Emergency? Call 999 now

Talk to someone now

116 123

Free to call, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you.

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Find crisis text support in your area

Text 85258

We’re proud to be the UK’s first 24/7 crisis messaging service. Depending on where you live, support may be provided by a local service rather than Shout.

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NHS Mental Health service

111 (press 2)

24/7 access to trained mental health professionals and crisis support for all ages.

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Find the right support for you

Mind

Crisis tools — use right now

Practical tools to use by yourself, wherever you are. If you're feeling in crisis, this resource is for you.

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Suicide Prevention UK

0800 689 5652

Trained volunteers offer a non-judgmental listening ear to help people in what could be their darkest hour.

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SOBS — Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide

0300 111 5065

A UK peer-led organisation supporting adults (over 18) impacted by suicide loss.

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James' Place

0151 303 5757

Free lifesaving support for men in suicidal crisis across London, the North East and North West.

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Papyrus

0800 068 4141

Positive mental health and emotional wellbeing. No young person should have to struggle alone with thoughts of suicide.

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YoungMinds

Find help — youngminds.org.uk

Help for young people to understand how they're feeling, find ways to feel better, or support someone who's struggling.

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Childline

0800 1111

You can contact Childline about anything. Whatever your worry, it's better out than in.

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Veterans in Need

0845 790 9090

Help and information for veterans, families, armed forces personnel and civilian communities in the UK.

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CHUMS Charity

01525 863924

Supporting mental health and improving lives in Bedfordshire and Luton.

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Harmless

Understanding self-harm

Support and help for those who are at risk of, or actively self-harming.

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National Gambling Helpline

0808 8020 133

Free and confidential support 24 hours a day, every day of the year, for anyone affected by gambling — their own or someone else's. Also available by live chat and WhatsApp.

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Alcoholics Anonymous

0800 917 7650

A free 24-hour helpline for anyone who wants to stop drinking, alongside support groups meeting online and in person across the UK.

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FRANK

0300 123 6600

Friendly, confidential advice about drugs and alcohol, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also text 82111 and FRANK will text you back.

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Reaching out takes courage. Whatever you're going through, you don't have to face it alone.