Immediate support for urgent situations. Help is available 24/7.
If you or someone else is in immediate physical danger, call 999 (UK) or your local emergency services immediately.
Crisis hotlines provide immediate support over the phone. They are staffed by trained crisis counsellors who can help you through difficult moments, provide resources, and connect you with additional support.
24/7 support for anyone experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts
Call
116 123
Free from any phone in the UK
Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
jo@samaritans.org
Support for anyone affected by domestic abuse
Call
0808 2000 247
Free, confidential support
Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Services
Confidential support, information, and access to refuges
NHS support for urgent mental health needs
Call
111, option 2
Free from any phone in the UK
Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Services
Urgent mental health assessment and support
Support for men in crisis and those bereaved by suicide
Call
0800 58 58 58
Free from any phone in the UK
Hours
5pm to midnight, 365 days a year
Services
Crisis support, suicide prevention, and bereavement support