Get Immediate Help

If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis, please know that support is available right now.
You don’t have to face this alone — reaching out can make a real difference.

Below you’ll find trusted organisations that offer immediate, confidential support when it’s needed most.

🚨 Emergency Services – 999

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, always call 999.

📞Samaritans

Free, confidential support available 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress or struggling to cope. Call 116 123

💬 Shout

Free, confidential 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis. A trained volunteer will respond and listen.Text 85258

👥 NHS 111

(Option 2 for mental health support in some areas)

Free round-the-clock medical and mental health advice. They can connect you with local crisis teams. Call 111

💻 Mind

www.mind.org.uk

Provides information, advice, and signposting to local services for anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

🌐 Rethink Mental Illness

www.rethink.org

Offers expert information, advice, and a network of support groups for people living with mental illness and their carers.

👩‍👩‍👦 Childline

Free, confidential support for children and young people up to 19 years old, available 24/7. Call 0800 1111

📍 Hub of Hope

hubofhope.co.uk

A free, nationwide database of mental health services. Enter your postcode to quickly find local support near you.