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If you are in immediate danger or cannot keep yourself or someone else safe, contact your local emergency service or go to the nearest emergency department. Selfmora cannot respond to emergencies.
If you are having thoughts of suicide or urges to harm yourself, seek immediate help from a crisis service or health professional. Contacts below are country-specific.
Use the service for your location. If your country is not listed, contact your local health service or emergency number.
Call or text 988. Suicidal crisis or emotional distress in the United States.
24 hours a day, seven days a week. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to an emergency department.
NIMH support information What to expect from 988Call 111. Select the mental health option for urgent mental health advice in England.
24 hours a day, seven days a week. In a life-threatening emergency, call 999 or go to an emergency department.
NHS urgent support informationContacts checked against linked official guidance on 8 October 2026.
A primary care provider can help assess your concerns and refer you for further support. You can ask about local services, costs and waiting times. If you are a student, your school or university may also have support services.
For U.S. care-finding resources, see NIMH’s help guide. In England, the NHS support guide explains routes into care. Available services differ by country.
