🚨 Emergency Contacts

Complete emergency numbers directory for the Americas — Updated 2026

🆘 First Thing — Know Your Local Emergency Number

Most countries in the Americas use 911 as the universal emergency number, but some have separate numbers for police, ambulance, and fire. Save these before you need them.

🇵🇭 Philippine Government 24/7 Hotlines

AgencyHotlineService
DMW 24/7 Hotline1348Department of Migrant Workers — Emergency Assistance for OFWs
DMW main office+63 2 8722 1144Department of Migrant Workers — main trunkline
DFA Assistance to Nationals+63 2 8834-4000DFA main line (ask for Assistance to Nationals). For urgent cases abroad, also contact the nearest Philippine embassy or consulate
OWWA+63 2 8891 7601Overseas Workers Welfare Administration
NBI+63 2 8525 6028National Bureau of Investigation (Illegal Recruitment)
IACAT1343 (Actionline, 24/7)Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking

Emergency Numbers by Country

CountryPoliceAmbulanceFireGeneral Emergency
🇺🇸 United States911911911911
🇨🇦 Canada911911911911
🇲🇽 Mexico911911911911
🇧🇷 Brazil190192193190
🇦🇷 Argentina101107100911
🇨🇴 Colombia123123123123
🇨🇱 Chile133131132911
🇵🇪 Peru105117116911
🇻🇪 Venezuela911911911911
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic911911911911
🇵🇦 Panama104911103911
🇨🇷 Costa Rica911911911911
🇬🇹 Guatemala110123122911
🇪🇨 Ecuador911911911911
🇧🇴 Bolivia110118119911
🇺🇾 Uruguay911911911911
🇵🇾 Paraguay911911911911
🇭🇳 Honduras911911911911
🇸🇻 El Salvador911911911911
🇳🇮 Nicaragua118128115911

🇵🇭 Philippine Embassy & Consulate Hotlines

CountryCityPhone Number
🇺🇸 United StatesWashington DC (Embassy)+1 202 467 9300
🇺🇸 United StatesNew York (Consulate)+1 212 764 1330
🇺🇸 United StatesLos Angeles (Consulate)+1 213 639 0980
🇺🇸 United StatesSan Francisco (Consulate)+1 415 433 6666
🇺🇸 United StatesChicago (Consulate)+1 312 583 0621
🇺🇸 United StatesHonolulu (Consulate)+1 808 595 6316
🇨🇦 CanadaOttawa (Embassy)+1 613 233 1121
🇨🇦 CanadaToronto (Consulate)+1 416 922 7180
🇨🇦 CanadaVancouver (Consulate)+1 604 685 7645
🇲🇽 MexicoMexico City (Embassy)+52 55 5131 8225
🇧🇷 BrazilBrasilia (Embassy)+55 61 3224 8694
🇦🇷 ArgentinaBuenos Aires (Embassy)+54 11 4554 4015 · +54 11 4772 7758 (sources differ — both listed)
🇨🇴 ColombiaBogotá (Embassy)+57 314 299 8808 (mobile)
🇨🇱 ChileSantiago (Embassy)+56 2 2232 4529
🇵🇪 PeruNo Philippine missionPeru has no Philippine embassy — see the embassies page

Mental Health Crisis Lines

If you or someone you know is in emotional distress, these resources are available 24/7:

  • 🇺🇸🇨🇦 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988 (US & Canada). Free, confidential, 24/7 support in English and Spanish.
  • 🇺🇸 Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741 to chat with a trained crisis counselor. Free, 24/7.
  • 🇨🇦 Crisis Text Line (Canada) — Text HOME to 686868. Free, 24/7 support.
  • 🇨🇦 Talk Suicide Canada — Call 988 or 1-833-456-4566. 24/7 support.
  • 🇺🇸 NAMI Helpline — 1-800-950-6264 (Monday–Friday, 10am–10pm ET). Info and referrals.
  • 🇺🇸 SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline — 1-800-985-5990 — 24/7 crisis support for emotional distress.
  • 🇵🇭 Philippine DFA main line — +63 2 8834-4000 (ask for Assistance to Nationals)
  • 🌍 International Association for Suicide Prevention — Find a crisis centre near you

💙 You Are Not Alone

Being an OFW far from family is hard. If you're feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or hopeless — please reach out. These hotlines are free, confidential, and staffed by people who care. Your life matters.

What to Do in an Emergency

  1. Stay calm and assess the situation
  2. Call the local emergency number for police, ambulance, or fire
  3. Contact the Philippine Embassy in your host country for consular assistance
  4. Call the DMW 24/7 hotline at 1348
  5. Call the DFA main line at +63 2 8834-4000 (ask for Assistance to Nationals) for additional support
  6. Notify family in the Philippines about your situation
  7. Contact OWWA at +63 2 8891 7601 for welfare assistance

📱 Save These Numbers Now

Add these contacts to your phone today — don't wait until you need them:

  • Your host country's emergency number
  • Your nearest Philippine Embassy (see Embassy Directory)
  • DMW 24/7: 1348
  • DFA main line: +63 2 8834-4000
  • OWWA: +63 2 8891 7601
  • 988 (US/Canada — Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
  • A trusted friend or family member
Disclaimer: Emergency numbers were verified at the time of writing but may change. When in doubt, check with your local Philippine embassy. Save these numbers before you travel.