Helplines in Taiwan

24/7 national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline providing immediate psychological support for emotional distress, psychological pressure, and suicide prevention

24/7 free crisis and suicide prevention hotline providing confidential emotional support and counseling by trained volunteers. Over 50 years of service with 24 associations across Taiwan.

National suicide prevention center providing 24/7 toll-free crisis counseling and support. Operated by Taiwanese Society of Suicidology under contract with Ministry of Health and Welfare.

24/7 multilingual protection hotline for domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, and vulnerable adults. Provides immediate assistance, reporting, and referrals.

24/7 toll-free national hotline for drug addiction rehabilitation, withdrawal programs, psychological rehabilitation, and counseling. Provides confidential support, medical assistance, and referrals.

National Immigration Agency hotline for reporting human trafficking, labor exploitation, and immigration issues. Available for both domestic and overseas callers.

24-hour support for students experiencing bullying or cyberbullying. Operated by Ministry of Education. Number changed to 1953 in August 2022 (53 = 友善 friendly)

Support for military veterans including education, employment, vocational training, medical services, and pension inquiries

24/7 after-hours crisis line for the international/expatriate community in Taiwan. Provides emergency counseling and support in English for mental health crises.

Major national counseling service offering phone, email, and online chat support for emotional distress and mental health concerns