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
Hopeline
Phone: (02) 804 8143 / (02) 804 8144 (24/7)
Mobile: Available on all networks
Chat: hopeline.org.ph
Hours: 24/7, 365 days a year
Cost: Free
Languages: Tagalog, English
What happens:
- 24/7 emotional support
- Suicide prevention
- Trained volunteers
- Confidential and judgment-free
Other Crisis Options (Choose What Works for You)
Mental Health Crisis
Hopeline: (02) 804 8143 (24/7)
- Emotional support for any crisis
National Center for Mental Health Crisis Hotline: Search local number
- Government mental health services
Suicidal Thoughts
Hopeline: (02) 804 8143 (24/7)
- Suicide prevention and support
Bayanihan (Community Support): Local organizations
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
Hopeline: (02) 804 8143 (24/7)
Youth organizations: Local groups in your community
LGBTQ+ Crisis
Hopeline: (02) 804 8143
- Support for LGBTQ+ people (confidential)
LGBT organizations: Local groups (search “LGBT+ support [city]”)
Disability-Specific Crisis Support
Philippine Federation of Associated Clubs for the Disabled (PFACD): 02-632-5282
Deaf Society of the Philippines: Local chapters
Substance Use Crisis
Hopeline: (02) 804 8143
- Substance use information and support
Department of Health DATU: Services nationwide
By Region
National numbers work nationwide:
Metro Manila
- Hopeline: (02) 804 8143
- PNP: 02-724-4444
Visayas (Cebu, Iloilo)
- Hopeline: (02) 804 8143
- Regional hospitals
Mindanao
- Hopeline: (02) 804 8143
- Local services
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
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
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
- Tagalog and English primary
- Other Filipino languages: Ask about support
Rural Areas
- Hopeline reaches nationwide
- Health centers and barangay offices available
After You Call
Crisis lines help you get through RIGHT NOW. After that:
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
It’s Free
All services listed are completely free.
It’s Confidential
Confidential. Police only involved if immediate danger.
You Can Call Multiple Times
Many people use crisis services multiple times. That’s normal.
You’re Not “Sick Enough” to Call
If you’re asking: “Am I sick enough to call?” → You are. Call.
Related Resources
- [[/crisis|Main Crisis Help Section]]
- [[Emergency Preparedness|Emergency Preparedness & Safety Planning]]
All numbers verified through official Philippine sources
In crisis right now? Call (02) 804 8143. Everything else can wait.
All services are free, confidential, and available 24/7.
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Last updated: January 2026