If you or someone dear is in crisis right now, THERE IS SUPPORT FOR YOU

If you feel your life is at risk right now

√ call 999 for an ambulance
√ go straight to A&E (if you are safe to do so)
√ call your local mental health community team (CMHT) if you have their number.

Your life is important and mental health crisis are serious. We are here for you. This is why we exist, to help you in your most challenging times.

If you need to talk to someone right now contact a Helpline:

SAMARITANS – If you need to talk to someone, contact Samaritans ANYTIME, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 (free from any phone), email jo@samaritans.org or visit some branches in person. You can also call the Welsh Language Line on 0300 123 3011 (7pm–11pm every day).

SANEline. If you need emotional support out of hours (4.30 to 10.30 pm) for yourself or someone you care for, you can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 any day, 365 day a year.

PAPYRUS HOPELINEUK. If you’re under 35 and have suicidal thoughts or you are concerned for another young person who might be struggling, you can call Papyrus HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141  any weekdays from 9am to 10pm, and weekends & bank holidays between 2pm to 10pm, or email pat@papyrus-uk.org or text 07786 209 697.

THE MIX. If you’re under 25, you can call The Mix on 0808 808 4994  any day, 7 days a week, between 4pm–11pm, to request support via email using this form or using their crisis text messenger service.

NIGHTLINE. If you’re a student looking for mental health advice and support you can check on the Nightline website to see if your university or college offers a night-time listening service via phone, email, text or online.

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably). If you are a male at risk of suicide, you can call the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) on 0800 58 58 58 every day, 365 days a year, between 5pm to midnight or use their webchat service.

SWITCHBOARD. If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, you can call Switchboard on 0300 330 0630 every day, 365 days a year between 10am to 10pm to talk to an operator that identifies as LGBT or email chris@switchboard.lgbt.

Find other mental wellbeing helplines on the Helplines Partnership website.

In need of  mental health support right now?

Use the “FREE TEXT” service