Crisis Support & Safety Disclaimer
It is our mission to guide individuals through inner transformation. However, the STEPS Framework and all associated materials (including books, courses, workshops, retreats, and community spaces) are not a replacement for professional medical, psychological, or therapeutic care.
We are not equipped to provide urgent or crisis-related support. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, emotional distress, or are concerned about your safety or the safety of someone else, please seek immediate support from a qualified mental health professional or contact one of the trusted crisis support services listed below.
Worldwide Resources
Find a Helpline
🌍 https://findahelpline.com/
Free, confidential support from a helpline or hotline near you.Befrienders Worldwide
🌍 https://www.befrienders.org
Emotional support across 30+ countries; find a local helpline by country.OpenCounseling
🌍 https://www.opencounseling.com
Lists free or affordable mental health resources by country.Crisis Text Line
🇺🇸 US & 🇨🇦 Canada: Text HELLO to 741741
🇬🇧 UK: Text SHOUT to 85258
🇮🇪 Ireland: Text HELLO to 50808
🌍 https://www.crisistextline.org
iCall (Global)
🌍 https://icallhelpline.org
WhatsApp: +91 9152987821
Confidential, multilingual support from India, accessible worldwide.
🌍 AFRICA
🇿🇦 South Africa
SADAG Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0800 567 567
Lifeline South Africa: 0861 322 322
Childline SA: 0800 055 555
Cipla Mental Health Line: 0800 456 789 or SMS 31393
Akeso Crisis Line: 0861 435 787
Tears Foundation (abuse): 1347355# or 010 590 5920
Emergency: 10111 (Police) / 10177 (Ambulance)
🌎 NORTH AMERICA
🇺🇸 United States
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
Trans Lifeline: 877‑565‑8860
Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth): 866‑488‑7386 or text START to 678678
🇨🇦 Canada
Talk Suicide Canada: 1‑833‑456‑4566 (24/7)
Kids Help Phone: 1‑800‑668‑6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
Hope for Wellness Helpline (Indigenous): 1‑855‑242‑3310
🌎 LATIN AMERICA
🇧🇷 Brazil
CVV (Centro de Valorização da Vida): Call 188, 24/7
🌐 https://www.cvv.org.br
🇦🇷 Argentina
Centro de Asistencia al Suicida: Call 135 (Buenos Aires) or 5275‑1135 (other regions)
🌍 EUROPE
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Samaritans: Call 116 123, 24/7
🌐 https://www.samaritans.org
🇮🇪 Ireland
Samaritans Ireland: 116 123
Pieta House: 1800 247 247
🇫🇷 France
SOS Suicide: 01 45 39 40 00
Fil Santé Jeunes: 0800 235 236
🇩🇪 Germany
TelefonSeelsorge: 0800 111 0 111 or 0800 111 0 222
(24/7, anonymous, free)
🇵🇹 Portugal
SOS Voz Amiga: 213 544 545
Voz de Apoio: 225 50 60 70
🇮🇹 Italy
Telefono Amico: 0223272327
Samaritans Onlus: https://www.samaritansonlus.org
🌏 ASIA
🇮🇳 India
iCall: https://icallhelpline.org
AASRA: 91‑9820466726 (24/7)
🇵🇭 Philippines
NCMH Crisis Hotline: 0917‑899‑8727 or (02) 989‑8727
Natasha Goulbourn Foundation: (02) 804‑4673 or 0917‑558‑4673
🇲🇾 Malaysia
Befrienders Kuala Lumpur: 03‑7627 2929
🌐 https://www.befrienders.org.my
🇸🇬 Singapore
Samaritans of Singapore (SOS): 1‑767 or 1800‑221‑4444
🌐 https://www.sos.org.sg
🇯🇵 Japan
TELL Lifeline (English): 03‑5774‑0992 or chat via https://telljp.com
🇨🇳 China
Beijing Suicide Prevention Center: 800‑810‑1117 or 010‑8295‑1332
🌏 OCEANIA
🇦🇺 Australia
Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14
🌐 https://www.lifeline.org.auBeyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
🇳🇿 New Zealand
Need to Talk?: Call or text 1737
Youthline: 0800 376 633
Help Grow This List
If you've personally found a support resource helpful, or if you know of a local or regional service we should include, we invite you to share your experience or recommendation, your input matters.
