If you are in danger right now

Please call 999 or go to your nearest A&E immediately if you are thinking about ending your life or have harmed yourself.

Call 999

Crisis lines — available now

Samaritans

24/7
116 123

Free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You do not have to be suicidal to call.

Crisis Text Line

24/7
Text SHOUT to 85258

Free crisis text support. Text SHOUT to 85258 from anywhere in the UK.

PAPYRUS (under 35)

9am–midnight daily
0800 068 4141

Suicide prevention for young people. Also text 07860 039967.

NHS 111

24/7
111

For urgent medical help when it is not a 999 emergency. Press option 2 for mental health.

Mind Infoline

Mon–Fri 9am–6pm
0300 123 3393

Information and support for mental health. Not a crisis line but can help you find local services.

Signs you need urgent help

  • You are thinking about ending your life
  • You have a plan for how you would do it
  • You have harmed yourself
  • You feel you cannot keep yourself safe
  • Someone you know is in immediate danger

If any of these apply, please call 999 or go to A&E now. You do not need to wait.

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