Urgent Support

If you or a young person you know is in crisis or immediate danger, or for urgent medical attention, please call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.

If you are feeling a compulsion to harm yourself or any other person, please call the NHS on 111 (open 24 hours).

If you are experiencing a drug overdose, or suspect you are having a psychotic episode, please call the NHS on 111 (open 24 hours).

Samaritans

Samaritans are contactable 24 hours a day, every day, from any phone, for free.

Call 116 123

Click here for their website

Shout

If you prefer to discuss your concerns by text, Shout is contactable 24 hours a day, every day, for free.

Text Shout on 85258

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Childline

Childline offer support, advice and information to under 19s.

Call for free 0800 1111

Email or chat online here

The Mix

The Mix provides free, confidential support for young people under 25 via online, social and mobile.

Call 0808 808 4994, 4pm-11pm Mon-Fri (closed Dec 25)

Click here for their website

Papyrus

Papyrus offers confidential suicide prevention advice through HOPELINE247

Call for free 0800 068 4141 or text 88247

Click here for their website