Mental Health Support & Resources
If you are struggling or need someone to talk to, there are many organisations ready to help. Please reach out to the services below.
Emergency Support in the UK: If you are in a mental health crisis, call NHS 111 and select Option 2 or call 999 in an emergency.
Support for Adults
| Organisation | Contact Information | Best for... |
| Samaritans | Call: 116 123 | 24/7 emotional support for anyone in distress. |
| SHOUT | Text SHOUT to 85258 | 24/7 crisis support via text message |
| Mind | Call: 0300 123 3393 or text 8646 | Information, advice, and local support services. |
| SANE | Call: 0300 304 7000 (4pm–10pm) | Specialist emotional support (Ages 16+). |
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CALM
(Campaign Against Living Miserably) |
Call: 0800 58 58 58 | Suicide prevention and practical tools and guidance. Live webchat available. |
Support for Children & Young People
📞 Helplines & Text Services
| Organisation | Contact Information | Best for... |
| Childline |
Call 0800 1111 |
Free, confidential, and does not show up on phone bills. For anyone up to age 19. |
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PAPYRUS (HOPELINE247) |
Call 0800 068 4141 or text 88247 |
Suicide prevention for young people and concerned parents. |
| Young Minds |
Call 0808 802 5544 or text YM to 85258 |
Mental health advice for young people and parents. |
| National Bullying Helpline |
Call 0300 323 0169 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; Sat 10am-12pm) |
Advice and support related to bullying |
💻 Online & App Support
| Organisation | About | For ages... |
| Kooth |
Anonymous online wellbeing service with live text chat and self-help tools |
11+ |
| Calm Harm App |
A dedicated app to help young people manage the urge to self-harm |
13+ |
| Teen Sleep Hub |
Expert sleep advice and support regarding sleep for young people. |
11+ |
| Combined Minds App |
Helps friends and family support a young person's mental health using a strengths-based approach. |
11+ |