Emergency Mental Health Services
Samaritans
Call 116 123 (FREE CALL)
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Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
NHS Urgent Mental Health Helpline
England Only
NHS urgent mental health helplines are for people of all ages.
You can call for:
24-hour advice and support - for you, your child, your parent or someone you care for
help to speak to a mental health professional
an assessment to help decide on the best course of care
You may need urgent help for many reasons.
The important thing to know is you will not be wasting anyone's time.
Papyrus HOPELINEUK
Weekdays 10am-10pm
Weekends and Bank Holidays 2pm-10pm
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, email pat@papyrus-uk.org or text 07786 209 697.
Nightline
Varies
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.
24/7
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.