Mental Health Helplines
Remember, it's alright not to feel alright sometimes. If you need to talk, here are some free contacts you can get in touch with:
In an emergency, call 999 or go to your local A&E.
Call 111 if you need help but aren't in immediate danger, or contact your GP and ask for an emergency appointment.
- Shout
- Samaritans
- Anxiety UK
- Beat
- Relate
- Men's health forum
- No panic
- Mental health UK
- Can't find what you need here?
Shout
A 24/7 crisis text line.
Text SHOUT to 85258
Samaritans
Offering confidential support for anyone with feelings of distress or despair.
Phone number: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)
Anxiety UK
Providing support if you've been diagnosed with anxiety.
Phone number: 03444 775 774
Text Support: 07537 416 905
Beat
The UK's eating disorder charity.
Phone number (England): 0808 801 0677
Phone number (Scotland): 0808 801 0432
Phone number (Wales): 0808 801 0433
Phone number (Northern Ireland): 0808 801 0434
Relate
Provides relationship support for anyone struggling with their relationships.
Website: www.relate.org.uk
Men's Health Forum
Stress support for men by text, chat and email.
Website: www.menshealthforum.org.uk
No Panic
Offering support for those who suffer with panic attacks and obsessive compulsive disorder.
Phone number: 0300 772 9844 (adults) 0330 606 1174 (under 18s)
Mental Health UK
For general help, advice, and resources, Mental Health UK offer free advice to help you manage your mental health. Whether it's getting support at work or helping loved ones through a tough time, they're here for you.
Can't find what you need here?
There are lots of helplines and websites dedicated to support people with mental health issues. Take a look at these lists:
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