Urgent help
If you need help right now, this page is for you.
Counselling isn’t a crisis or emergency service. If you’re in danger, or you can’t keep yourself safe, please reach one of the services below straight away. They’re free, and many are open around the clock.
Emergency services
If life is in danger, or someone is seriously hurt, call 999 now. If you can’t speak, call 999 then press 55 (or use the textphone 18000).
Call 999NHS 111
For urgent medical help that isn’t an emergency. In England, select the mental health option to reach 24/7 crisis support.
Call 111Helplines & support
Whatever you’re facing, one of these will be able to help — or point you to someone who can.
- 116 123
Samaritans
Anyone, any problem — 24 hours a day, every day.
Free to call. Email jo@samaritans.org
Visit website - Text SHOUT to 85258
- 0800 58 58 58
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
Anyone struggling or in crisis — 5pm to midnight, every day.
Visit website - 0800 068 4141
Papyrus HOPELINE247
For anyone under 35 with thoughts of suicide, and those worried about them.
Text 88247
Visit website - 0300 123 3393
- 0808 2000 247
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Run by Refuge, for anyone experiencing domestic abuse — 24/7.
Visit website - 0808 808 1677
You can also go to your nearest A&E, or contact your GP for an urgent appointment. If you’re already working with a mental-health team, use the crisis number they’ve given you.