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.
¶ Pacific Islands & Oceania
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
The Samaritans Hong Kong
Suicide Prevention Services
RainLily (Sexual Violence)
Childline Hong Kong
Emergency Services
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Lifeline Australia
Beyond Blue
Suicide Call Back Service
1800RESPECT (Domestic/Sexual Violence)
Kids Helpline
Emergency Services
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
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
Mental Health Crisis Line
- Phone: 150 (Almaty and major cities)
- Hours vary by region
Emergency Services
- Emergency: 112
- Police: 102
Ishonch Telefoni (Trust Phone)
- Phone: 1003 (Tashkent)
- Psychological support
Emergency Services
- Emergency: 112
- Police: 102
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
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
- 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
- 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
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
For ongoing support:
- Contact local mental health clinics
- University counseling centers
- NGO-run mental health services
- Community health centers
- Disability organizations
- Faith communities
Last updated: December 2025
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