Urgent mental health support
If you can’t keep yourself safe, present yourself to A&E or call 999.
Childline
Anyone aged 18 and under can access information, advice and confidential counselling. Open 24/7.
Telephone: 0800 1111
Website: Childline | Childline
Webchat: 1-2-1 counsellor chat | Childline
Message Board: Message boards | Childline
Samaritans
Listening and emotional support service for anyone about any issue, especially focusing on suicidal feelings. Open 24/7.
Telephone: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Send a letter to: Freepost SAMARITANS LETTERS
(Samaritans aim to reply to letters within 7 days)
NHS Urgent Mental Health Helpline
Offering 24 hour advice and support, help speaking to a mental health professional and an assessment to find the right care for you. Open 24/7.
Website: Mental Health Helpline for Urgent Help - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Shout
For young people across the UK who are struggling to cope. Open 24/7.
Text: SHOUT to 85258
Crisis Messenger
Anyone aged 25 and under experiencing personal crisis, focusing on suicidal thoughts, abuse or assault, self-harm, bullying or relationship breakdowns. Open 24/7.
Text: THEMIX to 85258
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Staffed by female advisors, operated by Refuge. Open 24/7.
Telephone: 0808 2000 247
Online form: Contact us | Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline (nationaldahelpline.org.uk)
Webchat: Live Chat Homepage | Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline (nationaldahelpline.org.uk)
Anti-Terrorism Hotline
Talk to the anti-terrorist hotline if you know of plans for or are involved in extremist activity.
Telephone: 0800 789 321
Report online: Tell us about possible terrorist activity | Metropolitan Police
BEAT (Eating Disorders)
Support for those affected by eating disorders. Open Mon-Fri 1pm-9pm, weekends & bank holidays 5pm-9pm.
Telephone: 0808 801 0677
Webchat: One-to-One Web Chat - Beat (beateatingdisorders.org.uk)