Crisis Help: South America
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 South America.
⚠️ Content note: This page discusses suicide, abuse, self-harm, and violence.
Where Are You?
Section titled “Where Are You?”Select your country for local crisis resources:
- Argentina
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
- Other South American Countries
Argentina
Section titled “Argentina”Crisis and Suicide Prevention
Section titled “Crisis and Suicide Prevention”Centro de Asistencia al Suicida (CAS)
- Phone: 135 (free, 8am-midnight daily from landlines and mobiles)
- Alternative: (011) 5275-1135 or 0800-345-1435
- Website: http://www.casbuenosaires.com.ar
- Note: NOT 24/7 service
Línea 102 – Derechos de Niños, Niñas y Adolescentes
- Phone: 102 (free, 24/7)
- For child abuse, neglect, exploitation
Línea 137 – Atención a Víctimas de Violencia Familiar y Sexual
- Phone: 137 (free, 24/7)
- Domestic and sexual violence support
Emergency Services
Section titled “Emergency Services”- Emergency: 911
- Ambulance: 107
- Police: 101
Bolivia
Section titled “Bolivia”Crisis and Mental Health Support
Section titled “Crisis and Mental Health Support”Teléfono de Auxilio Psicológico
- Phone: 3-3911270 (La Paz)
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 7am-12pm
SOS Violencia contra la Mujer
- Phone: 800-140-348 (free, 24/7)
- WhatsApp: 70-560-800
- Domestic violence and sexual abuse support
Defensa de la Niñez y Adolescencia (DNA)
- Phone: 156 (free, 24/7)
- Child protection and rights
Emergency Services
Section titled “Emergency Services”- Emergency: 110 or 911
- Ambulance: 118
- Police: 110
Brazil
Section titled “Brazil”For complete crisis resources in Brazil, see Crisis Help: Brazil
Quick Numbers
Section titled “Quick Numbers”- CVV (Suicide Prevention): 188 (free, 24/7)
- Ligue 180 (Violence Against Women): 180 (free, 24/7)
- Disque 100 (Human Rights): 100 (free, 24/7)
- Emergency/Ambulance: 192
- Police: 190
Crisis and Suicide Prevention
Section titled “Crisis and Suicide Prevention”Salud Responde
- Phone: 600-360-7777
- Available 24/7 for mental health orientation
Línea de Prevención del Suicidio
- Phone: *4141 (from mobiles, free)
- Phone: 600-360-7777 (Option 1)
- Website: https://www.linealibre.cl
Fono Familia – Violencia Intrafamiliar
- Phone: 149 (free, 24/7)
- Domestic violence support
Fono Niños – Maltrato Infantil
- Phone: 147 (free, 24/7)
- Child abuse and neglect
Emergency Services
Section titled “Emergency Services”- Emergency: 131 or 133
- Ambulance (SAMU): 131
- Police: 133
Colombia
Section titled “Colombia”Crisis and Suicide Prevention
Section titled “Crisis and Suicide Prevention”Línea Nacional 106
- Phone: 106 (free, 24/7 from landlines)
- Phone: 01-8000-113-106 (free from mobiles)
- Mental health and suicide prevention
Línea 123
- Phone: 123 (free, 24/7)
- Emergency, domestic violence, child abuse
Línea 155 – Orientación a Mujeres
- Phone: 155 (free, 24/7)
- Women’s rights, domestic violence, sexual violence
Línea 141 – ICBF
- Phone: 141 (free, 24/7)
- Child protection and family welfare
Emergency Services
Section titled “Emergency Services”- Emergency: 123
- Ambulance: 125
- Police: 112
Ecuador
Section titled “Ecuador”Crisis and Mental Health Support
Section titled “Crisis and Mental Health Support”Ministerio de Salud Pública – Salud Mental
- Phone: 171 (Option 6, free)
- Hours: 7am-8pm daily
- Suicide prevention and mental health crisis
- Note: NOT 24/7 service
ECU 911 – Servicios de Emergencia
- Phone: 911 (free, 24/7)
- All emergencies including mental health crisis
Línea 1800-DELITO (1800-335486)
- Phone: 1800-335486 (free)
- Crime reporting including domestic violence, child abuse
Emergency Services
Section titled “Emergency Services”- Emergency: 911
- All emergencies (police, medical, fire) go through 911
Paraguay
Section titled “Paraguay”Crisis and Support Services
Section titled “Crisis and Support Services”Línea 147 – Fono Ayuda
- Phone: 147 (free, 24/7)
- Child and adolescent protection
Línea 137 – Atención a Víctimas de Violencia
- Phone: 137 (free, 24/7)
- Domestic violence and abuse support
Centro de Salud Mental Comunitario
- Contact local health centers (“Centro de Salud”)
- Mental health services through public health system
Emergency Services
Section titled “Emergency Services”- Emergency: 911
- Ambulance: 911
- Police: 911
Crisis and Mental Health Support
Section titled “Crisis and Mental Health Support”Línea 113 – Salud Mental
- Phone: 113 (Option 5, free, 24/7)
- Suicide prevention and mental health crisis
- Also available via WhatsApp: 952-842-623
Línea 100 – Violencia Familiar
- Phone: 100 (free, 24/7)
- Domestic violence, child abuse, sexual violence
Chat 100 – Ministerio de la Mujer
- Website: https://www.gob.pe/chat100
- Hours: 8am-2am daily
- Domestic and sexual violence support
Emergency Services
Section titled “Emergency Services”- Emergency: 105 or 911 (depending on region)
- Police: 105
- Ambulance: 117
Uruguay
Section titled “Uruguay”Crisis and Suicide Prevention
Section titled “Crisis and Suicide Prevention”Línea de Prevención del Suicidio
- Phone: *8483 (from mobiles, free, 24/7)
- Phone: 0800-8483 (from landlines, free, 24/7)
Línea Azul – Protección a la Infancia
- Phone: *1134 (from mobiles, free, 24/7)
- Phone: 0800-5050 (from landlines, free, 24/7)
- Child protection
INMUJERES – Servicio de Atención a Mujeres en Situación de Violencia
- Phone: *4141 (from mobiles, free, 24/7)
- Phone: 0800-4141 (from landlines, free, 24/7)
- Domestic and sexual violence
Emergency Services
Section titled “Emergency Services”- Emergency: 911
- Ambulance: 105
- Police: 911
Venezuela
Section titled “Venezuela”Crisis and Support Services
Section titled “Crisis and Support Services”Línea de Ayuda Psicológica (LAPSI) — Federación de Psicólogos de Venezuela
- Phone: (0212) 416-31-16 or (0424) 290-73-38
- Hours: Friday–Sunday, 8am–8pm
- Free psychological support (verified June 2026)
Psicólogos Sin Fronteras Venezuela
- Phone: (0424) 927-03-04
- Psychological support
Línea de Ayuda para la Mujer
- Phone: 0800-MUJERES (0800-685-3737)
- Hours: Variable by state
- Women’s rights and domestic violence
CECODAP – Línea de Ayuda para Niños
- Phone: (0212) 952-5478
- Website: https://www.cecodap.org
- Child rights and protection
Emergency Services
Section titled “Emergency Services”- Emergency: 911 or 171
- Police: 911
- Ambulance/Fire: 171
Other South American Countries
Section titled “Other South American Countries”French Guiana
Section titled “French Guiana”- Emergency: 112 (European standard)
- SAMU: 15
- See also Europe Crisis Resources for French resources
Guyana
Section titled “Guyana”- National Crisis Hotline: 223-0001 or 223-0009 or 223-0818
- Emergency: 911
- Police: 911
Suriname
Section titled “Suriname”- Emergency: 115
- Police: 115
- Mental health services through Ministry of Health: (597) 472-722
Regional Resources
Section titled “Regional Resources”Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO)
Section titled “Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO)”- Website: https://www.paho.org
- Mental health resources and guidance for the Americas
International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
Section titled “International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)”- Website: https://www.iasp.info
- Global suicide prevention resources
Important Notes
Section titled “Important Notes”Language Support
Section titled “Language Support”Most hotlines operate primarily in Spanish or Portuguese. Some may have limited English support. When calling, state clearly if you need help in another language.
Free Services
Section titled “Free Services”Numbers listed as “free” or “gratuito” do not use cell phone minutes or charge. Others may use standard call rates.
Calling from Outside the Country
Section titled “Calling from Outside the Country”- Add country code (+54 Argentina, +591 Bolivia, +55 Brazil, +56 Chile, +57 Colombia, +593 Ecuador, +595 Paraguay, +51 Peru, +598 Uruguay, +58 Venezuela)
- International call rates apply
- Some toll-free numbers may not work from outside the country
Finding Local Resources
Section titled “Finding Local Resources”Search terms to find local help:
- “centro de salud mental [ciudad]” (mental health center)
- “ayuda psicológica gratuita [ciudad]” (free psychological help)
- “línea de crisis [país]” (crisis line)
After the Crisis
Section titled “After the Crisis”Crisis lines help you through immediate danger. For ongoing support:
- Contact local mental health centers (Centros de Salud Mental)
- Reach out to community health clinics
- Connect with disability organizations in your country
- Seek support from faith communities if that’s meaningful to you
Related Pages
Section titled “Related Pages”- Crisis Help: Brazil (detailed Brazilian resources)
- Main Crisis Help
- Emergency Preparedness
- Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
In crisis right now? Call your country’s crisis line. Everything else can wait.
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