Get help now
If you need support right away, you’re not alone.
Emergency?
If anyone is in immediate danger, call 999 now.
If you need urgent help for mental or physical health, call NHS 111 or get help from NHS 111 online.
NATTER
Provided by Mental Health Innovations
Get confidential support through text messaging. You can text about anything that’s on your mind. Your text will be answered by trained volunteers.
More about NATTER
NHS 111
Provided by NHS
Enter your symptoms into NHS 111 online or call NHS 111 to find out what to do to get the right support.
Childline
Provided by NSPCC
You can talk to a Childline counsellor about whatever you’re going through. Childline is confidential and there are different ways to get in touch. You can contact Childline at any time, but their counsellors might not be able to talk to you for as long at night.
Samaritans
You can speak to a trained volunteer at Samaritans about anything you’re going through. The volunteer will help you work through whatever is on your mind – they will not tell you what to do. If you email, it might take several days to get a response.
HOPELINE247
Provided by Papyrus
Hopeline advisers work with people to understand why they might have thoughts of suicide. They also provide a safe space to talk through anything happening that could be affecting someone’s ability to stay safe. You can request the language line if you aren’t able to (or would prefer not to) speak English.
Helpful guides in a crisis
Ways to cope when you’re in crisis
Learn practical ways to cope moment‑to‑moment when everything feels overwhelming or unmanageable or you’re in crisis.
Suicidal thoughts and feelings
Understand suicidal thoughts and feelings, why they happen, and how to get urgent and ongoing support.
How to talk to someone about your mental health
Understand how to open up and talk about your mental health and what happens afterwards.
What is CAMHS? Child and adolescent mental health services explained
Learn what Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services do, who can access CAMHS, and what appointments involve.
How to get NHS mental health support
Learn how to access NHS mental health support, including referrals and what to expect.
Breathing exercises and grounding techniques
Learn simple breathing exercises and grounding techniques to help you feel calmer when things feel overwhelming.