Safety & crisis support
Changing a habit can stir up difficult feelings. If you are struggling, these lines are free, verified, and answered by humans. And if stopping something could put your body at risk, speak with a medical professional before beginning — QuitBank is a companion, not treatment.
In immediate danger? Call your local emergency number — 112 across the EU, 999 in the UK, 911 in the US and Canada.
Talk to someone now
United Kingdom
- Samaritans — 116 123 · free, 24/7
- Shout — text SHOUT to 85258 · free, confidential, 24/7
Romania
- DepreHub — 0374 456 420 · non-stop, free, confidential
- ARPS TelVerde — 0800 801 200 · free, Friday–Sunday 19:00–07:00 · sos@antisuicid.ro anytime
Germany
- TelefonSeelsorge — 116 123 · free, 24/7
Austria
- Telefonseelsorge — 142 · free, 24/7
Italy
- Telefono Amico — 02 2327 2327 · daily 09:00–24:00 · caller's normal tariff
Spain
- Línea 024 — 024 · free, 24/7
United States & Canada
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988 · free, 24/7
Anywhere else
- Befrienders Worldwide — befrienders.org · find a trained crisis line near you
These numbers were last verified on 18 August 2026 and are checked every quarter. If you find one that is out of date, please tell us at support@quitbank.net.