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Crisis Support
If you need help for a mental health crisis or emergency, you should get immediate advice from a professional.
On this page there are a selection of crisis support lines and contacts for you to use or save.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, always call 999.
1
SHOUT
Text line: 85258. Confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.
2
National Suicide Prevention Helpline
Call 0800 689 5652. They offer a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide. Lines open 1800 - 0330 every day.
3
Samaritans
Call 116 123 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to talk about anything that is upsetting you. Alternatively you can email jo@samaritans.org.
4
Switchboard
If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, you can call
0300 330 0630 1000 - 2200 to speak with an operator (all of which identify as LGBT+). Webchat service available at www.swithcboard.lgbt.