline.org.nz
Youthline (Youth) Free support for young people aged 12–24. Phone, text, and online chat available.
- Phone: 0800 376 633
- Text: 234
- youthline.co.nz
Women’s Refuge (Domestic Violence) Safe houses and support services for women and children escaping domestic violence.
- Phone: 0800 733 843
- womensrefuge.org.nz
Europe
Germany
TelefonSeelsorge Free, confidential telephone counselling for emotional distress and crisis support. Available 24/7.
- Phone: 0800 111 0 111
- Phone: 0800 111 0 222
- telefonseelsorge.de
Hilfetelefon Gewalt gegen Frauen (Domestic Violence) National helpline for women experiencing violence. Available in 18 languages, 24/7.
- Phone: 08000 116 016
- hilfetelefon.de
France
3114 — Numéro National de Prévention du Suicide France’s national suicide prevention line. Available 24/7 for people in crisis and those concerned about someone.
- Phone: 3114
- 3114.fr
Fil Santé Jeunes (Youth) Free anonymous support line for young people on health and emotional wellbeing topics.
- Phone: 0800 235 236
- filsantejeunes.com
39 19 — Violences Femmes Info (Domestic Violence) National helpline for women experiencing violence. Free and confidential, 9am–7pm weekdays.
- Phone: 3919
- arretonslesviolences.gouv.fr
Netherlands
113 Zelfmoordpreventie Dutch suicide prevention helpline. Available 24/7 by phone and online chat.
- Phone: 113
- 113.nl
Sensoor Telephone and online crisis support for people in emotional distress. Available 24/7.
- Phone: 0900 0767
- sensoor.nl
Spain
024 — Línea de Atención a la Conducta Suicida Spain’s national suicide prevention and crisis support line. Available 24/7, free of charge.
- Phone: 024
Teléfono de la Esperanza Emotional support and crisis intervention for people in distress. Available 24/7.
- Phone: 717 003 717
- telefonodelaesperanza.org
Italy
Telefono Amico Emotional support line for anyone experiencing loneliness, distress, or crisis. Available evenings.
- Phone: 02 2327 2327
- telefonoamico.it
Telefono Azzurro (Youth) Support for children and young people in distress. Also accepts reports of abuse or exploitation.
- Phone: 19696
- azzurro.it
Sweden
Mind Självmordslinjen Sweden’s national suicide prevention line. Available 24/7 by phone and chat.
- Phone: 90101
- mind.se
BRIS Free support for children and young people. Phone, chat, and email available.
- Phone: 116 111
- bris.se
Norway
Mental Helse Support line for people experiencing mental health difficulties. Available 24/7.
- Phone: 116 123
- mentalhelse.no
Kirkens SOS Crisis support and listening service available around the clock by phone and online chat.
- Phone: 22 40 00 40
- kirkens-sos.no
Denmark
Livslinjen Suicide prevention support line. Available daily 11am–5am by phone and chat.
- Phone: 70 201 201
- livslinjen.dk
BørneTelefonen (Youth) Free support line for children and young people. Available daily 11am–11pm.
- Phone: 116 111
- bornetelefonen.dk
Finland
Mieli Crisis Line Finnish mental health and crisis support. Available 24/7 by phone.
- Phone: 09 2525 0111
- mieli.fi
Sekasin (Youth) Crisis chat for young people aged 12–29. Available online, free and anonymous.
Asia, Americas, and Africa
India
iCall Psychosocial helpline run by TISS. Confidential counselling via phone, email, and chat.
- Phone: 9152987821
- icallhelpline.org
Vandrevala Foundation Free 24/7 mental health support helpline available across India.
- Phone: 1860-2662-345
- vandrevalafoundation.com
Brazil
CVV — Centro de Valorização da Vida Free, confidential emotional support and suicide prevention. Available 24/7 by phone and online chat.
- Phone: 188
- cvv.org.br
Ligue 180 (Domestic Violence) National hotline for women experiencing violence. Free and available 24/7.
- Phone: 180
- gov.br/mdh/ligue180
Mexico
SAPTEL Free crisis intervention and emotional support. Available 24/7 by phone.
- Phone: (55) 5259-8121
- saptel.org.mx
CONASIDA / INPRF Mental health support through Mexico’s National Institute of Psychiatry.
- Phone: 800 290 0024
- inprf.gob.mx
South Korea
Korea Suicide Prevention Hotline National suicide prevention and mental health crisis support. Available 24/7.
- Phone: 1393
- spckorea.or.kr
Korea Youth Counseling & Welfare Institute Counselling and welfare support for children and young people.
- Phone: 1388
- kyci.or.kr
Japan
TELL Lifeline English-language mental health and crisis support in Japan. Available 9am–11pm daily.
- Phone: 03-5774-0992
- telljp.com
Inochi no Denwa 24/7 crisis and suicide prevention helpline in Japanese.
- Phone: 0120-783-556
- find.inochino-denwa.com
South Africa
SADAG South African Depression and Anxiety Group. Crisis counselling and referrals available 24/7.
- Phone: 0800 456 789
- Phone (Suicide): 0800 567 567
- sadag.org
Lifeline SA Crisis counselling and trauma support services across South Africa.
- Phone: 0861 322 322
- lifelinesa.co.za
Singapore
Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) 24/7 emotional support and crisis intervention for people in distress or at risk of suicide.
- Phone: 1767
- WhatsApp: 9151 1767
- sos.org.sg
IMH Helpline Institute of Mental Health helpline for emotional and mental health support.
- Phone: 6389 2222
- imh.com.sg
International
IASP Crisis Centers International Association for Suicide Prevention — directory of crisis centers worldwide.
Crisis Text Line (Multiple Countries) Available in the US, UK, Canada, and Ireland. Check the website for country-specific text codes.
Emergency numbers
Call your local emergency services immediately.
| Country | Number |
|---|---|
| Australia | 000 |
| United Kingdom | 999 |
| United States | 911 |
| EU / International | 112 |
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