Crisis Helplines
Paired can help with relationship challenges, but it is not a crisis intervention tool. If you are experiencing a crisis, please reach out quickly to trained professionals.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call local emergency services right now.
These services are free or low-cost, confidential, and designed for immediate support.
Jump to emergency numbersIf you are experiencing a crisis, please reach out quickly to trained professionals using the resources below. These services are free or low-cost, confidential, and designed for immediate support.
General Emergency Numbers
Immediate contact numbers for urgent crises, medical emergencies, or life-threatening situations.
Suicide Prevention
Crisis lines focused on suicidality, severe emotional distress, or immediate psychological crisis.
| Region | Organization | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | 988 |
| Canada | Talk Suicide Canada | 1.833.456.4566 Text 45645 |
| UK & Northern Ireland | Suicide Prevention UK | 0800 689 5652 |
| Republic of Ireland | Pieta | 1800 247 247 Text HELP to 51444 |
| Australia | Lifeline 24/7 | 13 11 14 |
| New Zealand | Lifeline 24/7 | 0800 543 354 |
Mental Health Support
Non-emergency mental health resources providing guidance, counseling, support lines, and information.
| Region | Organization | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Mental Health America | 800 969 6642 Text TalkWithUs to 66746 |
| Canada | Wellness Together Canada | 1-866-585-0445 Text WELLNESS to 741741 |
| UK & Northern Ireland | Samaritans / Mind | 116 123 / 0300 123 3393 |
| Republic of Ireland | HSE YourMentalHealth | 1800 111 888 |
| Australia | Beyond Blue | 1300 22 4636 |
| New Zealand | Depression.org.nz | 0800 111 757 Text 4202 |
Domestic Abuse Assistance
Support for people in abusive home or relationship situations.
| Region | Organization | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| United States | National Domestic Violence Hotline | 1-800-799-7233 Call police if in danger |
| Canada | Shelter Safe | sheltersafe.ca |
| UK & Northern Ireland | Refuge / Men’s Advice Line | 0808 2000 247 / 0808 801 0327 |
| Republic of Ireland | Women’s Aid / Safe Ireland | 1800 341 900 Regional support |
| Australia | 1800Respect | 1800 737 732 |
| New Zealand | Shine NZ | 0508 744 633 |
Additional Support Categories
The following categories include region-specific organizations and contacts for specialized support.
Sexual Assault Support
- United StatesRAINN1-800-656-HOPE
- CanadaEnding Violence Associationendingviolence.org
- UK & Northern IrelandRape Crisis (England & Wales) / Nexus NIrapecrisis.org.uk
- Republic of IrelandDublin Rape Crisis Centredrcc.ie
- Australia1800RESPECT1800 737 732
- New ZealandSafe to talksafetotalk.nz
Eating Disorder Support
- United StatesNEDAnationaleatingdisorders.org
- CanadaNEDICnedic.ca
- UK & Northern IrelandBeatbeatEatingDisorders.org.uk
- Republic of IrelandBodywhysbodywhys.ie
- AustraliaButterfly Foundationbutterfly.org.au
- New ZealandEDANZed.org.nz
Financial Support & Advice
- United States211Dial 211
- CanadaFinancial Consumer Agencycanada.ca/financial-consumer-agency
- UK & Northern IrelandMoneyHelpermoneyhelper.org.uk
- Republic of IrelandMABSmabs.ie
- AustraliaNational Debt Helpline1800 007 007
- New ZealandMoneyTalks0800 345 123
Financial Abuse Support
- United StatesNNEDV Safety Netnnedv.org
- CanadaYWCA Canadaywca.ca
- UK & Northern IrelandSurviving Economic Abusesea-legal.org.uk
- Republic of IrelandSafe Irelandsafeireland.ie
- Australia1800RESPECT1800 737 732
- New ZealandShine NZ0508 744 633
LGBTQ+ Support
- United StatesThe Trevor Project1-866-488-7386Text START to 678678
- CanadaKids Help Phone1-800-668-6868Text CONNECT to 686868
- UK & Northern IrelandSwitchboardswitchboard.lgbt
- Republic of IrelandLGBT Irelandlgbt.ie
- AustraliaQLife1800 184 527
- New ZealandOutlineoutline.org.nz
Substance Abuse Support
- United StatesSAMHSA1-800-662-HELP
- CanadaHealth Canadacanada.ca/substance-use
- UK & Northern IrelandFRANKtalktofrank.com
- Republic of IrelandDrugs.iedrugs.ie
- AustraliaLifeline / Alcohol & Drug Foundation13 11 14 / adf.org.au
- New ZealandAlcohol Drug Helpline0800 787 797
International Resources
If you are outside of the regions listed above, visit Find A Helpline to locate support services in your country.