Resources
If you’re in crisis or feel unable to keep yourself safe, or if you’re concerned about someone else, please contact one of the services below for immediate support. You don’t have to face it alone.
NHS Local Urgent Mental Health Helpline England only
Provides a rapid assessment of mental health crises
Samaritans
Free helpline for anyone who’s struggling to cope.
t: 116 123 2 (Available at all times)
e: jo@samaritans.org
SANEline
Free helpline for anyone experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else
t: 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10.30pm every day).
CALM Campaign Against Living Miserably
Free helpline for anyone struggling or in a crisis.
t: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm - midnight every day)
e: webchat
Switchboard
Free helpline for people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender
t: 0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm every day)
e: chris@switchboard.lgbt
24hr text messenger service: 85258
Papyrus
Free helpline for people under 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide.
t: 0800 068 41 41 (Mon - Fri 9am - 10pm, weekends and bank holidays 2pm - 10pm)
text: 07860 039967
e: pat@papyrus-uk.org
The Mix
Free support for people under 25
t: 0808 808 4994 (Sunday-Friday 2pm–11pm)
e: using this form on The Mix website
text messenger service