Crisis help in the UK
If you are thinking about ending your life, or you can't keep yourself safe right now, please contact one of these services. They are free, confidential and used to hearing exactly what you're feeling.
Immediate danger?
Need urgent support?
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Samaritans: 116 123 (free, any phone). Shout: text SHOUT to 85258 for silent, confidential support.
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Samaritans
Anyone struggling to cope, for any reason
24/7, free from any phone
CALM
Campaign Against Living Miserably — anyone feeling low or suicidal
5pm - midnight, every day
Papyrus HOPELINE247
Under-35s with thoughts of suicide, and people worried about them
24/7
Mind Infoline
Information on mental health problems, treatment and local services
Mon - Fri, 9am - 6pm
SANEline
Emotional support for anyone affected by mental illness
4pm - 10pm, every day
Rethink Mental Illness
Practical advice on rights, benefits and care
Mon - Fri, 9:30am - 4pm
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Anyone experiencing domestic abuse
24/7
FRANK
Drugs and alcohol support, no judgement
24/7
Andy's Man Club
Men's mental health peer support — free talking groups across the UK, no referral needed
Mon - Wed, 6:30pm - 8:30pm (group nights; info line varies)
Shout text line
Text-based conversation with a trained volunteer. Silent, so it works when you can't speak out loud.
24/7
Samaritans email
Write as much or as little as you like. A volunteer replies, usually within 24 hours.
Reply within 24 hours
Mind Side by Side
Mind's moderated online peer support community for people in the UK.
Moderated 24/7
CALM webchat
One-to-one webchat with a trained CALM helpline worker.
5pm - midnight
Kooth
Free online counselling and peer support for young people across much of the UK.
Counsellors: 12pm - 10pm weekdays
NHS talking therapies
Self-refer for free NHS therapy (CBT, counselling, guided self-help) in England — no GP needed.
Referrals any time
If you've already harmed yourself
Go to your nearest A&E or call 999. Ask someone to go with you if you can. You deserve treatment and you will not be judged for asking for it.