Do you need to talk to someone immediately?
Below are some helplines or text services that you can contact if you are in crisis, experiencing suicidal ideation or need immediate support.
Suicide&Co
The Suicide&Co helpline is for those bereaved by suicide, and is run by Suicide Bereavement Advisers as a listening service for practical and emotional support.
Opening Hours:
9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday
Phone Number:
0800 054 8400
Feeling Suicidal?
Samaritan's is the leading suicide prevention charity. Whatever you are going through, a Samaritan is available to chat to 24hrs a day, they are waiting for your call.
Opening Hours:
24 Hours a Day
Phone Number:
116 123
SANEline is an out-of-hours mental health helpline offering emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness. If you’re experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else, you can call SANEline.
Opening Hours:
4pm - 10pm every day
Phone Number:
0300 304 7000
The UK’s National Suicide Prevention Helpline offers a supportive listening service to anyone 18+ with thoughts of suicide.
Opening Hours:
Open 6pm - midnight
Phone Number:
0800 689 5652
If you would prefer not to talk but want some mental health support, Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.
Text SHOUT to 85258.
Opening Hours:
Here for you 24/7
Text Number:
85258
If you’re under 25, you can call The Mix to talk to trained supporters about any issue troubling you.
Opening Hours:
Open 4pm–11pm every day
Phone Number:
0808 808 4994
If you’re under 35 and struggling with suicidal feelings, or if you are concerned about a young person who might be struggling and thinking about suicide, you can contact Papyrus HOPELINE247.
Opening Hours:
24/7
Contact Details:
Tel: 0800 068 4141
Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
Text: 07786 209 697