Need free, or immediate support? (UK)
In a crisis, please contact NHS direct on 111 or if it is an emergency call 999.
NHS Mental Health Services – for everyone
Website: https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/mental-health-services/how-to-access-mental-health-services/
Information on how to access free NHS mental health services.
Samaritans – for everyone, (24/7)
Call 116 123
Email jo@samaritans.org
Provides confidential, non-judgemental emotional support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those that could lead to suicide. You can phone, email, write a letter or in most cases talk to someone face to face.
Papyrus – for people under 35
Call 0800 068 41 41 – Monday to Friday 10am to 10pm, weekends 2pm to 10pm, bank holidays 2pm to 5pm
Text 07786 209697
Email pat@papyrus-uk.org
PAPYRUS is the national UK charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide. You can contact them for help and guidance for yourself or for someone else in your care.
Elefriends – For everyone (online)
Website: http://elefriends.org.uk/
Elefriends is a supportive online community where you can be yourself. Elefriends is run by Mind.
Kooth – For young people up to 25 (online)
Website: https://www.kooth.com/
Kooth is an online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people, accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop and free at the point of use. Kooth is run by Xenzone.
Childline – for children and young people under 19 (24/7)
Call 0800 1111 – the number won't show up on your phone bill
ChildLine is a private and confidential service for children and young people up to the age of nineteen. You can contact a ChildLine counsellor for free about anything - no problem is too big or too small.
BEAT (Eating Disorders) - for everyone (telephone and online)
Local phone numbers available here: UK Phonelines
The UK’s eating disorder charity. Founded in 1989 as the Eating Disorders Association, with a mission to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders.