Helplines and online support

sometimes you need someone to talk to - and that's okay. there is always support available if you're struggling.

always open support

Sometimes you need support out-of-hours - that's okay.

You're not alone, and there's support available.

samaritans

To talk about anything that is upsetting you, you can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 (free from any phone) or email [email protected]

shout

If you are struggling to cope and need to talk, trained Shout Volunteers are here for you, day or night.

Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, anonymous text support service. You can text from wherever you are in the UK.

mental health support

saneline

If you're experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else, you can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10.30pm every day).

the mix

If you're under 25, you can call The Mix on 0808 808 4994 (Sunday-Friday 2pm–11pm), request support by email using this form on The Mix website or use their crisis text messenger service.

Kooth is an online counselling and emotional wellbeing app for young people. Kooth is free, confidential and non-stigmatised. Kooth.com offers a wide range of therapeutic tools to help support your mental wellbeing. Your chat session can be up to 1 hour long and be used to talk about whatever issues are on your mind.

papyrus hopelineuk

If you're under 35 and struggling with suicidal feelings, or concerned about a young person who might be struggling, you can call Papyrus HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141 (weekdays 10am-10pm, weekends 2pm-10pm and bank holidays 2pm–10pm), email [email protected] or text 07786 209 697.

campaign against living miserably (calm)

If you identify as male, you can call the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day) or use their webchat service.

nightline

If you're a student, you can look on the Nightline website to see if your university or college offers a night-time listening service. Nightline phone operators are all students too.

c.a.l.l.

If you live in Wales, you can call the Community Advice and Listening Line (C.A.L.L.) on 0800 132 737 (open 24/7) or you can text 'help' followed by a question to 81066.

helplines partnership

For more options, visit the Helplines Partnership website for a directory of UK helplines. Mind's Infoline can also help you find services that can support you.

Anxiety UK

Call: 08444 775 774

Email: [email protected]

BEAT – Eating Disorders

Call: 0808 801 0677 (adult helpline) / 0808 801 0711 (youth)

Email: [email protected] (adult helpline)/[email protected] (youth)

Brook – sexual health information and support

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