If you are in immediate danger, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.
If you are in a crisis, feeling very low and isolated, overwhelmed, contemplating suicide or really need to reach out for help, please contact one of the services listed below.
Emergency Services
Emergency Services
If you are in an emergency and are contemplating suicide, please call the emergency services for help.
999
112 (works from any mobile phone, anywhere in the world)
Mental health & crisis lines
Samaritans
A crisis line for difficult times. Talk to us anytime you like, in your own way, and off the record — about whatever's getting to you. You don't have to be suicidal.
116 123
Maytree
Maytree is a registered charity supporting people in suicidal crisis in a non-medical setting. If you, or someone you know, could benefit from a one-off stay in a safe and confidential space, please call.
020 7263 7070
Mind
The mental health charity. We won't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect.
0300 123 3393
Text: 86463 • www.mind.org.uk
Young people
Papyrus (HOPELINEUK)
A charity that aims to prevent suicide in young people. Papyrus is a voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal. Provides confidential help and advice to young people and anyone worried about a young person.
0800 068 41 41
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
A support group for young men. Seeks to prevent male suicide by offering support to men of any age who are down or in crisis.
0800 58 58 58
Domestic violence
National Domestic Violence Helpline
Run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge. A national service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf. Freephone, 24 hours.
0808 2000 247
Men's Advice Line
A confidential helpline for any man experiencing domestic violence and abuse from a partner (or ex-partner). Provides emotional support, practical advice and signposting to other services.
0808 801 0327
Alcohol & drug addiction
Cranstoun
Cranstoun's vision is to beat alcohol and drug addiction. Their services include residential or community programmes for drug and alcohol addiction, housing and recovery, and domestic violence and related specialist services. Most services are funded by local councils — check their website for your local service.
Hardship & recovery
St Mungo's
A charity providing treatment and support to over 60,000 vulnerable people in England and Wales every day. They champion people who have faced hardships like abuse, homelessness and addiction, and empower them to lead the lives they want, on their terms.