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A quiet, guided wait — for panic, overwhelm, or when you'd rather not be alone.
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Emergency Services
24/7If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999.
24 hours, every day
NHS 111
24/7Call 111 and select option 2 for urgent mental health support. You'll be put through to an NHS mental-health team — there can be a short wait.
24 hours, every day
Samaritans
24/7Whatever you're going through, you can call any time, from any phone, for free.
24 hours, every day
Shout
24/7Free, confidential, 24/7 text support. Text from anywhere in the UK.
24 hours, every day
Papyrus HOPELINE247
24/7Under 35For anyone under 35 struggling with thoughts of suicide, or anyone worried about a young person. Now 24 hours, every day.
24 hours, every day
CALM
Campaign Against Living Miserably. Support for anyone who is struggling.
5pm to midnight (17:00–00:00), every day
Mind Infoline
Information and signposting for any mental health issue.
9am to 6pm (09:00–18:00), Monday to Friday
SANEline
Emotional support for anyone affected by mental illness.
4pm to 10pm (16:00–22:00), 365 days a year
Childline
24/7Under 19Free, confidential support for anyone under 19 in the UK. Talk to a counsellor about anything that's worrying you.
24 hours, every day
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS)
Peer support for adults bereaved by suicide. National helpline + local groups across the UK.
9am to 9pm (09:00–21:00), every day
Self-Injury Support
Support for women and girls (and supporters) affected by self-harm or self-injury.
7pm to 9.30pm (19:00–21:30), Monday to Thursday
Switchboard LGBTQ+
Listening service for LGBTQIA+ people — anything that's affecting how you're feeling.
10am to 10pm (10:00–22:00), every day
National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge)
24/7Free, confidential support for women experiencing domestic abuse. Run by Refuge, available any time. Safe to call from a phone you trust; clears from call history.
24 hours, every day
Men's Advice Line
Confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic abuse from a partner or ex-partner.
10am to 8pm (10:00–20:00), Monday to Friday
FRANK
24/7Free, confidential talk about drugs and alcohol — for you or someone you care about. No judgement.
24 hours, every day
Cruse Bereavement Support
Free support after the death of someone close — recent or long ago.
9.30am to 5pm (09:30–17:00) Mon/Fri, 9.30am to 8pm (09:30–20:00) Tue/Wed/Thu
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