If you need urgent support right now

If work is affecting your mental health to the point where you need to talk to someone today, HowsWork is not the right tool for that. We are a way to raise workplace concerns. We are not a crisis service.

This page lists free, confidential support lines for people who need to speak to someone now. You do not need to be in crisis to call. If you are struggling, that is enough of a reason.

Australia

Lifeline — 13 11 14 — 24 hours, 7 days
Beyond Blue — 1300 22 4636 — 24 hours, 7 days
Suicide Call Back Service — 1300 659 467 — 24 hours, 7 days
Emergency services — 000

United Kingdom and Ireland

Samaritans — 116 123 — 24 hours, 7 days, free from any phone, UK and Ireland
SANEline — 0300 304 7000 — 4.30pm to 10pm every day
Emergency services — 999

United States

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988 — 24 hours, 7 days
Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741 — 24 hours, 7 days
Emergency services — 911

Canada

988 Suicide Crisis Helpline — call or text 988 — 24 hours, 7 days
Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 686868 — 24 hours, 7 days
Emergency services — 911

New Zealand

Lifeline — 0800 543 354 — 24 hours, 7 days
1737 — call or text 1737 — 24 hours, 7 days, free
Emergency services — 111

If your country is not listed here, findahelpline.com has verified crisis support resources for over 175 countries.