You deserve to be heard.
If you are thinking about ending your life, these people are trained to listen. Reaching out is a strong thing to do.
If you are in immediate danger, call your local emergency number or go to the nearest hospital now. If you can, tell someone near you that you are not safe.
Not sure how to start? You can say: "I am not okay and I need to talk." That is enough.
Anywhere in the world
Find a Helpline
findahelpline.com
A free directory of crisis lines in almost every country. Choose your country and the topic you need.
In Uganda
Mental Health Uganda helpline
0800 21 21 21
Toll-free counselling for the whole country. Answered on weekdays during office hours (about 8:30am to 5pm). There is also a WhatsApp counselling line at +256 706 708 961, but no response times are published for it, so do not rely on it in an emergency.
Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital
0800 211 306
The hospital's toll-free line.
Sauti 116
116
For children and for anyone who has survived violence.
Elsewhere
United States
988
Call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
United Kingdom and Ireland
116 123
Samaritans, free to call at any time.
Numbers and opening hours can change. If one does not connect, try the directory above or ask a doctor, clinic, or someone you trust to help you find the right service.