If you need support between sessions, or you're looking for help with something specific, the organisations below are a good place to start. This list covers crisis support, mental health, relationships, bereavement, and more.
In an emergency, always call 999 or go to your local A&E. You can also call NHS 111 or use NHS 111 online.
Crisis & Immediate Support
Samaritans
A safe place to talk any time, in your own way — about whatever's getting to you.
- Tel 116 123 (free, 24/7)
- Email [email protected]
- Web samaritans.org
Shout
Free, confidential 24/7 text support for anyone in crisis — suicidal thoughts, abuse, self-harm, bullying and more.
- Text SHOUT to 85258
- Web giveusashout.org
Maytree
A free 4-night residential stay for adults in suicidal crisis — a safe, confidential, non-medical environment to talk things through.
- Tel 020 7263 7070
- Email [email protected]
- Web maytree.org.uk
CALM
Raises awareness of suicide and offers emotional support to men and their families via helpline and webchat (5pm–midnight daily).
- Tel 0800 58 58 58 (outside London)
- Tel 0808 802 5858 (London)
- Web thecalmzone.net
PAPYRUS
Suicide prevention for people under 35. Emotional support for young people who are suicidal, and for those concerned about them.
- Tel 0800 068 4141
- Text 07786 209697
- Web papyrus-uk.org
Mental Health Support
Mind
Advice and support for people experiencing mental health problems, and those who care about them.
- Tel 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm)
- Text 86463
- Web mind.org.uk
Rethink
Practical mental health information and support for people affected by severe mental illness.
- Tel 0300 5000 927
- Web rethink.org
Saneline
Emotional support and information for people affected by mental health problems (4:30pm–10:30pm daily).
- Tel 0300 304 7000
- Web sane.org.uk
Hub of Hope
The UK's largest mental health support directory — local, national, peer, community, charity and NHS support all in one place.
- Web hubofhope.co.uk
SignHealth
Mental health support specifically for profoundly deaf adults.
- Tel 01494 687600
- SMS 07966 976749
- Web signhealth.org.uk
SupportLine
Confidential telephone helpline offering emotional support to anyone of any age on any issue.
- Tel 01708 765200
- Web supportline.org.uk
Young People
Childline
Confidential counselling service for children and young people, available 24 hours a day.
- Tel 0800 1111 (free, 24/7)
- Web childline.org.uk
The Mix
Support for people under 25 — helpline, webchat (4pm–11pm daily) and 24/7 crisis text service.
- Tel 0808 808 4994
- Text THEMIX to 85258
- Web themix.org.uk
Relationships & Bereavement
Relate
Relationship counselling, psychosexual therapy and mediation across the UK.
- Tel 0300 100 1234
- Web relate.org.uk
Cruse Bereavement Care
Support and practical advice for bereaved people.
- Tel 0844 477 9400
- Web cruse.org.uk
Family Mediators Association
Family mediation with free legal advice where appropriate.
- Tel 01355 244 594
- Web thefma.co.uk
Older Adults & Specialist Support
The Silver Line
Free, confidential helpline for older people across the UK, available 24 hours a day.
- Tel 0800 470 8090 (free, 24/7)
- Web thesilverline.org.uk
Rehab4Addiction
Information and referrals for drug and alcohol rehabilitation across the UK.