Help for seafarers, wherever you are
- SeafarerHelp: free, confidential, 24 hours a day, in many languages. Call +44 20 7323 2737, email help@seafarerhelp.org or chat at seafarerhelp.org.
- YachtCrewHelp: the same confidential support for yacht crew, at yachtcrewhelp.org.
- Port welfare and chaplains: most large ports have a seafarers' centre or chaplain who can visit your ship. Ask your agent, or search the SeafarerHelp directory.
- Find a local crisis line: Find A Helpline lists free, confidential helplines in more than 130 countries, by phone, text and chat.
Crisis lines in some countries
If you're ashore or have a phone signal, a local crisis line can talk to you straight away. Some examples:
- UK and Ireland: Samaritans, call 116 123 free, any time.
- United States and Canada: call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
- Australia: Lifeline, call 13 11 14.
- India: Tele-MANAS, call 14416.
- Philippines: National Center for Mental Health crisis hotline, call 1553.
- Anywhere else: use Find A Helpline, or call SeafarerHelp, who can point you to local support.
If you're worried about a crewmate
Stay with them if you can, listen without judging, and ask them directly how they are. If you think they are in danger, tell the Master or officer of the watch now.
You can also call SeafarerHelp yourself for advice on how to support someone. Our guide on what to do when someone tells you they're neurodivergent has more on starting the conversation.