Below are some contact numbers for if you find yourself (or someone else) in need of help.
If you are in an emergency and there is risk to life or safety (that can be your own or another persons) call 999.
Young Minds:
Text the YoungMinds Crisis Messenger, for free 24/7 support across the UK if you are experiencing a mental health crisis.
- If you need urgent help text YM to 85258
- All texts are answered by trained volunteers, with support from experienced clinical supervisors
- Texts are free from EE, O2, Vodafone, 3, Virgin Mobile, BT Mobile, GiffGaff, Tesco Mobile and Telecom Plus.
Childline:
Childline is a free, private and confidential service for children and young people in distress.
- Call on 0800 1111 and you’ll get through to a counsellor.
- Calls are free and won’t show up on your phone bill.
- You can also use their website to 1-2-1 chat
Samaritans:
Samaritans offer a safe place to talk any time you like, on your own terms.
- Call on 116123 to speak confidentially to speak to someone.
- Calls won’t show up on your phone bill.
SANE:
For to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers.
- Call on 0300 304 7000
HOPElineUK:
Hopeline offer counselling services aimed at suicide prevention for young people. Their services are confidential.
- Call on 0800 068 4141
- Text on 07860039967
- Email to pat@papyrus-uk.org
If you are in an emergency and there is risk to life or safety (that can be your own or another persons) call 999.
