Crisis resources

If you're not okay right now,
reach a human.

Soula is a support companion, not a crisis service. If you are in immediate danger or thinking about harming yourself, please contact emergency services or one of the resources below right now.

In immediate danger? Call your local emergency number now — 911 in the US, 999 in the UK, 112 across the EU — or go to the nearest emergency room.
Talk to someone now

Free, confidential,
available 24/7.

United States — 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org. Free and confidential support for anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, 24/7.

United States — Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor by text, any time, day or night.

United Kingdom & Ireland — Samaritans

Call 116 123 (free, 24/7) or email jo@samaritans.org. Confidential support for anyone struggling to cope.

United Kingdom — Shout

Text SHOUT to 85258 for free, confidential crisis support by text, 24/7.

European Union — 112

112 is the free emergency number in every EU country, reachable by phone from any landline or mobile.

Worldwide — International Association for Suicide Prevention

Browse crisis centers by country at iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres.

Outside the US or UK? Find your local helpline.

findahelpline.com lists free, confidential crisis lines by country and topic — anywhere in the world.

findahelpline.com
More kinds of support

Not every crisis looks the same.

DV
US National Domestic Violence Hotline — call or text 1-800-799-7233
SA
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline (US) — call 1-800-656-4673
PP
Postpartum Support International — call or text 1-800-944-4773
SB
SAMHSA National Helpline (US, substance use & mental health) — call 1-800-662-4357
Important to know

The fine print, said plainly.

Soula is not designed to assist with crises such as abuse, severe mental health conditions that may cause feelings of suicide or harm to self, or any other medical emergencies. Soula cannot and will not offer medical or clinical advice — she can only suggest that users seek advanced, professional medical help. Please reach out to your country-specific crisis hotline in case of an emergency.
You must be at least 18 years of age to use Soula. Soula is not intended for use by anyone under 18.