In immediate danger?
Call 911 (US and Canada), 999 (UK) or 112 (most of Europe). If it isn't safe to talk, many 911 centres also accept texts. Check your local service.
If you're thinking about ending your life
- US: call or text 988 (988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), 24/7.
- Canada: call or text 988 (Suicide Crisis Helpline), 24/7, in English and French. 988.ca
- UK and Ireland: call 116 123 (Samaritans), 24/7.
- Anywhere else: findahelpline.com lists free lines in your country.
Domestic abuse help lines
United States
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: call 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at thehotline.org. Free, confidential, 24/7, for everyone, including men.
- StrongHearts Native Helpline: 1-844-762-8483, for Native Americans and Alaska Natives.
Canada
- Canada doesn't have one national domestic abuse line. Each province and territory has its own. The Government of Canada keeps an up-to-date list: Get help now (canada.ca).
- Manitoba: domestic and family violence crisis line, 1-877-977-0007, 24/7.
- Hope for Wellness Helpline: 1-855-242-3310, for Indigenous people across Canada.
United Kingdom
- Men's Advice Line (for men): 0808 801 0327. mensadviceline.org.uk
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline (run by Refuge): 0808 2000 247, 24/7.
Staying safe while you look for help
- If someone checks your phone or computer, use a device they can't access, or clear your browser history after visiting this site.
- Many help lines can help you make a safety plan: what to take, where to go, and who to call if you need to leave quickly.
- Write down what's happening, with dates, and keep it somewhere safe. It helps you trust your own memory, and it may help later.
It's not "only" emotional
You don't need bruises to deserve help. Emotional, verbal, psychological and financial abuse are real, and help lines take them seriously. If you're not sure whether what's happening counts, start with Types of Abuse, or just call and ask.
Numbers checked November 2026. Services change, so if a number doesn't work, check the organization's website.