Getting Help

If You're In A Crisis

Don't wait!

If you're feeling like you might want to harm yourself or commit suicide. Please think.

You are loved and you are valuable. 

But you need help urgently. 

You aren't wasting anyone's time.  

  • Call 999 and ask for an ambulance
  • Go to your local A&E department if you are able - to find your nearest click here
  • Call your local crisis team - to get the number click here

Some Other Things You Can Do Now

There are a lot of agencies who can speak with you 24/7. Even if that's all you need to help you get over the next few hours, please reach out.

The Samaritans:

  • Diall 116 123 FREE anytime
  • You can also chat online with Samaritans 24/7 click here
  • Call your local crisis team - to get the number click here  

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).

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK. Offers a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652(6pm to midnight every day).

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). You can call the CALM on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day) if you are struggling and need to talk. Or if you prefer not to speak on the phone, you could try the CALM webchat service

ShoutIf 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.