Crisis Response

Singapore

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or crisis, please call 999 for the police or 995 for ambulance or medical emergencies.

The HealthHub Hotline 1800-223-1313 is the general helpline for non-emergency medical services including healthcare facilities, medical services, and general inquiries.

Other Resources in Singapore:

  • Samaritans of Singapore (SOS): 24-hour hotline for suicide prevention
    Phone: 1-767 or 1800-221-4444
    Website: Samaritans of Singapore

  • National CARE Hotline: For emotional and psychological support
    Phone: 1800-202-6868

  • Singapore Association for Mental Health (SAMH): Mental health services and support
    Phone: 1800-283-7019
    Website: SAMH

  • Break the Silence (Child Protection and Family Violence Support): If you suspect a child is in danger or experiencing abuse, contact the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) for child protection services.
    Website: Break the Silence
    Child Protective Service Hotline: 1800-777-0000

  • Big Love Child Protection Specialist Centre: 6445-0400

  • Institute of Mental Health’s Mental Health Helpline: 6389-2222

  • National Care Hotline: 1800-202-6868

  • TOUCHline – TOUCH Community Services: 1800-377-2252, www.touch.org.sg

For further resources, please refer to the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) website.

USA

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or crisis, please call 911 for the police, fire services, or an ambulance.

988 is a newer number in the U.S. for mental health and crisis support, offering assistance for suicide prevention and emotional distress.

Dialling 211 provides individuals and families in need with a shortcut through what can be a bewildering maze of health and human service agency phone numbers.

Other Resources in the US:

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7 mental health support):

  • Crisis Text Line (24/7 support for anyone in crisis):

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7 support for domestic violence survivors):

  • National Sexual Assault Hotline (24/7 support for sexual assault survivors):

    • Phone: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

    • Website: rainn.org

  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):

UK

Other Resources in the UK:

  • Samaritans (24/7 helpline for emotional support):

  • Mind (Mental health support):

  • National Domestic Abuse Helpline (24/7 support for those affected by domestic violence):

  • Shout (24/7 text service for anyone in crisis):

  • Childline (Support for young people under 19):

  • The Mix (Support for young people under 25):

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or crisis, please call 999 for all emergency services, including police, fire, and ambulance.

If it's not a life-threatening emergency but you still need urgent medical advice, you can call NHS 111 for non-emergency medical assistance.