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?
East Asia
Southeast Asia
South Asia
Pacific Islands & Oceania
Central Asia
East Asia
China
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
The Samaritans Hong Kong
Suicide Prevention Services
RainLily (Sexual Violence)
Childline Hong Kong
Emergency Services
Japan
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
Korea Suicide Prevention Center
Hope Line (Youth)
- Phone: 1388 (24/7)
- For youth and young adults
Domestic Violence Hotline
Emergency Services
- Emergency: 119 (ambulance)
- Police: 112
Taiwan
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
Indonesia
For complete crisis resources in Indonesia, see Crisis Help: Indonesia
Quick Numbers:
- Yayasan Pulih: (021) 788-42580
- LSM Jangan Bunuh Diri: (021) 9696-9293 or 0818-0140-1754 (8am-10pm)
- Komnas Perempuan (Violence Against Women): (021) 3903-963
- Emergency: 112 or 119
Malaysia
Befrienders Kuala Lumpur
MIASA (Malaysian Mental Health Association)
- Phone: (03) 2780-6803
- Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-1pm, 2pm-5pm
Talian Kasih (Women, Family, Community)
Emergency Services
- Emergency: 999
- Police: 999
Philippines
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
Samaritans of Singapore (SOS)
Institute of Mental Health (IMH) Helpline
AWARE (Women’s Helpline)
- Phone: 1800-777-5555 (10am-6pm Mon-Fri)
- Sexual assault helpline: 6779-0282 (10am-6pm Mon-Fri)
Childline Singapore
Emergency Services
- Emergency: 995 (ambulance)
- Police: 999
Thailand
Department of Mental Health Hotline
- Phone: 1323 (24/7)
- Mental health counseling and crisis support
Samaritans of Thailand
- Phone: (02) 713-6793 (10am-10pm daily)
- English support available
- Email: [email protected]
Baan Kredtrakarn (Child Abuse)
Emergency Services
- Emergency: 1669 (ambulance)
- Police: 191
Vietnam
Mental Health Hotline
- Phone: 1800-599-999 (free)
- Hours: 7am-10pm daily
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
Bangladesh
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
AASRA (Suicide Prevention)
iCall (Psychological Helpline)
Sneha Foundation
Vandrevala Foundation
Women’s Helpline
- Phone: 1091 (police)
- Phone: 181 (domestic violence, 24/7)
Childline India
Emergency Services
- Emergency: 112
- Police: 100
- Ambulance: 102
Nepal
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)
Emergency Services
- Emergency: 100 or 112
- Police: 100
Pakistan
Umang (Mental Health Support)
Rozan (Psychosocial Support)
Mera Haq (Women’s Rights)
- Phone: 1099 or 0800-00-100
Emergency Services
- Emergency: 15 (police/ambulance)
- Police: 15
Sri Lanka
Sumithrayo (Befrienders)
National Mental Health Hotline
- Phone: 1926 (24/7)
- Government mental health crisis line
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Hotline
Emergency Services
- Emergency: 119 or 110
- Police: 119
- Ambulance: 110
Pacific Islands & Oceania
Australia
Lifeline Australia
Beyond Blue
Suicide Call Back Service
1800RESPECT (Domestic/Sexual Violence)
Kids Helpline
Emergency Services
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
Lifeline Aotearoa
Suicide Crisis Helpline
- Phone: 0508-828-865 (0508-TAUTOKO, 24/7)
Youthline
Women’s Refuge
Emergency Services
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
Kazakhstan
Mental Health Crisis Line
- Phone: 150 (Almaty and major cities)
- Hours vary by region
Emergency Services
- Emergency: 112
- Police: 102
Uzbekistan
Ishonch Telefoni (Trust Phone)
- Phone: 1003 (Tashkent)
- Psychological support
Emergency Services
- Emergency: 112
- Police: 102
Regional Resources
Befrienders Worldwide
WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia
WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific
Asia Pacific Disability Forum
Important Notes
Service Availability
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
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
- 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
- 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
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
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
- 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
For ongoing support:
- Contact local mental health clinics
- University counseling centers
- NGO-run mental health services
- Community health centers
- Disability organizations
- Faith communities
Related Pages
In crisis right now? Call your country’s crisis line or emergency services. Everything else can wait.
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Last updated: January 2026