Find support for yourself or someone you care about

Need someone to talk to, or worried about someone else? Find the support you need today.

I need someone to talk to

Whatever you are facing, you can contact us in the way that feels most comfortable. Call the hotline if you would like to speak to someone now, or use email if talking is difficult.

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24 hours · Every day

24-hour emotional support hotline

Whatever you are facing, you can call at any time and talk things through at your own pace with a trained volunteer.

About the hotline

Hotline display and service awards at The Samaritans Hong Kong

24 hours · Every day

24-hour emotional support hotline

Whatever you are facing, you can call at any time and talk things through at your own pace with a trained volunteer.

About the hotline

A person writing an email on a laptop

We aim to reply within 24 hours

Befriending Email

If calling does not feel right, you can write about what you are going through. You may use an alias or pen name, and we aim to reply within 24 hours.

About email support

A person writing an email on a laptop

We aim to reply within 24 hours

Befriending Email

If calling does not feel right, you can write about what you are going through. You may use an alias or pen name, and we aim to reply within 24 hours.

About email support

A seafarer working on the deck of a merchant ship

For people working at sea

Emotional support for seafarers

Emotional support for seafarers facing isolation, long hours or the pressures of life at sea, with links to support in Hong Kong and overseas.

View seafarer support

A seafarer working on the deck of a merchant ship

For people working at sea

Emotional support for seafarers

Emotional support for seafarers facing isolation, long hours or the pressures of life at sea, with links to support in Hong Kong and overseas.

View seafarer support

I want to support someone

Supporting someone does not mean carrying everything alone. You can talk to us about your own concerns, or use our programmes and training to learn how to notice risk, listen and find further support.

Hotline display and service awards at The Samaritans Hong Kong

24 hours · Every day

24-hour emotional support hotline

Whatever you are facing, you can call at any time and talk things through at your own pace with a trained volunteer.

About the hotline

Hotline display and service awards at The Samaritans Hong Kong

24 hours · Every day

24-hour emotional support hotline

Whatever you are facing, you can call at any time and talk things through at your own pace with a trained volunteer.

About the hotline

A person writing an email on a laptop

We aim to reply within 24 hours

Befriending Email

If calling does not feel right, you can write about what you are going through. You may use an alias or pen name, and we aim to reply within 24 hours.

About email support

A person writing an email on a laptop

We aim to reply within 24 hours

Befriending Email

If calling does not feel right, you can write about what you are going through. You may use an alias or pen name, and we aim to reply within 24 hours.

About email support

A community group taking part in training by The Samaritans Hong Kong

For organisations and groups

Community training

Talks and workshops on emotional health, suicide prevention and supporting people after a suicide, for schools, healthcare settings, businesses and community organisations.

About community training

A community group taking part in training by The Samaritans Hong Kong

For organisations and groups

Community training

Talks and workshops on emotional health, suicide prevention and supporting people after a suicide, for schools, healthcare settings, businesses and community organisations.

About community training

A community group taking part in training by The Samaritans Hong Kong

For organisations and groups

Community training

Talks and workshops on emotional health, suicide prevention and supporting people after a suicide, for schools, healthcare settings, businesses and community organisations.

About community training

An older person and carer talking together

Emotional health for older people and carers

Supporting the Aged Responsibly (STAR) Programme

Helping older people, carers and others in the community understand emotional health, communicate with care, recognise suicide risk and look after themselves.

About the STAR Programme

An older person and carer talking together

Emotional health for older people and carers

Supporting the Aged Responsibly (STAR) Programme

Helping older people, carers and others in the community understand emotional health, communicate with care, recognise suicide risk and look after themselves.

About the STAR Programme

Online Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training Course artwork

Free · One hour · Self-paced

Online Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training Course

A free, one-hour self-paced course covering how to identify warning signs, respond with active listening and refer students to appropriate support.

View the gatekeeper course

Online Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training Course artwork

Free · One hour · Self-paced

Online Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training Course

A free, one-hour self-paced course covering how to identify warning signs, respond with active listening and refer students to appropriate support.

View the gatekeeper course

Programmes for schools, older people, carers and communities

Explore counselling, groups, talks, workshops and online learning, and find an option that suits your audience and preferred format.

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Together, we can help

Keep someone listening, day and night.

Keep someone listening, day and night.

Your donation helps keep our hotline open and our volunteers trained and supported.