If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or experiencing a crisis, help is available. Below are trusted UK-based helplines that offer confidential and free support from trained professionals, many of which are available 24/7.
Call: 116 123 (free, 24/7)
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Website: samaritans.org
Offers emotional support for anyone in distress or at risk of suicide.
Call: 111 (select the mental health option)
Available 24/7 across England. Connects you to trained mental health professionals for urgent support and guidance.
Call: 0800 689 5652 (6pm–midnight daily)
Provides a supportive listening service for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Text: SHOUT to 85258 (free, 24/7)
A confidential text service for anyone in crisis. Available anytime, anywhere in the UK.
Call: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight daily)
Webchat: thecalmzone.net
Supports anyone struggling with suicidal thoughts or emotional distress.
Call: 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm)
Website: mind.org.uk
Provides information and support for mental health issues.
Call: 0800 068 4141
Text: 07860 039967
Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
Hours: 9am–midnight daily
Specialist support for young people experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Call: 0800 1111 (free, 24/7)
Website: childline.org.uk
Offers confidential support for anyone under 19.