Mental Health Support Resources
If you're struggling with your mental health, you're not alone. Free, confidential support is available 24/7 from these trusted UK organizations:
🆘 Emergency - Dial 999
Call 999 immediately if:
- You or someone else is in immediate danger
- You have seriously injured yourself or are at risk of doing so
- You need urgent medical attention
💬 SHOUT Crisis Text Line
Text SHOUT to 85258
Free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support for anyone in the UK struggling to cope.
- Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Trained crisis volunteers
- Text-based support - no phone call needed
- For anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, or any mental health crisis
Website: giveusashout.org
☎️ Samaritans
Call 116 123 (Free)
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Samaritans provides confidential emotional support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
- Free to call from any phone
- Confidential listening service
- No judgement, just support
- Email response within 24 hours
Website: samaritans.org
🧠 Mind
Infoline: 0300 123 3393
Text: 86463
Mind provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
- Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm
- Information and support on mental health
- Signposting to local services
- Legal advice on mental health rights
Website: mind.org.uk
Email: info@mind.org.uk
🌈 NHS 111
Call 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk
For urgent mental health support when it's not an emergency. Available 24/7.
- Free to call from landlines and mobiles
- Mental health crisis support
- Can direct you to local NHS mental health services
Website: 111.nhs.uk
You Are Not Alone
Reaching out for help is a sign of strength. Whatever you're going through, support is here when you need it.
If you're in immediate danger, always call 999.