If you are in an emergency or a crisis, 7 Cups is not the right place to get support. We cannot deal with emergencies. We cannot provide crisis counselling.

Emergency

An emergency is when you have already suffered serious harm, or you are certainly about to suffer serious harm. Call your local emergency services immediately. Do not waste time chatting on 7 Cups.

In the US, call: 9-1-1
In India, call: 112
In the UK, call: 999

In any other country, if you do not know the number and you are using a smartphone try the international emergency number, 112. If you are using any other type of phone, ask someone what the local emergency number is.

Crisis

A crisis is when you are at immediate risk of serious harm—for example, if you are taking action intended to end your own life. Contact a local crisis service immediately. Do not waste time chatting on 7 Cups.

Some crisis services are:

In the US: text CONNECT to 741741 or call 1-800-273-8255
In the UK: call 116 123

In any other country, use these links to find crisis services:

Online services  
Telephone and other services