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Safety lines first, then organisations that support new Muslims. Each was checked on its own website on the date shown.
We list these services so you can find them quickly. Listing is not an endorsement, and First Sajdah is not connected to any of them. Each entry was checked on the service’s own website on the date shown. Services change: if a number does not work, call your local emergency number.
If someone is in danger now
If you are struggling, or worried about someone
United States
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support from a counsellor for emotional distress, thoughts of suicide, or worry about someone else.
- Call 988
- Text 988
- Chat online
- 988lifeline.org
- 24/7
United States
Crisis Text Line
Free, confidential text support from a trained volunteer crisis counsellor.
- Text HOME to 741741
- crisistextline.org
- 24/7
England
NHS 111 (mental health option)
Urgent advice when you need help for your mental health but it is not an emergency.
- Call 111, then choose the mental health option
- nhs.uk
- Not stated on the page we checked
United Kingdom
Samaritans
A free listening service for anyone who is struggling, by phone, at any hour.
United Kingdom
Shout
Free, confidential mental-health support by text.
- Text SHOUT to 85258
- giveusashout.org
- 24/7
Ireland
Samaritans Ireland
A free, confidential listening service at any hour.
Ireland
Text About It (50808)
Free text support at any hour.
- Text HELLO to 50808
- textaboutit.ie
- 24/7
Ireland
Pieta
Free support for people who self-harm or are thinking about suicide.
- Call 1800 247 247
- Text HELP to 51444 (standard message rates)
- pieta.ie
- 24/7
Canada
9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline
Someone to talk to about thoughts of suicide, for you or someone you are worried about.
- Call 9-8-8
- Text 9-8-8
- 988.ca
- 24/7
Australia
Lifeline
Crisis support by phone, text or online chat.
- Call 13 11 14
- Text 0477 13 11 14
- Chat online
- lifeline.org.au
- 24/7
If you are being harmed at home
United States
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Support from an advocate for anyone affected by domestic violence, by phone, text or online chat.
- Call 1-800-799-7233 (800-799-SAFE)
- Text START to 88788
- Chat online
- thehotline.org
- 24/7
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England
National Domestic Abuse Helpline (run by Refuge)
Free, confidential support for anyone experiencing domestic abuse.
Ireland
Women’s Aid National Freephone Helpline
A free helpline for women affected by domestic abuse.
Canada
ShelterSafe (Women’s Shelters Canada)
Information from Women’s Shelters Canada about domestic violence and about finding a shelter and support near you.
Australia
1800RESPECT
A free counselling and support service for people affected by domestic, family or sexual violence.
For children and young people
United States
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Counsellors for children, teens and adults with concerns about child abuse, by call, text or chat, in many languages. The hotline says it is a support line, not a reporting line.
Canada
Kids Help Phone
Support for young people by phone in several languages, or by text.
- Call 1-800-668-6868
- Text CONNECT to 686868
- kidshelpphone.ca
- 24/7
Muslim counselling and helplines
United States
Khalil Center
Psychological, psychiatric and counselling services that integrate Islamic spiritual approaches, for adults, young people, children, couples and families. Not a crisis line.
Canada
Naseeha
A Muslim youth helpline: call or text, free and confidential, at any hour. Also lists a lower-cost therapy programme.
- Call 1-866-627-3342
- Text See the website for the textline
- naseeha.org
- 24/7
Support for new Muslims
United States
WhyIslam (a project of ICNA)
A toll-free line for questions about Islam, free literature, and articles that include a section for new Muslims.
United States (local chapters)
Embrace (a project of ICNA)
A convert-led programme, founded in 2017, that runs halaqahs (study circles), classes, social programmes, and Ramaḍān and ʿĪd events for converts through local chapters.
United States (prisons and reentry)
Tayba Foundation
Education, guidance and support for people and families affected by incarceration, including Muslims in prison and after release.
United States, and online
Ta’leef Collective
Community gatherings and weekly online content (livestreams and podcasts) aimed at seekers, newcomers to Islam and young people.
Online
New Muslim Academy
Free online classes for new Muslims, with live sessions, a members’ portal and mentoring, including help with learning al-Fātiḥah.
United Kingdom
Convert Muslim Foundation
A UK organisation led by converts that supports convert-care services and people who have embraced Islam.
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