Help in Crisis
If you or someone you know is at a point of crisis and need to speak to someone immediately call 999
If you are concerned about your immediate safety you can CALL 999 or GO to the Accident & Emergency (A&E) Department of your local hospital.
Anxiety UK. anxietyuk.org.uk 08444 775 774, Charity providing information and support for people experiencing anxiety disorders.
beat. b-eat.co.ukAdult helpline: 0845 634 1414, Youth line: 0845 634 7650. Offers information on eating disorders and runs a supportive online community.
Bipolar UK. bipolaruk.org.uk 020 7931 6480. Charity providing information and support for people experiencing bipolar disorder, including their friends and family.
CALM (Campaign against living miserably). thecalmzone.net 0800 58 58 58. Provides listening services, information and support for men at risk of suicide.
Carers UK. carersuk.org 0808 808 7777. Charity providing information and support for people caring for someone else (including mental health problem).
Cruse Bereavement Care. cruse.org.uk 0844 477 9400. Charity providing bereavement support and information.
NHS 111. Non-emergency medical help and advice for people living in England.
No Panic. nopanic.org.uk 0844 967 4848. Provides a helpline, step-by-step programmes, and support for people suffering with anxiety disorders.
OCD-UK. www.ocduk.org/contact-us/ provide advice, information, and support services for people affected by OCD
Papyrus HOPELINEUK. papyrus-uk.org 0800 068 4141. Provides information and support for anyone under 35 who is struggling with suicidal feelings and thoughts. Is a free and confidential call, text and email service, which is available from 9am to midnight, every day of the year.
Samaritans. www.samaritans.org/ Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to listen to anything that is upsetting you, including intrusive thoughts and difficult thoughts of suicide and self-harm. Their national freephone number is 116 123
SANEline. www.sane.org.uk/ offers emotional support and information. Line is open every day of the year from 4.30pm to 10.30pm.
Switchboard, the LGBT+ helpline. https://switchboard.lgbt/ 0300 330 0630. Open 10:00-22:00 every day and provides an information, support and referral service for lesbians, gay men and bisexual and trans people – and anyone considering issues around their sexuality and/or gender identity.