Crisis Contact Numbers:
NHS
111 or 999
111 option 2 goes through to mental health crisis response service / Remember it is ok to use 999 when in crisis. Available 24 hours.
Samaritans
116 123 Available 24 hours.
Shout Crisis Text Line
Text “SHOUT” to 85258 Available 24 hours.
CALM
0800 58 58 58 or Livechat / WhatsApp available at https://www.thecalmzone.net/feeling-suicidal Helpline and chat available 5pm to Midnight.
SOS
0808 115 1505 Available Mon-Fri 8pm to Midnight / Sat-Sun 4pm to Midnight.
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Other Resources:
NHS Mental Health Services provides a range of mental health services, including counseling, therapy, and medication management. https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/
Mental Health Foundation provides information and resources for those with mental health concerns https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk
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SOS Silence of Suicide free helpline, group talking sessions and services.
https://sossilenceofsuicide.org
Rethink Mental Illness information and support for those with mental health concerns. They have a directory of local services and support groups that you can search by location.
SANE Offers emotional support and information to anyone affected by mental health problems, including family, friends and carers. They provide a helpline, online support and a range of resources. https://www.sane.org.uk
CRUSE bereavement support, information and campaigning. https://www.cruse.org.uk/about/
Macmillan Cancer Support for those living with cancer and their families and carers
0808 808 00 00 or Live Chat via website. Available 8am to 8pm.
Refuge the largest domestic abuse organisation in the UK, working to support thousands of women and their children https://refuge.org.uk
Men Walking and Talking run mental health walks, with the aim of bringing men together in a safe space to end the stigma around mens mental health by supporting each other.
https://www.menwalkingandtalking.co.uk
ManKind Expert specialist charity in the UK focussing on male victims of domestic abuse.
https://mankind.org.uk/about-us/about-us/
Switchboard LGBT discuss anything related to sexuality and gender identity.
PAPYRUS UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people. https://www.papyrus-uk.org
Supportline Offer confidential emotional support to children, young adults and adults by telephone, email and post. https://www.supportline.org.uk
YoungMinds information and support to children and young people affected by mental health problems, as well as their families and carers. https://www.youngminds.org.uk
The Mix (Support service for ages 13-25) https://www.themix.org.uk/mental-health
Childline helps anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through
The above and lot of other resources (AA, Debt, specialised bereavement services, etc.) can be found all in one place at: https://sossilenceofsuicide.org/get-help/other-resources/