For urgent mental health support UK

NHS

• Contact NHS 111 (select the mental health option)

• 999 in emergencies or if you are in immediate danger. 

Free listening services

• Samaritans (116 123) - 24 hours a day. (Free from any number)

• Shout Crisis Text Line (text "SHOUT" to 85258)

• Childline (0800 1111) for those under 19. 

MIND

• Telephone number: 0300 102 1234. They offer information and resources to help you cope during a crisis. Open 9 am to 6 pm

SANEline

• If you're experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else, you can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 (4.30 pm–10 pm every day).

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK

• Offers a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 (6 pm to midnight every day).

Papyrus HOPELINEUK

• If you're under 35 and struggling with suicidal feelings, or concerned about a young person who might be struggling, you can call Papyrus HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141 (24 hours, 7 days a week), email pat@papyrus-uk.org or text 07786 209 697.

(CALM) 

• You can call CALM on 0800 58 58 58 (5 pm–midnight every day) if you're affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts. Or, if you'd prefer not to speak on the phone, you can use the CALM webchat service.

Shout 

• If you would prefer not to talk but want some mental health support, you could text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.

• GP
  You can also contact your GP for advice and potential referrals to mental health services. 

Before calling a helpline 

 You might want to consider:

• What times are they open?

• Is it free to call, or is there a cost?

• Is what you say confidential? For example, many services have policies on what to do if someone says they have attempted suicide or are actively planning to.

• What will you do if the line is busy? It's often worth trying several times, or you might plan to call back later or try a different service.

You might find this information on the organisation's website, or you could ask the advisor to explain their policies during the call.