You don\'t have to be in crisis to use these services. If something is weighing on you, reaching out early is always better than waiting until it\'s unbearable.
Immediate crisis
Emergency services
Immediate physical danger — call 999.
A&E / Emergency Department
Go to your nearest A&E if you feel you might act on thoughts of suicide or self-harm.
Mental health crisis lines
Samaritans
Free, 24/7. Call or email jo@samaritans.org. For anyone struggling to cope.
Shout
Text SHOUT to 85258. Free, 24/7 crisis text service.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
5pm–midnight, daily. Particularly for men.
Papyrus HOPELineUK
For young people under 35 experiencing suicidal feelings.
Mind Infoline
Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm. Mental health information and support.
Specific support
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Free, 24/7. For women and children experiencing abuse.
Men's Advice Line
For male victims of domestic abuse.
Rape Crisis
For survivors of sexual violence. Mon–Fri 12–2:30pm, 7–9:30pm.
Beat Eating Disorders
365 days a year, 9am–8pm weekdays, 4pm–8pm weekends.
Alcoholics Anonymous
For alcohol dependency support, 24/7.
Frank (drugs)
24/7. For drug information and support.
NHS services
NHS 111
For urgent but non-emergency medical advice, 24/7.
Your GP
Your GP can refer you to mental health services, sign you off work, and provide support. Please reach out.
NHS Crisis Resolution Team
If you're known to NHS mental health services, your care team should have an out-of-hours crisis number.
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