- Call Samaritans – on 116 123. They are a free telephone support service open 24/7 every day of the year for emotional support in a crisis – calls free of charge. You can also email them at: jo@samaritans.org
Samaritans also have a Self-Help App, which you can find out more information about and download here: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/self-help/ - Mind offers a telephone support line ( 0300 123 3393 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday) as well as lots of information and advice about mental health ( Email: info@mind.org.uk , Text: 86463) Their website is https://www.mind.org.uk/
- Text Shout – on 85258 – for free text support in a crisis, lines open 24/7. Their website can also be found here: https://www.giveusashout.org/
- SANE line: Call 0300 304 7000 – 4.30-10.30pm daily for emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including families, friends and carers. For more info, visit their website: http://www.sane.org.uk/what_we_do/support/helpline
- The CALM Zone: phone 0800 58 58 58 between 5pm-midnight – they offer an anonymous and free support, information and signposting to people anywhere in the UK – 365 days of the year – https://www.thecalmzone.net/
- Papyrus Hopeline UK is a helpline for young people (age 35 and under) at risk of taking their own life. It is staffed by trained professionals who give non-judgmental support, practical advice and info to people who are worried about how they are feeling, or, anyone who is concerned about a young person, especially suicide. Phone: 0800 068 4141 (9am-10pm), Text: 07786209697, or email: pat@papyrus-uk.org . Their website can be found here: https://papyrus-uk.org/