Crisis Help: Philippines
If you’re in crisis right now, you’re not alone. Help is available, free, and confidential.
⚠️ Content note: This page discusses suicide, abuse, self-harm, and violence. If this is overwhelming right now, you can just call the number below. You don’t have to read everything.
🚨 RIGHT NOW: Call This Number
Section titled “🚨 RIGHT NOW: Call This Number”NCMH Crisis Hotline (National Center for Mental Health)
Section titled “NCMH Crisis Hotline (National Center for Mental Health)”Phone: 1553 (nationwide landline, toll-free)
Mobile: 0919-057-1553 (Smart/TNT), 0917-899-8727 (Globe/TM)
Hours: 24/7
Run by: National Center for Mental Health, Department of Health
Languages: Tagalog, English
What happens:
- Government 24/7 crisis and suicide-prevention line
- Trained responders
- Confidential
Other Crisis Options (Choose What Works for You)
Section titled “Other Crisis Options (Choose What Works for You)”Mental Health Crisis
Section titled “Mental Health Crisis”NCMH Crisis Hotline: 1553 / 0919-057-1553 / 0917-899-8727 (24/7)
- Government mental-health and crisis services
Hopeline (Natasha Goulbourn Foundation): 0917-558-4673 / 2919 (Globe/TM)
- Emotional support and suicide prevention (confirm current hours)
Suicidal Thoughts
Section titled “Suicidal Thoughts”NCMH Crisis Hotline: 1553 (24/7)
- Suicide prevention and support
Bayanihan (Community Support): Local organizations
Abuse or Violence
Section titled “Abuse or Violence”Domestic Violence:
- Philippine National Police (Women’s Desk): 02-724-4444
- Gender Sensitivity Development Bureau
Sexual Abuse:
- PNP Women and Children Protection Center: 02-724-4444
- National Bureau of Investigation: 02-926-7000 (AVR)
- Specialized hospitals in major cities
Child Abuse:
- Department of Social Welfare and Development: 02-673-3177
- Child Protection Units
Youth Crisis
Section titled “Youth Crisis”Hopeline: 0917-558-4673 (24/7)
- Support for young people
Youth organizations: Local groups in your community
LGBTQ+ Crisis
Section titled “LGBTQ+ Crisis”Hopeline: 0917-558-4673
- Support for LGBTQ+ people (confidential)
LGBT organizations: Local groups (search “LGBT+ support [city]“)
Disability-Specific Crisis Support
Section titled “Disability-Specific Crisis Support”Philippine Federation of Associated Clubs for the Disabled (PFACD): 02-632-5282
- Support and advocacy
Deaf Society of the Philippines: Local chapters
- Support for Deaf people
Substance Use Crisis
Section titled “Substance Use Crisis”Hopeline: 0917-558-4673
- Substance use information and support
Department of Health DATU: Services nationwide
By Region
Section titled “By Region”National numbers work nationwide:
Metro Manila
Section titled “Metro Manila”- Hopeline: 0917-558-4673
- PNP: 02-724-4444
Visayas (Cebu, Iloilo)
Section titled “Visayas (Cebu, Iloilo)”- Hopeline: 0917-558-4673
- Regional hospitals
Mindanao
Section titled “Mindanao”- Hopeline: 0917-558-4673
- Local services
Emergency: Life-Threatening
Section titled “Emergency: Life-Threatening”Immediate life-threatening danger:
- Call 911 (nationwide)
- Call 17 for police (some areas)
- Go to nearest hospital (emergency room)
What to Say When You Call
Section titled “What to Say When You Call”You don’t need perfect words. Just say:
- “I’m in crisis” / “Nasa krisis ako”
- “I’m thinking about suicide”
- “I need to talk to someone”
Counselors are trained to help.
Accessibility & Contact Methods
Section titled “Accessibility & Contact Methods”For Those Without Phone Access
Section titled “For Those Without Phone Access”- Chat: hopeline.org.ph (24/7)
- In-person: Social welfare offices, hospitals
- Text: Some services via SMS
For Multiple Languages
Section titled “For Multiple Languages”- Tagalog and English primary
- Other Filipino languages: Ask about support
Rural Areas
Section titled “Rural Areas”- Hopeline reaches nationwide
- Health centers and barangay offices available
After You Call
Section titled “After You Call”Crisis lines help you get through RIGHT NOW. After that:
Finding Ongoing Support
Section titled “Finding Ongoing Support”Contact:
- Barangay health worker
- Rural health unit
- City/District hospital
Mental health professionals:
- Philippine Psychiatric Association: psych.org.ph
- Teaching hospitals with psychiatry departments
- Private practitioners
Government support:
- Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
- PhilHealth benefits
Important Information
Section titled “Important Information”Cost and hours vary by service — check each one. The NCMH hotline (1553) is toll-free.
Confidentiality
Section titled “Confidentiality”These lines are confidential. Emergency services are contacted only in cases of immediate, serious risk.
You Can Call Multiple Times
Section titled “You Can Call Multiple Times”Many people use crisis services multiple times. That’s normal.
You’re Not “Sick Enough” to Call
Section titled “You’re Not “Sick Enough” to Call”If you’re asking: “Am I sick enough to call?” → You are. Call.
Related Resources
Section titled “Related Resources”Confirm each number with the service before calling; details can change.
In crisis right now? Call NCMH: 1553. Everything else can wait.
Cost, confidentiality, and hours vary by service — check each listing.
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