Befrienders Worldwide is a charity that helps people who are considering suicide or experiencing general emotional distress.
They have 349 emotional support centres in 32 countries, reaching an estimated 7 million people each year.
[1] Volunteers listen without judging people or telling them what to do, and can be contacted by phone, email, SMS, internet chat or in person, dependent on location.
They recognise "the importance of being listened to, in confidence, anonymously, and without prejudice" and "value that a person has the fundamental decision about their own life.
[4] Besides a list of national organisations where people can find help in their own countries, the Befrienders Website has general information about depression, suicide warning signs, and other topics.