This page includes information about crisis text line support for people experiencing emotional distress, panic, suicidal thoughts, or feeling overwhelmed. If you are in immediate danger or cannot stay safe, please contact emergency services in your area right now.
Crisis Text Lines (Global)
Crisis text lines offer written support when speaking on the phone feels too hard, unsafe, inaccessible, or overwhelming. They can be especially helpful for people who need a quieter, lower-pressure way to ask for help.
This page acts as a growing global pathway for text-based crisis support. You can begin by exploring regional options below, then later move into country-specific pages as the hub expands.
Find text support quickly
Search this page by region or support area, or use the quick links below.
Who this page may help
- People who cannot safely speak aloud
- People who are deaf, hard of hearing, or non-speaking
- People who find phone calls overwhelming or anxiety-provoking
- People who need time to process and respond through writing
- Anyone who feels more comfortable reaching out by message
🌊 Oceania
New Zealand & Australia
Text-based crisis support pathways across New Zealand and Australia, with room to branch further later if needed.
🇨🇦 Canada
Canada Crisis Text Support
Text-based crisis support pathways for Canada, designed to sit as a dedicated branch under this global text support page.
🇺🇸 United States
United States Crisis Text Support
Written crisis support options for the United States, including text-based pathways where available.
🌍 Europe & UK
Europe & UK Crisis Text Support
Regional text support pathways across Europe and the UK, with later room for sub-branches if needed.
🌏 Asia
Asia Crisis Text Support
A growing pathway for text-based crisis support across Asia, with potential future mini-directories by subregion.
🌍 Africa
Africa Crisis Text Support
Regional text-based crisis support pathways across Africa, designed to expand cleanly later on.