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Crisis Help: Asia & Pacific

If you’re in crisis right now, you’re not alone. Help is available immediately, confidentially, and without judgment.

This page connects you to crisis resources across Asia and the Pacific region.

⚠️ Content note: This page discusses suicide, abuse, self-harm, and violence.

Where Are You?

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East Asia

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Southeast Asia

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South Asia

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Pacific Islands & Oceania

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Central Asia

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East Asia

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China

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Beijing Suicide Research and Prevention Center

  • Phone: 010-8295-1332 (24/7)
  • National Crisis Hotline: 400-161-9995

Shanghai Mental Health Center Hotline

  • Phone: 021-6438-7250 (8am-8pm)

Domestic Violence Hotline

  • Phone: 12338 (nationwide)

Child Protection

  • Phone: 12355 (youth helpline)

Emergency Services

  • Emergency: 120 (ambulance)
  • Police: 110

Hong Kong

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The Samaritans Hong Kong

Suicide Prevention Services

  • Phone: 2382-0000 (24/7)

RainLily (Sexual Violence)

Childline Hong Kong

  • Phone: 2382-0000 (24/7)

Emergency Services

  • Emergency: 999

Japan

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TELL Lifeline

  • Phone: 03-5774-0992 (9am-11pm daily)
  • English-language crisis support
  • Website: https://telljp.com

Inochi no Denwa (Lifeline)

Yorisoi Hotline

  • Phone: 0120-279-338 (24/7, free)
  • Multilingual support available

Emergency Services

  • Emergency: 119 (ambulance/fire)
  • Police: 110

South Korea

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Korea Suicide Prevention Center

Hope Line (Youth)

  • Phone: 1388 (24/7)
  • For youth and young adults

Domestic Violence Hotline

  • Phone: 1366 (24/7)

Emergency Services

  • Emergency: 119 (ambulance)
  • Police: 112

Taiwan

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Taiwan Suicide Prevention Center

Lifeline Taiwan

113 Protection Hotline

  • Phone: 113 (24/7)
  • Domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse

Emergency Services

  • Emergency: 119 (ambulance)
  • Police: 110

Southeast Asia

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Indonesia

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For complete crisis resources in Indonesia, see Crisis Help: Indonesia

Quick Numbers:

  • Healing119 (Kemenkes, national): call 119 ext 8 (24 hours, free) or WhatsApp +62 813-8007-3120
  • Yayasan Pulih (counseling): (021) 788-42580
  • Komnas Perempuan (Violence Against Women): (021) 3903-963
  • Emergency: 112 or 119

Malaysia

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Befrienders Kuala Lumpur

MIASA (Malaysian Mental Health Association)

  • Phone: (03) 2780-6803
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-1pm, 2pm-5pm

Talian Kasih (Women, Family, Community)

  • Phone: 15999 (24/7)

Emergency Services

  • Emergency: 999
  • Police: 999

Philippines

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National Center for Mental Health Crisis Hotline

  • Phone: 0917-899-8727 (24/7, USAP)
  • Text/call support

In Touch Crisis Line

PGH Crisis Intervention Unit

  • Phone: (02) 8554-8400 local 2518 or 2524

Emergency Services

  • Emergency: 911
  • Police: 911

Singapore

Section titled “Singapore”

Samaritans of Singapore (SOS)

Institute of Mental Health (IMH) Helpline

  • Phone: 6389-2222 (24/7)

AWARE (Women’s Helpline)

  • Phone: 1800-777-5555 (10am-6pm Mon-Fri)
  • Sexual assault helpline: 6779-0282 (10am-6pm Mon-Fri)

Childline Singapore

  • Phone: 1800-733-5433

Emergency Services

  • Emergency: 995 (ambulance)
  • Police: 999

Thailand

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Department of Mental Health Hotline

  • Phone: 1323 (24/7)
  • Mental health counseling and crisis support

Samaritans of Thailand

  • Phone: 02-113-6789 (12pm–10pm daily; press 1 for Thai, 2 for English callback)
  • (Number changed in December 2021 — the old (02) 713-6793 line is no longer current)

Baan Kredtrakarn (Child Abuse)

  • Phone: 1300 (24/7)

Emergency Services

  • Emergency: 1669 (ambulance)
  • Police: 191

Vietnam

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Đường dây nóng Ngày Mai (psychological first aid)

  • Phone: 096 306 1414 (free)
  • Hours: 1pm–8:30pm Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun (limited hours)
  • Website: duongdaynongngaymai.vn

Note: Vietnam has no national 24/7 mental-health crisis line as of June 2026. For children and teens, the national child helpline 111 is free and 24/7.

Center for Creative Initiatives in Health and Population

  • Phone: (024) 3974-3841
  • Mental health services in Hanoi

Emergency Services

  • Emergency: 115 (ambulance)
  • Police: 113

South Asia

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Bangladesh

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Kaan Pete Roi (Speak to the Heart)

Jatiya Mohila Ainjibi Samity (Women Lawyers Association)

  • Phone: 10921 (violence against women)

Emergency Services

  • Emergency: 999
  • Police: 999

India

Section titled “India”

AASRA (Suicide Prevention)

iCall (Psychological Helpline)

Sneha Foundation

Vandrevala Foundation

Women’s Helpline

  • Phone: 1091 (police)
  • Phone: 181 (domestic violence, 24/7)

Childline India

  • Phone: 1098 (24/7)

Emergency Services

  • Emergency: 112
  • Police: 100
  • Ambulance: 102

Nepal

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National Mental Health Helpline

  • Phone: 1166 (24/7)
  • National mental health and suicide prevention

Transcultural Psychosocial Organization (TPO)

  • Phone: 16600102005
  • Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-4:30pm
  • Mental health support

Maiti Nepal (Human Trafficking)

  • Phone: 977-1-4387-185

Emergency Services

  • Emergency: 100 or 112
  • Police: 100

Pakistan

Section titled “Pakistan”

Umang (Mental Health Support)

  • Phone: 0311-7786264 (+92 311 7786264)
  • Website: https://umang.com.pk (check site for current WhatsApp options)

Rozan (Psychosocial Support)

Mera Haq (Women’s Rights)

  • Phone: 1099 or 0800-00-100

Emergency Services

  • Emergency: 15 (police/ambulance)
  • Police: 15

Sri Lanka

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Sumithrayo (Befrienders)

National Mental Health Hotline

  • Phone: 1926 (24/7)
  • Government mental health crisis line

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Hotline

  • Phone: 011-2-696-666

Emergency Services

  • Emergency: 119 or 110
  • Police: 119
  • Ambulance: 110

Pacific Islands & Oceania

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Australia

Section titled “Australia”

Lifeline Australia

Beyond Blue

Suicide Call Back Service

1800RESPECT (Domestic/Sexual Violence)

Kids Helpline

Emergency Services

  • Emergency: 000 or 112

Fiji

Section titled “Fiji”

Lifeline Fiji

Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre

  • Phone: 1560 (24/7, toll-free)
  • Domestic violence support

Child Helpline Fiji

  • Phone: 1325 (24/7, toll-free)

Emergency Services

  • Emergency: 911
  • Police: 911
  • Note: 919 is Crime Stoppers, NOT a crisis line

New Zealand

Section titled “New Zealand”

Lifeline Aotearoa

Suicide Crisis Helpline

  • Phone: 0508-828-865 (0508-TAUTOKO, 24/7)

Youthline

Women’s Refuge

Emergency Services

  • Emergency: 111

Papua New Guinea

Section titled “Papua New Guinea”

1-Tok Kaunselin Helpim Lain

  • Phone: 7150 8000 (24/7, toll-free)
  • Languages: English, Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu
  • Mental health and crisis counseling
  • Note: Lifeline PNG ceased operations in October 2019

Family and Sexual Violence Action Committee

  • Phone: 71-508-000 (Port Moresby)

Emergency Services

  • Emergency: 111
  • Police: 000

Central Asia

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Kazakhstan

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Mental Health Crisis Line

  • Phone: 150 (Almaty and major cities)
  • Hours vary by region

Emergency Services

  • Emergency: 112
  • Police: 102

Uzbekistan

Section titled “Uzbekistan”

Ishonch Telefoni (Trust Phone)

  • Phone: 1003 (Tashkent)
  • Psychological support

Emergency Services

  • Emergency: 112
  • Police: 102

Regional Resources

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Befrienders Worldwide

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WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia

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WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific

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Asia Pacific Disability Forum

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Important Notes

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Service Availability

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Mental health crisis services vary significantly across Asia & Pacific:

  • Major cities generally have better access
  • Rural/remote areas may have limited services
  • Island nations may have limited specialized services
  • Language barriers can be significant

Language Support

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Services operate in:

  • English available in many countries, especially major cities
  • Local languages (Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Bahasa, etc.)
  • Multiple dialects in countries like India, China, Philippines
  • Ask about language options when calling

Cultural Considerations

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  • Mental health stigma varies but is significant in many Asian cultures
  • Family-centered approaches are common
  • Traditional healing practices coexist with Western medicine
  • Some services integrate both approaches
  • Community and religious support networks are vital

Free vs. Paid Services

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  • Toll-free numbers (often starting with 1800, 0800, or short codes like 1323)
  • Other numbers may charge standard rates
  • International calling rates apply from outside the country

Text/Chat Options

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Many Asian crisis services now offer:

  • WhatsApp support (India, Pakistan, Malaysia)
  • Text messaging (Australia, New Zealand, Japan)
  • Email support (many countries)
  • Mobile apps in some locations

Peer and Community Support

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Where available:

  • Warmlines for emotional support (less common in Asia than Western countries)
  • Community mental health centers in larger cities
  • University counseling services (may serve broader community)
  • Faith-based counseling (temples, churches, mosques)
  • Traditional healers integrated with modern services in some areas

Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Access

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  • Text/SMS options available in Australia, New Zealand, some other countries
  • Video relay services emerging in some countries
  • TTY/TDD services limited but growing
  • Contact national Deaf associations for specific resources

After the Crisis

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For ongoing support:

  • Contact local mental health clinics
  • University counseling centers
  • NGO-run mental health services
  • Community health centers
  • Disability organizations
  • Faith communities
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In crisis right now? Call your country’s crisis line or emergency services. Everything else can wait.

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