Crisis support: who to call right now

If you are in immediate danger, call 999. If you are not in immediate danger but need to talk to someone urgently, the resources below are free, confidential, and available now.

Samaritans: 116 123, 24/7. Visit Samaritans

SANEline: 0300 304 7000, 4pm to 10pm daily. Specialist emotional support for those affected by mental illness, including loved ones. Visit SANE

YoungMinds Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544, Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 4pm. For parents and carers concerned about a child or young person’s mental health. Visit YoungMinds

NHS urgent mental health support: Find your local helpline

Text support: Text SHOUT to 85258 for free 24/7 text-based support.

If you are supporting someone in crisis

Stay with them, listen without judgement, and help them call one of the lines above. If there is immediate risk, call 999.