Crisis Resources

If you are in immediate danger or having thoughts of self-harm, please reach out for help now.

🚨 Emergency? Call Now:

911 (US) | 999 (UK) | 112 (EU) | 102 (UAE)

Immediate Help Hotlines

🌍 International

Crisis Text Line:

Text HOME to 741741

24/7 crisis support via text

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ͺ UAE

National Crisis Line:

8008001717

Dubai Mental Health:

+971-4-219-6951

πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡· Turkey

Crisis Helpline:

182

Mental Health Line:

0850-840-0040

πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany

Telefonseelsorge:

0800-111-0-111

Alternative:

0800-111-0-222

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK

Samaritans:

116 123

Crisis Text Line:

Text SHOUT to 85258

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US

Suicide & Crisis:

988

Crisis Text Line:

Text HOME to 741741

Soulution Emergency Support

24/7 Crisis Chat

Connect with our trained crisis counselors immediately

Emergency Hotline

Speak with a crisis counselor now

+971-800-SOUL-911

Available 24/7 in English, Arabic, Turkish

When to Seek Immediate Help

🚨 Emergency Situations

  • Thoughts of suicide or self-harm
  • Plans to hurt yourself or others
  • Hearing voices or having delusions
  • Severe panic attacks or anxiety
  • Complete loss of touch with reality
  • Substance abuse emergencies

⚠️ Serious Warning Signs

  • Persistent thoughts of death
  • Extreme mood swings
  • Withdrawal from friends and family
  • Severe sleep disturbances
  • Unable to function in daily life
  • Giving away possessions

Immediate Coping Strategies

🫁 Breathing Exercise

1. Breathe in for 4 counts

2. Hold for 4 counts

3. Breathe out for 6 counts

4. Repeat 5-10 times

πŸ”’ 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding

5 things you can see

4 things you can touch

3 things you can hear

2 things you can smell

1 thing you can taste

🧊 Cold Water Technique

β€’ Splash cold water on face

β€’ Hold ice cubes in hands

β€’ Take a cold shower

β€’ Drink cold water slowly

Professional Help Resources

πŸ₯ Emergency Services

Dubai Hospital Emergency

+971-4-219-5555

American Hospital Dubai

+971-4-336-7777

Istanbul Emergency

112

🧠 Mental Health Clinics

Priory Wellbeing Centre

+971-4-245-3800

Dubai

Camali Clinic

+971-4-589-8776

Dubai

AcΔ±badem Mental Health

+90-212-304-4444

Istanbul

πŸ’» Online Therapy

BetterHelp

betterhelp.com

24/7 online therapy

Talkspace

talkspace.com

Text-based therapy

Soulution Therapy

therapy@soulution.com

Cultural specialists

Specialized Support Groups

🌈 LGBTQ+ Support

TrevorLifeline:

1-866-488-7386

LGBTQ National:

1-888-843-4564

🚺 Women's Support

UAE Women's Shelter:

800-9999

Women's Crisis Line:

+971-4-212-3344

πŸ‘¨ Men's Support

Men's Crisis Line:

+971-50-123-4567

Dad's Help:

+90-850-DAD-HELP

πŸŽ“ Student Support

Student Crisis Line:

+971-4-STU-DENT

Academic Stress:

+90-212-UNI-HELP

Cultural & Religious Support

πŸ•Œ Islamic Support

Islamic Relief Counseling

+971-4-Islamic-1

Imam Consultation

+971-50-IMAM-911

Islamic Mental Health

islamicmentalhealth.org

✝️ Christian Support

Christian Counseling

+971-4-CHRIST-1

Church Support Line

+971-50-CHURCH-1

Focus on the Family

1-855-771-4357

πŸ”― Multi-Faith Support

Interfaith Counseling

+971-4-FAITH-11

Spiritual Care Line

+971-50-SPIRIT-1

Chaplain Services

+971-4-CHAPEL-1

Safety Planning

πŸ›‘οΈ Create Your Safety Plan

Step 1: Warning Signs

Identify thoughts, feelings, situations that lead to crisis

Step 2: Coping Strategies

List activities that help you calm down

Step 3: Support People

Names and numbers of people who can help

Step 4: Professional Contacts

Therapist, doctor, crisis line numbers

Step 5: Environment Safety

Remove means of harm, create safe space

Step 6: Reasons for Living

Important people, goals, values that matter to you

πŸ“± Safety Plan Tools

πŸ“„ Stanley-Brown Safety Plan

Evidence-based safety planning template

πŸ“± MY3 App

Mobile safety plan application

πŸ”— Crisis Text Line

24/7 text-based crisis support

Additional Resources

πŸ“± Mental Health Apps

Calm Meditation & Sleep
Headspace Mindfulness
PTSD Coach Trauma Support
MindShift Anxiety Management

πŸ“š Educational Resources

NAMI

National Alliance on Mental Illness

Mental Health First Aid

Crisis intervention training

SAMHSA

Substance abuse resources

πŸ‘₯ Support Communities

7 Cups

Free emotional support

Support Groups Central

Find local support groups

Reddit Mental Health

Peer support communities

Important Notes

βœ… Remember: Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

πŸ”’ Confidentiality: Most crisis services are confidential and anonymous.

🌍 Available 24/7: Crisis support is available around the clock.

πŸ’­ You Matter: Your life has value and things can get better.

🀝 Not Alone: Millions of people experience mental health challenges.

βš•οΈ Professional Help: Mental health professionals are trained to help.