🆘 Support Directory

Global Addiction & Crisis Helplines

Free, completely confidential national support networks and evidence-based guidance channels sorted by region.

🚨 Immediate Crisis Emergency?

If you or someone you know is in immediate life-threatening danger, undergoing an overdose, or requiring urgent medical assistance, please call your universal local emergency overlay immediately:

🇺🇸 Americas: 911
🇪🇺 Europe / Universal Mobile: 112
🇬🇧 UK / Commonwealth: 999

💡 Befrienders Worldwide: An international crisis helper network spanning 40+ countries. Visit befrienders.org for support in other regions.

Country Helpline Number Service Details & Hours
🇺🇸 United States
 988
or 1-800-662-4357		 SAMHSA & Suicide Lifeline — Toll-free, confidential, 24/7/365 treatment referral and mental health support.
🇨🇦 Canada
 1-866-585-0445
or text WELLNESS to 741741		 Wellness Together Canada — Official government portal offering free mental health and addiction counseling.
🇲🇽 Mexico
 800 911 2000 Línea de la Vida — Free national helpline for addiction support, mental health emergencies, and prevention.
Country Helpline Number Service Details & Hours
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
 0300 123 6600
or dial 111		 Talk to Frank / NHS 111 — Frank provides confidential drug/alcohol advice. Dial 111 for medical support.
🇮🇪 Ireland
 1800 459 459 HSE Drugs & Alcohol Helpline — Free national advisory line run by the Health Service Executive.
🇩🇪 Germany
 01805 313031 Sucht-und-Drogen-Hotline — Joint national initiative for drug and addiction support.
🇫🇷 France
 0 800 23 13 13 Drogues Info Service — Free, anonymous government-supported helpline for dependency support.
🇳🇱 Netherlands
 0900-1995 MIND Korrelatie — Professional helpline offering advice on mental health and addiction issues.
🇮🇹 Italy
 800 558822 Telefono Verde Droga — Anonymous national helpline run by the Italian Higher Health Institute.
🇷🇺 Russia
 8 (800) 333-44-34
or +7 (495) 989-50-50		 National Psychological Helpline / EMERCOM — Free national psychological support and emergency crisis intervention.
Country Helpline Number Service Details & Hours
🇮🇳 India
 14446 Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan — Ministry of Social Justice national toll-free helpline.
🇸🇬 Singapore
 1800-6-668-668 NAMS Helpline — National Addictions Management Service covers substance, gambling, and gaming dependencies.
🇯🇵 Japan
 0570-064-556 Inochi no Denwa — Nationwide mental health and crisis support helpline.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
 1955 National Narcotics Control (NCNC) — Dedicated national drug control advisory and intervention line.
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
 800 4464 Erada Center Hotline — Rehabilitation center advisory and support hotline for addiction recovery.
Country Helpline Number Service Details & Hours
🇦🇺 Australia
 1800 250 015 National Alcohol & Drug Hotline — Public helpline routing callers to their local state helpline.
🇳🇿 New Zealand
 0800 787 797
or text 8681		 Alcohol Drug Helpline — Free and anonymous 24/7 support line and texting channel.
Country Helpline Number Service Details & Hours
🇿🇦 South Africa
 0800 12 13 14
or text 32312		 SANCA National Helpline — South African National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence.
🇰🇪 Kenya
 1192 NACADA Helpline — National Campaign Against Drug Abuse helpline. Free and confidential.
🇳🇬 Nigeria
 09060001225 Freedom Foundation Rehab Network — NGO-led addiction counseling and support network.
Country Helpline Number Service Details & Hours
🇧🇷 Brazil
 132 Viva Voz Helpline — Free national guidance and drug abuse prevention advice service.
🇦🇷 Argentina
 141 SEDRONAR — National 24-hour drug prevention, emergency assistance, and referral line.
🇨🇴 Colombia
 192 MinSalud Support Network — National ministry helpline for mental health and dependency.