🚨 Crisis Support & Helpline Information (UK)

IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY

If you are in immediate danger, call:

999

or go to your nearest Accident & Emergency (A&E) department.

Help is available 24/7—you're not alone.

🌟 What to Do in a Mental Health Crisis

Talk to Someone

Speak to a trusted friend, family member, or professional.

Call a Helpline

Free, confidential support is available 24/7.

Visit A&E

If you're at risk of harm or need urgent medical attention.

Contact Your GP

For urgent or ongoing support and referrals.

Text a Support Service

If you prefer not to speak out loud.

📞 24/7 Helplines (UK)

Samaritans

116 123 (Free, 24/7)

For anyone feeling overwhelmed, distressed, or suicidal.

SHOUT – Text Crisis Support

Text 'SHOUT' to 85258 (Free, 24/7)

Confidential support via text with trained volunteers.

DAN 24/7 (Drugs & Alcohol Wales Helpline)

0808 808 2234 (Free, 24/7)
Text DAN to 81066

Free, bilingual support for anyone in Wales with substance use concerns.

Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline

0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm daily)

Confidential support from LGBTQ+ volunteers who understand. You can talk about anything—gender, identity, mental health, relationships, or feeling isolated.

NHS 111 – Mental Health Help

Call 111 (24/7)

For urgent care that's not life-threatening. Ask to speak to the mental health team.

Childline (for children and young people under 19)

0800 1111 (Free, 24/7)

Safe, confidential support from trained counsellors.

Papyrus HOPELINE247 (for people under 35 with thoughts of suicide)

Text: 07860 039967

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)

0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight daily)

Especially for men and anyone struggling with mental health.

💬 Worried About Someone Else?

Ask How They're Feeling

Don't wait for them to reach out.

Encourage Help-Seeking

Encourage them to speak to a helpline or seek help.

Stay With Them

Stay with them or call emergency services if they are in danger.

Call 999

If someone is at serious risk.

🌈 You Are Not Alone

Asking for help is a sign of strength. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, or just feeling overwhelmed, there are people ready to listen and help—any time, day or night.