Help and Support


If you feel that you are unable to keep yourself safe, or if you feel you are at risk to yourself or others, then please contact 999 or visit your local Accident and Emergency (A&E).

Samaritans

Call 116 123

Shout

If you would prefer not to talk but want some mental health support, you could text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.

Papyrus HOPELINEUK

Confidential support for under-35s at risk of suicide and others who are concerned about them. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

0800 068 41 41

88247 (text)

pat@papyrus-uk.org

papyrus-uk.org

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

Provides a helpline, online and WhatsApp chat, as well as information and support, for anyone affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts.

0800 58 58 58

thecalmzone.net

SANEline

If you’re experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else, you can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm – 10pm every day).

Nightline

www.nightline.ac.uk

If you’re a student, you can look to see if your university or college offers a night-time listening service. Nightline phone operators are all students too.

Mind UK

NHS Anxiety and Panic Attacks

NHS 111 - urgent mental health helpline

You can contact NHS 111 any time to access support for your health.

To get urgent mental health support, call 111 and select option 2.