Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
0800 58 58 58
thecalmzone.net
Provides a helpline, online and WhatsApp chat, as well as information and support, for anyone affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts.
National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK
0800 587 0800
spuk.org.uk/national-suicide-prevention-helpline-uk/
Helpline offering a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide. Open from 6pm to midnight every day. If you are unable to connect to the main number above you can call 0800 689 0880.
NHS 111 (England)
111
18001 111 (text relay)
NHS 111 BSL service
111.nhs.uk
Non-emergency medical help and advice for people in England. If you call 111, select option 2 to access a 24/7 helpline offering urgent mental health support.
NHS 111 (Wales)
111
111.wales.nhs.uk
Non-emergency medical help and advice for people living in Wales. If you call 111, select option 2 to access a 24/7 helpline offering urgent mental health support.
Samaritans
116 123 (freephone)
jo@samaritans.org (email response may take several days)
Freepost SAMARITANS LETTERS
samaritans.org
Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some Samaritans branches in person. Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).
Shout
85258 (text SHOUT)
giveusashout.org
Confidential 24/7 text service offering support if you’re in crisis and need immediate help.
Switchboard
0800 0119 100
hello@switchboard.lgbt
switchboard.lgbt
Listening services, information and support for LGBTQIA+ people.
If your life is at risk, you need an emergency service. A&E departments are open 24 hours a day and anyone can visit them free of charge. Your local GP surgery should offer you an appointment quickly if you need urgent support. You don’t need to be registered as a patient already.