Mental Health & Crisis Support
Sometimes writing things down or sharing what you’re going through can help. But there are times when you may need more support than Dear Anonymous can provide.
Dear Anonymous is not a crisis service or a substitute for professional mental health support. If you’re struggling with your mental health, thinking about hurting yourself, or simply feel that you need to talk to someone, there are people and organisations that can help.
If you need someone to talk to
United States
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for free, confidential support, 24 hours a day.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counsellor.
United Kingdom & Ireland
Samaritans
Call 116 123 free, 24 hours a day.
You don’t have to be suicidal to contact Samaritans. You can get in touch if you’re struggling, overwhelmed, or simply need someone to listen.
Elsewhere in the world
Find A Helpline
Find free and confidential helplines in countries around the world:
You can search by country and by the kind of support you’re looking for.
If you’re in immediate danger
If you think you may hurt yourself or someone else, or you’re in immediate danger, contact your local emergency services or go to the nearest emergency department.
If you can, consider telling someone you trust what is happening and ask them to stay with you while you get help.
Worried about someone else?
If something someone has written on Dear Anonymous makes you concerned for their safety, you can report the letter or reply using the Report option and select the appropriate reason.
If you know someone personally and believe they are in immediate danger, contact emergency services in their location where possible.
Dear Anonymous is here to listen
Dear Anonymous is a place to express what’s on your mind and connect anonymously with other people. The people you meet here are ordinary members of our community, not trained counsellors or mental health professionals.
Sometimes a kind response from a stranger can mean a lot. But when you need professional support, we encourage you to reach out to one of the services above.
You don’t have to deal with everything on your own.