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 25 August 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 25 August 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 25 August 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.

0800 58 58 58
Call CALM
Open 5pm to midnight, every day of the year.
Every day 17:00–00:00
- Free to call
- Freephone number
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page
Start a chat
Start a CALM webchat
Same hours as the phone line, and staffed by the same trained team.
Every day 17:00–00:00
- Free to call
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page

Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide

HopeLine 24/7 — confidential support for anyone under 35 with thoughts of suicide, and for anyone worried about a young person.

0300 102 2470
Call HopeLine 24/7
Open 24 hours a day, every day.
Open 24 hours, every day
- Charged at your standard rate
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page
HOPE to 88247
Text HOPE to 88247
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page
pat@papyrus-uk.org
Email HopeLine 24/7
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
Checked 25 August 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 25 August 2026 against their own page

Childline

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

0800 1111
Call Childline
Free, and it will not show up on the phone bill.
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 25 August 2026 against their own page
Start a chat
Chat to a Childline counsellor online
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page

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 25 August 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 25 August 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 25 August 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 25 August 2026 against their own page

Lifeline

Northern Ireland's 24-hour crisis response helpline.

0808 808 8000
Call Lifeline
Free, 24 hours a day, every day.
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- Freephone number
Checked 25 August 2026 against an official government page
18001 0808 808 8000
Textphone Lifeline via Relay UK
For anyone Deaf, with hearing loss, or with tinnitus.
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- Freephone number
Checked 25 August 2026 against an official government 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 25 August 2026 against their own page

The Silver Line

A free, confidential line for older people, open every hour of every day, for information, friendship and advice.

0800 4 70 80 90
Call The Silver Line
Free from any phone in the UK.
Open 24 hours, every day
- Free to call
- Freephone number
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page

The Farming Community Network

Support for farmers and farming families across England and Wales, on both the personal and the business side of a hard year.

03000 111 999
Call the FCN helpline
Every day 07:00–23:00
- You do not have to give your name
- Charged at your standard rate
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page

Vetlife

Confidential support for everyone in the UK veterinary community, including students and support staff.

0303 040 2551
Call the Vetlife Helpline
Hours not confirmed
- You do not have to give your name
- Charged at your standard rate
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page

RNIB — Royal National Institute of Blind People

Advice and emotional support for blind and partially sighted people, and their families.

0303 123 9999
Call the RNIB Helpline
Hours not confirmed
- Easy-read information available
- Charged at your standard rate
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page

Prisoners' Families Helpline

Free, confidential support for anyone with a family member in prison, or leaving one.

0808 808 2003
Call the Prisoners' Families Helpline
Free from any phone in the UK.
Hours not confirmed
- Free to call
- Freephone number
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page

Alcoholics Anonymous (Great Britain)

A free national line for anyone worried about their drinking, answered by members.

0800 917 7650
Call the AA national helpline
Free from any phone in the UK.
Hours not confirmed
- Free to call
- Freephone number
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page

Pain Concern

A listening ear and practical information for people living with chronic pain.

0300 123 0789
Call the Pain Concern helpline
They take your number and call you back — the line is not answered live.
Hours not confirmed
- Charged at your standard rate
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page

NHS Practitioner Health

A confidential NHS service for doctors, dentists and other health professionals with mental health or addiction difficulties.

0300 0303 300
Call NHS Practitioner Health
Hours not confirmed
- Free to call
- Confidential, with limits
Checked 25 August 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 27 August 2026 against their own page

Other support in United Kingdom

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide

Peer support for adults bereaved by suicide, run by people who have been bereaved by suicide themselves.

0300 111 5065
Call the SOBS helpline
Open 9am to 9pm, every day.
Every day 09:00–21:00
- Charged at your standard rate
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page
Find a location
Find a SOBS support group
Groups run in person across the UK and online.
Hours not confirmed
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page

Mind

Information and advice on mental health problems, treatment options and your rights — including how to get help when a service has said no.

0300 102 1234
Call the Mind Support Line
Open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays.
Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00 (closed on bank holidays)
- Charged at your standard rate
- Interpreters available
Checked 25 August 2026 against an official government page

Cruse Bereavement Support

General bereavement support across the UK, with a dedicated strand for people bereaved by suicide.

Start a chat
Cruse support after a suicide
Hours not confirmed
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page

Support After Suicide Partnership

An umbrella body whose directory lists suicide-bereavement services across the UK, including many local ones.

Start a chat
Search the SASP directory
Hours not confirmed
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page

Scope

Free, independent advice for disabled people and their families in England and Wales.

0808 800 3333
Call the Scope helpline
Free from any phone in the UK.
Hours not confirmed
- Free to call
- Freephone number
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page

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 27 August 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 27 August 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

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