Help in United Kingdom

You do not have to be sure you are in crisis to use any of these. They are for anyone who is struggling, and for anyone worried about someone else.

If someone's life is in immediate danger

Call the emergency services in United Kingdom:

999 112

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Samaritans

Free, 24-hour listening for anyone who is struggling — you do not have to be suicidal to call, and you do not have to give your name.

Samaritans 24/7 listening service

116 123
Call Samaritans, free, 24 hours a day
Free from any phone, including mobiles with no credit. Does not appear on itemised bills.
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- Freephone number
- You do not have to give your name
- Does not appear on an itemised bill
Checked 31 July 2026 against their own page

Samaritans Welsh Language Line

0808 164 0123
Call the Welsh Language Line
Open 7pm to 11pm every day.
Every day 19:00–23:00
- Free to call
- Freephone number
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 31 July 2026 against their own page

Shout

A free, 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis who would rather write than speak.

SHOUT to 85258
Text SHOUT to 85258
Free on EE, O2, Three, Vodafone and most other UK networks. Does not appear on your bill.
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- You do not have to give your name
- Does not appear on an itemised bill
Checked 31 July 2026 against their own page

Campaign Against Living Miserably

A helpline and webchat built around how men most often ask for help — though it is open to everyone.

Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide

HOPELINE247 — confidential support for anyone under 35 with thoughts of suicide, and for anyone worried about a young person.

88247
Text HOPELINE247 on 88247
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 31 July 2026 against their own page
pat@papyrus-uk.org
Email HOPELINE247
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
Checked 31 July 2026 against their own page

NHS 111

The NHS urgent care line. In England, selecting the mental health option connects you to a local 24/7 crisis team.

111
Call 111 and select the mental health option
Free from any phone. Available 24 hours a day across England.
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- Interpreters available
May send help without your agreement. This service may contact emergency services without your agreement if they believe you are in immediate danger.
Checked 31 July 2026 against their own page

Childline

Free, confidential support for anyone under 19, by phone or online chat, at any hour.

Switchboard LGBTQIA+ Helpline

A listening service for LGBTQIA+ people, staffed entirely by LGBTQIA+ volunteers.

0800 0119 100
Call Switchboard
Open 10am to 10pm, every day.
Every day 10:00–22:00
- Free to call
- Freephone number
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 31 July 2026 against their own page
Start a chat
Chat to Switchboard online
Every day 10:00–22:00
- Free to call
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 31 July 2026 against their own page

The Mix

Support for under-25s on anything at all — mental health, money, housing, relationships, drugs.

THEMIX to 85258
Text THEMIX to 85258
A 24/7 crisis text line, run with Shout.
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- You do not have to give your name
- Does not appear on an itemised bill
Checked 31 July 2026 against their own page

Breathing Space

Scotland's free, confidential phone line for anyone experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.

0800 83 85 87
Call Breathing Space
Weekdays 6pm to 2am; weekends from 6pm Friday through to 6am Monday.
Mon–Thu 18:00–02:00; Fri 18:00–06:00; Sun, Sat 00:00–23:59
- Free to call
- Freephone number
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 31 July 2026 against their own page

C.A.L.L. Mental Health Helpline for Wales

Wales' 24-hour mental health listening and signposting line, in English and Welsh.

0800 132 737
Call C.A.L.L.
Free, 24 hours a day. You can also text 'help' to 81066.
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- Freephone number
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 31 July 2026 against their own page

Befrienders Worldwide

A network of emotional-support centres in over 30 countries, all offering confidential listening without judgement.

Start a chat
Find a centre near you
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 31 July 2026 against their own page

Child Helpline International

A network of child helplines in more than 130 countries, for anyone under 18 who needs someone to talk to.

Start a chat
Find your country's child helpline
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 31 July 2026 against their own page

Other support in United Kingdom

Find A Helpline

A free directory of verified crisis helplines in more than 130 countries, searchable by country and by how you want to talk.

Start a chat
Search helplines in your country
Detects your country automatically, and lets you filter by phone, text or online chat.
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 31 July 2026 against their own page

International Association for Suicide Prevention

The global professional body for suicide prevention, which maintains a country-by-country index of crisis centres.

Start a chat
Browse crisis centres by country
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
Checked 31 July 2026 against their own page

If you can't face a phone call

That is extremely common, and it is not a failure. There are text lines, chat services and email options that need no speaking at all.

Ways to get help without talking

Every number above was checked by a person against the provider's own page, and each shows the date it was last confirmed. How we check them. If something here is wrong, please tell us — we treat a dead crisis number as the most serious thing that can go wrong on Rise From The Edge.