For times when we’re not available or in the event of an emergency, here are some useful numbers.
The following contacts are for the United Kingdom. Other countries numbers may vary.
It’s an emergency
If you don’t feel safe, feel suicidal or may have harmed yourself, you need urgent medical help and should:
- Call 999
- Go straight to A&E
- Call a crisis team in your area
Ask someone to help if you’re unable to do this yourself.
You can use the NHS website to find urgent mental help in England by clicking here.
Remember, you’re not wasting anyones time. Your mental health is important.
I need to talk to someone
Here is a list of listening services that you can contact:
Telephone:
- Samaritans – dial: 116 123
- SANEline – dial: 0300 304 7000
- National Suicide Prevention Helpline – dial: 0800 689 5652
- Papyrus – HOPELINE247 (Suicide Prevention) – dial: 0800 068 41 41
Text Message (SMS):
- Shout – message: 85258
Call/message costs may vary dependent on your telephone provider.
This list is correct as of: 19/12/2023.
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