Safety
In an emergency, call your local emergency number now: 911 (US, Canada), 999 (UK), 112 (EU and many countries), 000 (Australia), 111 (New Zealand).
If you’re thinking about harming yourself
- US and Canada: call or text 988
- UK and Ireland: Samaritans 116 123; UK text SHOUT to 85258
- Australia: Lifeline 13 11 14 · New Zealand: call or text 1737
- Anywhere: findahelpline.com lists free, verified lines in over 175 countries
For young people
- UK: Childline 0800 1111 · Ireland: Childline 1800 66 66 66
- US: Teen Line, text TEEN to 839863 · Canada: Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
- Australia: Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 · New Zealand: Youthline 0800 376 633
Sexual assault and abuse
- US: RAINN 800-656-4673 · UK: Rape Crisis 0808 500 2222
- Australia: 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732 · Ireland: 1800 77 8888
Pregnancy and after the birth
If you’re pregnant or have recently given birth and have heavy bleeding, severe headache, vision changes, chest pain, trouble breathing, fits, or thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, get help now. In the US you can also call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-852-6262.
First aid
In Grrl, the red button at the top of every screen opens step-by-step first aid for babies, children, teens and adults, with your country’s emergency number. A hands-on course (Red Cross, St John Ambulance) is the best way to learn.