If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, there is immediate support available. These services offer urgent help for people feeling overwhelmed, distressed, or at risk. Whether you need someone to talk to or access to professional mental health services, these organisations below provide confidential, compassionate support. Use the links below for 24/7 helplines, self-referral options, or further guidance.
- Samaritans – Aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide – https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/
- Shout – Offers confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope. As a digital service, Shout became vital during Covid-19, as one of the few mental health services able to operate as normal at this time. They have seen the need for our support remain high through the UK’s cost of living crisis – https://giveusashout.org/
- CALM – Their vision is that no one feels like suicide is their only option. But right now, too many people are struggling to see a way forward. They provide life-saving services, information and advice to help anyone struggling with life navigate the issues that can make us feel miserable – https://www.thecalmzone.net/
- The Listening Place – They provide free, regular, face-to-face support so that people can talk openly about their suicidal feelings. Their service is completely confidential and non-judgmental. They understand that it’s not always possible to wait for help, which is why they aim to make contact within 24 hours and to offer a first appointment within 7 days – https://listeningplace.org.uk/