Resources

If you, or someone you are concerned about, are in immediate crisis or feel like you want to die, here are some places you can get help and support straight away.

Immediate Emotional Support

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

Shout
Free text service, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere
t:  85258

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

Childline 
Free helpline for children and young people under 19.
t: 0800 1111 (9am - midnight. Number will not show up on bills)
e: via website locker

Mental Health Information

Mental Health Foundation
The UK’s leading charity for everyone’s mental health.

NHS
Medical mental health information and advice.

Mind
Advice and support for anyone experiencing a mental health problem,
including what to do in a mental health crisis.

Rethink
Advice and information about mental health, including tips for coping and
how to support someone who is having suicidal thoughts.