Crisis Support

UK & Republic of Ireland

Inside Out is unable to provide crisis support. If you or any other person is at risk of harm – please call 999 immediately.

Or use the following resources to get immediate help.

United Arab Emirates

InsideOut is unable to provide crisis support.
If you or someone else is at immediate risk of harm, please contact local emergency services right away.

If you are in the UAE, you can use the following resources for immediate help:

Emergency Services (UAE)

  • Emergency: Police 999 • Ambulance 998 • Fire/Civil Defence 997
  • Availability: 24/7
  • Best for: Immediate risk to life or urgent emergency response

EHS – “Speak, We’re Listening” (Al Amal Psychiatric Hospital)

  • Phone: 800 8877 (then press 2, then 2)
  • WhatsApp: 04 519 2519
  • Availability: Mon–Fri, 9am–9pm
  • Best for: Mental health support and triage to urgent psychiatric care if needed

Mental Support Line – “800-HOPE”

  • Call or WhatsApp: 800 4673
  • Availability: Typically 8am–8pm daily (hours may vary)
  • Best for: Emotional support, distress, anxiety, or someone to talk to

Dubai Foundation for Women & Children (DFWAC)

  • Helpline: 800 111
  • Availability: 24/7
  • Best for: Crisis support involving violence, abuse, or trafficking, including psychological support pathways

Dubai Community Development Authority (CDA)

  • Helpline: 800 988
  • Availability: Not specified
  • Best for: Social support, safeguarding concerns, and family-related crises

Saudi Arabia

InsideOut is unable to provide crisis support.
If you or someone else is at immediate risk of harm, please contact local emergency services right away.

If you are in Saudi Arabia (KSA), you can use the following resources for immediate help:

Emergency Services (Saudi Arabia)

  • Emergency numbers:
    112 (general) • 911 (unified) • 999 (police) • 997 (ambulance) • 998 (civil defence)
  • Availability: 24/7
  • Best for: Immediate danger, suicidal intent, or urgent safety concerns

Ministry of Health (MOH) Call Center

  • Phone: 937
  • Availability: 24/7 (national service)
  • Best for: Health advice, signposting, and access to MOH services including mental health support
  • Notes: Often used as the main “front door” to MOH care

National Center for Mental Health Promotion (NCMH) – Helpline

  • Phone: 920 033 360
  • Availability:
    • Sun–Fri: 8am–8pm
    • Saturday: 1pm–8pm
  • Best for: Psychological counselling and suicide prevention support
  • Notes: MOH-described national psychological consultation line

National Center for Mental Health Promotion (NCMH) – General Contact

  • Phone: 011 880 0865
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Availability: Not specified
  • Best for: Referrals, routing to services, and programme information

Saudi Psychiatric Association (SPA)

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Availability: Not specified
  • Best for: Professional standards, education, and signposting to psychiatric services

Saudi Psychological Association (NFS / SPA)

  • Phone: 011 467 4788 • 056 745 6777
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Availability: Not specified
  • Best for: Psychology-focused referrals, outreach, and professional signposting

Peer Support Groups (e.g. Jeddah Peer Support Groups)

  • Access: Typically via Instagram or online sign-up
  • Availability: Varies by group
  • Best for: Community peer support for depression or anxiety
  • Notes: Not designed for high-risk or emergency situations

Waad Centers (Jeddah)

  • Phone: 920 066 543
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Availability: By appointment
  • Best for: Psychiatric services, counselling, and rehabilitation
  • Notes: Private / paid clinical provider

MOH Primary Healthcare – Support Groups Initiative

  • Access: Via regional MOH Health Affairs Directorates
  • Availability: Varies by region
  • Best for: Facilitated mental health support groups linked to primary care
  • Notes: MOH describes joining via email or SMS through regional directorates

Domestic Violence Reporting Center (HRSD)

  • Helpline: 1919
  • Availability: 24/7
  • Best for: Crisis situations involving abuse or domestic violence
  • Notes: Confidential service with trained staff

United States

Inside Out is unable to provide crisis support. If you or any other person is at risk of harm – please call 911 immediately.

Or use the following resources to get immediate help.

  • Emergency: 911
  • Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: +1 (800) 273-8255
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
  • Crisis Text Line: Text “DESERVE” TO 741-741
  • Lifeline Crisis Chat (Online live messaging): https://988lifeline.org/chat
  • Self-Harm Hotline: 1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288)
  • Essential local and community services: 211, https://www.211.org/
  • Planned Parenthood Hotline: 1-800-230-PLAN (7526)
  • American Association of Poison Control Centers: 1-800-222-1222
  • National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Hope Line: 1-800-622-2255
  • National Crisis Line – Anorexia and Bulimia: 1-800-233-4357
  • LGBT Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
  • TREVOR Crisis Hotline: 1-866-488-7386
  • AIDS Crisis Line: 1-800-221-7044
  • Veterans Crisis Line: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net
  • TransLifeline: https://www.translifeline.org or 877-565-8860

Argentina

Inside Out is unable to provide crisis support. If you or any other person is at risk of harm – please call 911 immediately.

Or use the following resources to get immediate help.

  • Emergency: 911
    • Recuerde siempre que si usted esta en una situación de emergencia debe comunicarse con los teléfonos: *107 (SAME-Sistema de Atención Medica de Emergencia), *911 (Emergencia policial), para atención telefónica inmediata. Si desea orientación telefónica a familiares y amigos, déjenos su mensaje y teléfono. Nos comunicaremos con usted.
  • Argentina Suicide Hotline: +5402234930430

Australia

Inside Out is unable to provide crisis support. If you or any other person is at risk of harm – please call 000 immediately.

Or use the following resources to get immediate help.

Canada

Inside Out is unable to provide crisis support. If you or any other person is at risk of harm – please call 911 immediately.

Or use the following resources to get immediate help.

China

Inside Out is unable to provide crisis support. If you or any other person is at risk of harm – please call 110 immediately.

Or use the following resources to get immediate help.

Finland

Inside Out is unable to provide crisis support. If you or any other person is at risk of harm – please call 112 immediately.

Or use the following resources to get immediate help.

  • Emergency: 112
  • Crisis Line: 010 195 202

Germany

Inside Out is unable to provide crisis support. If you or any other person is at risk of harm – please call 112 immediately.

Or use the following resources to get immediate help.

India

Inside Out is unable to provide crisis support. If you or any other person is at risk of harm – please call 112 immediately.

Or use the following resources to get immediate help.

New Zealand

Inside Out is unable to provide crisis support. If you or any other person is at risk of harm – please call 111 immediately.

Or use the following resources to get immediate help.

South Africa

Inside Out is unable to provide crisis support. If you or any other person is at risk of harm – please call 10 111 for police or 10 177 for an ambulance.

Or use the following resources to get immediate help.

  • Emergency: 10 111 for police or 10 177 for an ambulance
  • 24hr Helpline: 0800 12 13 14 or SMS 31393 (and we will call you back)
  • Depression and Anxiety Helpline: 0800 70 80 90
  • YourLifeCounts.org: https://yourlifecounts.org/find-help/

Spain

Inside Out is unable to provide crisis support. If you or any other person is at risk of harm – please call 112 immediately.

Or use the following resources to get immediate help.