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last updated · 15 september 2026

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Free, confidential services for abuse, coercive control and crisis. You do not need a textRay finding to use them. textRay is reflection, not therapy, diagnosis or legal advice.

If you are in danger right now, call your local emergency number when it is safe to do so. It is 999 in the UK, 911 in the US and 112 across the EU.

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🇬🇧United Kingdom›
EmergencyPolice, fire, ambulance. If you cannot speak, from a mobile dial 999 and press 55 when prompted.999
National Domestic Abuse HelplineRun by Refuge. For women. Free, confidential, 24 hours a day.0808 2000 247
Men's Advice LineRun by Respect. For men. Free, Mon to Fri 10am to 5pm.0808 801 0327
National Helpline for LGBT+ Victims and Survivors of Abuse and ViolenceRun by Galop. Free, weekdays.0800 999 5428
SamaritansWhatever you are going through. Free, 24 hours a day.116 123
NHS 111, mental health optionUrgent mental health support, England and Wales. Not an emergency service. Northern Ireland: Lifeline 0808 808 8000.111
ChildlineUnder 19s. Free, 24 hours a day.0800 1111
ShoutText support for anyone. Free, 24 hours a day.Text SHOUT to 85258
Report RemoveUnder 18s in the UK. Get a nude image or video of you taken down.childline.org.uk

Last checked 15 September 2026 · tell us if a number is wrong: [email protected]

🇺🇸United States›
EmergencyPolice, fire, ambulance.911
National Domestic Violence HotlineFree, confidential, 24/7, in English and Spanish. Or text START to 88788.1-800-799-7233
988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineCall or text, free, 24/7.988
love is respectTeens and young adults, dating abuse. Free, 24/7. Or text LOVEIS to 22522.1-866-331-9474
Take It DownUnder 18s when the image was taken, anywhere in the world. Get a nude image or video of you taken down.takeitdown.ncmec.org

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🇩🇪Germany›
EmergencyFire and ambulance. Police is 110.112
Hilfetelefon "Gewalt gegen Frauen"For women. Free, 24/7, in 18 languages.116 016
Hilfetelefon Gewalt an MännernFor men. Free, Mon to Thu 8am to 8pm, Fri 8am to 3pm.0800 123 9900
TelefonSeelsorgeCrisis line. Free, 24/7. Also 0800 111 0 222 and 116 123.0800 111 0 111
Nummer gegen KummerChildren and young people. Free, Mon to Sat 2pm to 8pm.116 111
Take It DownUnder 18s when the image was taken, anywhere in the world. Get a nude image or video of you taken down.takeitdown.ncmec.org

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🇫🇷France›
EmergencyAll services. Police is 17, SAMU is 15.112
3919 Violences Femmes InfoFor women. Free, anonymous, 24/7, interpreters in 200+ languages.3919
116 006 France VictimesVictims of any crime. Free, every day.116 006
3114, numéro national de prévention du suicideFree, 24/7.3114
119 Allô Enfance en DangerChildren in danger, and adults worried about a child. Free, 24/7.119
Take It DownUnder 18s when the image was taken, anywhere in the world. Get a nude image or video of you taken down.takeitdown.ncmec.org

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🇳🇱Netherlands›
EmergencyPolice, fire, ambulance.112
Veilig ThuisDomestic violence and child abuse. For victims, witnesses and anyone worried. Free, 24/7.0800 2000
113 ZelfmoordpreventieFree, 24/7. Also 0800 0113.113
De KindertelefoonUnder 18s. Free, every day 11am to 9pm.0800 0432
Take It DownUnder 18s when the image was taken, anywhere in the world. Get a nude image or video of you taken down.takeitdown.ncmec.org

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🇸🇪Sweden›
EmergencyPolice, fire, ambulance.112
KvinnofridslinjenAnyone subjected to physical, psychological or sexual violence. Free, 24/7. Also 020 50 50 50.116 016
Stödlinjen för mänBoys and men subjected to violence or sexual assault. Free, 24/7.020 80 80 80
Självmordslinjen (Mind)Crisis line. Free, 24/7.90101
BrisUnder 18s. Free, 24/7.116 111
Take It DownUnder 18s when the image was taken, anywhere in the world. Get a nude image or video of you taken down.takeitdown.ncmec.org

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🇳🇴Norway›
EmergencyPolice. Ambulance is 113, fire is 110.112
Vold- og overgrepslinjen (VO-linjen)Violence and abuse in close relationships. Free, 24/7, in many languages.116 006
Hjelpetelefonen (Mental Helse)Free, 24/7.116 123
Alarmtelefonen for barn og ungeChildren and young people, and adults worried about a child. Free, 24/7.116 111
Take It DownUnder 18s when the image was taken, anywhere in the world. Get a nude image or video of you taken down.takeitdown.ncmec.org

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🇨🇭Switzerland›
EmergencyAll services. Police is 117, ambulance is 144.112
Opferhilfe · Aide aux victimes · Aiuto alle vittimeVictim support for anyone harmed by a crime. Free, confidential, 24/7. Not an emergency line.142
Die Dargebotene Hand · La Main Tendue · Telefono AmicoCrisis line, 24/7, in German, French, Italian and English. A small connection charge may apply.143
147 (Pro Juventute)Children and young people. Free, 24/7.147
Take It DownUnder 18s when the image was taken, anywhere in the world. Get a nude image or video of you taken down.takeitdown.ncmec.org

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🌍Everywhere else›
Emergency112 across the EU, 911 in the US, or your local emergency number.local number
Find A HelplineFree, confidential helplines in 175+ countries, by topic. Strongest for crisis and mental health.findahelpline.com
Take It DownUnder 18s when the image was taken, anywhere in the world. Get a nude image or video of you taken down.takeitdown.ncmec.org

Last checked 15 September 2026 · tell us if a number is wrong: [email protected]

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