If you feel you are experiencing a serious mental health crisis then it is important that you get urgent support contacting one of the support numbers below. Failing that your GP is the best place to start inside working hours or outside of working hours it’s 111 option 2 in the UK. If you have tried this and nothing else is working then please visit your local A & E/Emergency Department. If you are not able to get there then please call 999.
text SHOUT to 85258
Open 24 hours everyday For support in crisis giveusashout.org
Samaritans – 116 123
Open 24 hours everyday www.samaritans.org
C.A.L.M. (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
www.thecalmzone.net
Helping to prevent male suicide
Opening times: 5pm – midnight everyday of the year
Call: 0800 585858
WebChat and WhatsApp
Papyrus
www.papyrus-uk.org
If you are having thoughts of suicide or are concerned for a young person who might be you can contact HOPELINE247 for confidential support and practical advice.
Open: 24/7
Phone: 0800 068 4141
Text: 88247
Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
SANE
www.sane.org.uk
Providing emotional support for anyone affected by mental illness including family, friends and carers.
Open: 4 – 10pm everyday
Phone: 0300 304 7000
Email: support@sane.org.uk