If you're in crisis or struggling right now, you don't have to face it alone. Help is available right now, free, confidential, and just a call or text away.
If you need help right now
Emergency Services
999 · 24/7
Call 999 immediately if your life or someone else's life is at risk right now.Samaritans
116 123 · 24/7, free
Whatever you're going through, Samaritans are here to listen. Free to call from any phone, any time of day or night.Shout Crisis Text Line
Text SHOUT to 85258 · 24/7, free
If you'd prefer to text rather than talk, Shout offers free, confidential crisis support via text message.NHS 111
111 · 24/7
NHS 111 can connect you to urgent mental health support in your area. Select the mental health option when prompted.
Other support lines
Specialist support for specific situations and communities.
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
0800 58 58 58 · 5pm to midnight, daily
Supporting anyone in the UK who is struggling or in crisis. Particularly focused on men's mental health.PAPYRUS HOPEline
0800 068 4141 · 9am to midnight, daily
Specialist support for young people under 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, or anyone worried about a young person.Mind Infoline
0300 123 3393 · Mon-Fri, 9am to 6pm
Information and support for anyone experiencing a mental health problem. Can help you find local services.Childline
0800 1111 · 24/7, free
Free, confidential support for children and young people under 19. Call, chat online, or email.Rethink Mental Illness
0300 5000 927 · Mon-Fri, 9:30am to 4pm
Advice and information for people living with severe mental illness, and those who care for them.Refuge (Domestic Abuse)
0808 2000 247 · 24/7, free
The National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge. Free, confidential support for women and children.
When you're ready for ongoing support
Crisis lines are here for moments of acute need. When you're ready to work through what's underneath with a qualified therapist, at your own pace, Therapy England is here.
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