MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINES
In the case of emergency call 999 at the first instance or go to your local A & E department.
If you feel you are in crisis and need urgent assistance follow the above directions, alternatively:
- Call NHS 111 and ask to speak to someone https://111.nhs.uk/
- Contact your GP and request an emergency appointment
- Call Samaritans- 116 123- 24 hours a day. https://www.samaritans.org/
- Call National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK- 0800 689 5652- (6pm-Midnight daily). https://www.spuk.org.uk/national-suicide-prevention-helpline-uk/
- Text SHOUT crisis text line by texting SHOUT to 85258
OTHER MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
- Mind- offers support and information for those with mental health difficulties. Call 0300 123 3393. http://www.mind.org.uk
- Sane- offers out of hours assistance for those struggling with mental health difficulties. Call 0300 304 7000 4pm-10pm daily. http://www.sane.org.uk
- Rethink Mental Illness- offers support and assistance to those living with severe mental health difficulties such as bipolar and schizophrenia- call 0300 304 7000 (9.30-4pm Mon-Fri). http://www.rethink.org
- CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)- offers general mental health assistance. Call 0800 585858 (5pm-Midnight Daily). http://www.thecalmzone.net
SPECIALISED ASSISTANCE
- Anxiety UK- supports those living with Anxiety- Call 03444 775774. https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/
- Talkworks- offers guidance and help for those living with anxiety and depression. Call 0300 555 3344. https://www.talkworks.dpt.nhs.uk
- BEAT- offers help and support to those living with eating disorders. Call 0845 634 1414. http://www.b-eat.org.uk
- Depend- Offers support to friends and family of those with trans family members. http://www.depend.org.uk
- Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline-provides help and assistance to those who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. Call: 0300 330 0630 (10 am- 10 pm daily) https://switchboard.lgbt/
- LGBT Foundation- offers help and support to those in the LGBT+ community. Call: 0345 3 30 30 30. https://lgbt.foundation/
- Rape Crisis Centre- provides assistance to those who have experienced rape and sexual abuse. Call 0808 500 2222 (24/7). https://rapecrisis.org.uk/
- Women's Aid- provides help and guidance for women experiencing domestic abuse. Call: 0808 2000 247 https://www.womensaid.org.uk/
- Mens Advice Line-provides support for men who have experienced domestic abuse. Call: 0808 8010327 https://mensadviceline.org.uk/
- Cruse Bereavement Support- provides guidance and support for those experiencing grief. Call: 0808 808 1677. https://www.cruse.org.uk/
- SOBS-Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide- provides support to those who have experienced loss through suicide. Call: 0300 111 5065 (Mon & Tues 9-5)https://uksobs.org/
RESOURCES FOR ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG PEOPLE
- Papyrus HOPELINE UK- Offers resources and support for people under 25 struggling with suicidal feelings. Call: 0800 068 4141 (weekdays 10 am-10 pm, weekends 2 pm -10 pm, bank holidays 2 pm-10 pm). https://www.papyrus-uk.org/
- The Mix- offers mental health support to under 25's. Call: 0808 808 4994 (3 pm-Midnight Daily). Text service also available. https://www.themix.org.uk/
- Young Minds- offers help and support for parents and young people alike with regards to their mental health. https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
- NSPCC-offers help and confidential guidance to under 18's. Call: 0800 1111. https://www.nspcc.org.uk/
- BEAT- Beating Eating Disorders- offers support with disordered eating, with a specific helpline for those under 18. Call: 0845 634 7650. https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/