Times are tough. Sometimes we need a little support – and sometimes we need a lot. However you’re feeling, we hope you can find the right help here.
- If you are in crisis and need immediate help, please call 999.
National
Samaritans
Contact: 116 123 (free, 24/7)
Website: www.samaritans.org
Samaritans offer emotional support for anyone in distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide. Volunteers are available around the clock for free and confidential conversations.
Mind
Contact: 0300 123 3393 (Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm)
Website: www.mind.org.uk
Mind provides advice and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They also campaign to improve services, raise awareness, and promote understanding.
Rethink Mental Illness
Contact: 0808 801 0525 (Mon-Fri, 9.30am-4pm)
Website: www.rethink.org
Rethink offers practical help and information to people severely affected by mental illness, and their carers. They focus on support, campaigning, and research.
SANEline
Contact: 0300 304 7000 (4pm-10pm, daily)
Website: www.sane.org.uk
SANE provides out-of-hours mental health support for anyone affected by mental illness. Their helpline offers guidance and emotional support from trained staff and volunteers.
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
Contact: 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm-midnight)
Website: www.thecalmzone.net
CALM offers support to men and anyone struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health issues. They aim to challenge stereotypes and reduce male suicide rates.
Shout
Contact: Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 (free, 24/7)
Website: www.giveusashout.org
Shout is a free, confidential, 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis. It provides support for issues like anxiety, depression, panic attacks and suicidal thoughts.
YoungMinds
Contact: Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544 (Mon-Fri, 9.30am-4pm)
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
YoungMinds supports children, young people, and their families with mental health challenges. They also provide resources and training to schools and professionals.
The Mix
Contact: 0808 808 4994 (daily, 4pm-11pm)
Website: www.themix.org.uk
The Mix offers free and confidential support for under-25s on a range of issues including mental health, relationships, and substance use via phone, text, and web chat.
Papyrus HOPELINE247
Contact: 0800 068 4141 or text 07860 039967 (24/7)
Website: www.papyrus-uk.org
Papyrus provides confidential support and advice to young people under 35 struggling with thoughts of suicide, as well as to those concerned about them.
Anxiety UK
Contact: 03444 775 774 (Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5.30pm)
Website: www.anxietyuk.org.uk
Anxiety UK supports individuals living with anxiety disorders, stress, and anxiety-based depression. Services include a helpline, therapy, and self-help resources.
For more options, visit the Helplines Partnership website for a directory of UK helplines. Mind’s Infoline can also help you find services that can support you.
If you’re outside the UK, the Befrienders Worldwide website has a tool to search by country for emotional support helplines around the world.
