Crisis Support & Urgent Help

If you are in immediate danger or need urgent medical help, call 999 right away.

We are here to support you, but please remember that we are not an emergency service. If you need crisis help, the resources below can connect you with the right support straight away. These trusted organisations are available 24/7 to provide guidance, reassurance, and immediate assistance.

Other Organisations

Mental Health Support & Suicide Prevention

24 Hour support

Global Suicide Prevention.

Worldwide directory of emotional support helplines.

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

Provides information and support for people experiencing a mental health problem in Wales.

Membership body for helplines in the UK. Includes a searchable directory of services.

UK-wide mental health database to find local, national, peer, community, charity, private, and NHS support. Filter to get the help you need.

Membership body for helplines in the UK. Includes a searchable directory of services.

Support and advice for under 25s, including a crisis messenger service, email, and webchat.

Helpline offering a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide. Open from 6pm to midnight every day.

Non-emergency medical help and advice for people in England.
Non-emergency medical help and advice for people living in Wales. Select option 2 to access a 24/7 helpline offering urgent mental health support

Information about health problems and treatments, including details of local NHS services in England.

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

Relay service for people with hearing or speech difficulties on calls. Call costs depend on your phone provider.

Provides support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems, including local support groups
Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some Samaritans branches in person.

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Provides support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems, including local support groups

Confidential 24/7 text service offering support if you’re in crisis and need immediate help.

Listening services, information and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.