Brother called crying and will not say why, what should I do?

[Catanica]

My brother just called me crying and I’m completely lost at what to do.
I don’t think that I have ever seen or heard him cry since we were children. He’s seen and heard me cry lots but I never did and I feel really guilty and useless now.
He wouldn’t even tell me that he was upset about and said not tomorrow tell our mum but that is his usual approach.
I feel awful because he just moved and I don’t even know where he lives and I feel like a horrible sister who lets him down when he finally needed me.
Im not even sure what to do now apart from waiting for him to reply because he won’t pick up the phone. Again, this isn’t unusual but it’s the first time that I’m worried about him.
Not sure if someone can share some practical advice.
We are a strange family and not as close as most, but this is so unlike him.

Depending on where he lives, you could contact the local police, give them his phone number if you have of other contact details, and ask them to do a wellness/welfare check if they do that kind of thing.

Oh no. My brother has paranoid schizophrenia and I recognise some of this -- just want to empathise really as it's hard to advise. Well done on being there for him (which you very much are).

Have you tried putting his phone number into a search engine . It might give you some clues at where he is working. You are in a difficult situation however he did call you and he can contact you which is a plus. I really hope you get in touch again soon.

He replied to me the day after, seemed embarrassed and insisted that I shouldn’t visit as he is fine and won’t be home. I will visit him the weekend after this though as otherwise I’ll tell our mom and that’s the last thing he wants.
I have a terrible fear of flying and be will regret this as soon as my panic sets in and he will have to deal with my anxiety. I don’t think that he will talk about what happened but maybe it will be enough to just have his neurotic little sister around for a few day.
Thank you all so much for your kind words and advice ans encouragement.

I’m glad you got in touch with him. You’re a good sister, OP.