Crisis Support

You are not alone.

If you're in immediate danger

Call 999 or go to your nearest A&E immediately. Your life matters.

Right now

1

Call or text one of the numbers below — you don't have to be in crisis to reach out.

2

Reach out to someone you trust, even if it's just to be present with you.

3

Go somewhere public or safe where you feel less alone.

4

Try the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique: 5 things you see, 4 you hear, 3 you touch, 2 you smell, 1 you taste.

5

If you're unsafe, call 999 or go to A&E immediately.

Support services

Samaritans (UK & ROI)

24/7

Free to call, confidential emotional support

Crisis Text Line (UK)

24/7

Free, confidential text support

Text SHOUT to 85258

Mind Infoline

Mon–Fri 9am–6pm

Mental health information and support

Papyrus (Under 35s)

Mon–Fri 10am–10pm, Weekends 2pm–10pm

Support for young people

Text 07860 039967

The Mix (Under 25s)

Daily 11am–11pm

Support for young adults

You're taking the right step

Reaching out when you're struggling is brave. These services are here for you, and there's no situation too small or too big to call about. You deserve support.