Support help lines UK
If you need to talk
Support & helplines
If you're struggling, you don't have to cope alone. The services below are here to listen — free, confidential, and staffed by trained people. Whatever you're going through, you are welcome to reach out to any of them at any time.
In an emergency, if life is at immediate risk: call 999 or go to your nearest A&E. For urgent help that isn't an emergency, call NHS 111 (choose the mental health option) at any hour.
Samaritans
24 hours, every day
Whatever you're going through, someone will listen — no judgement, no pressure to be in crisis.
116 123 free to callShout
24 hours, every day
A confidential text service if you would rather not speak on the phone.
Text SHOUT to 85258 free textMind — support line
9am–6pm, Mon–Fri (except bank holidays)
A safe space to talk about your mental health and find specialist support near you.
0300 102 1234SANEline
4:30pm–10pm, every day
Out-of-hours emotional support and information for anyone affected by mental illness.
0300 304 7000CALM
5pm–midnight, every day
Listening support for anyone who is struggling or feeling low. Phone or webchat.
0800 58 58 58National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK
6pm–midnight, every day
A supportive listening service for anyone with thoughts of suicide.
0800 689 5652These services offer immediate emotional support but are not a substitute for ongoing professional care. If you're looking for a therapist or longer-term support, speak to your GP, who can talk through the options available to you.