Call the local NHS helpline for free, any time, day or night if you are worried about your own or someone else’s mental health. The team behind the 24/7 open access telephone response line will listen to you and determine how best to help:
0800 038 5300
The Samaritans aren't just for people in crisis - they're there for anyone who wants to talk about how they are feeling. It's free to call from a landline or mobile 24/7:
116 123
The CALM helpline is for anyone in the UK feeling down or like they've hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support. The helpline and webchat run from 5pm to midnight 365 days a year:
0800 585858
The Papyrus Hopeline is a confidential support and advice service anyone under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, or anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide. The line is open Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat-Sun 2pm-10pm and bank holidays 2pm-5pm.
Call: 0800 068 4141
Text: 07786 209 697
Shout is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
Text: 85258