Befrienders Worldwide
befrienders.org
Worldwide directory of emotional support helplines.
C.A.L.L. (Community Advice & Listening Line)
0800 123 737
callhelpline.org.uk
Provides listening services, information and support for people experiencing a mental health problem in Wales. Also provides a text messaging service.
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight)
thecalmzone.net
Provides listening services, information and support for men at risk of suicide, including web chat (5pm–midnight).
Helplines Partnership
helplines.org
Directory of helplines available in the UK which you can search to find support suited to you.
Mind Infoline
0300 123 3393 (Monday–Friday 9am–6pm)
[email protected]
Details of local Minds and other local services, and Mind's Legal Advice Line. Language Line is available for talking in a language other than English.
Mind Recovery Net
mindrecoverynet.org.uk
Publishes information on recovery colleges, including a searchable list of providers.
The Mix
0808 808 4994 (Sunday–Friday 2pm–11pm)
themix.org.uk
Support for under-25s including email support and text messaging.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
nice.org.uk
Produces clinical guidelines on recommended treatments for different conditions, including guidance about joint crisis plans.
Next Generation Text Service
ngts.org.uk
Provides a talk/type relay service for anyone who has difficulty hearing or being understood when speaking over the phone. The cost of making phone calls through this service depends on your telephone service provider.
NHS 111
call: 111
111.nhs.uk
Non-emergency medical help and advice for people living in England, and certain areas of Wales.
NHS Direct Wales
0845 46 47
nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk
Non-emergency medical help and advice for people living in Wales.
NHS Choices
nhs.uk
Provides information on a wide range of health and social care topics. Provides an online search tool to find GPS and NHS services near you, including day services.
Nightline
nightline.ac.uk
Lists contact information for helplines and listening services in universities and colleges across the UK.
Papyrus HOPELINEUK
0800 068 4141 (weekdays 10am–10pm, weekends 2pm–10pm and bank holidays 2pm–10pm)
text: 07786 209 697
email: [email protected]
papyrus-uk.org/hopelineuk
Provides information and support for anyone under 35 who is struggling with suicidal feelings, or anyone concerned about a young person who might be struggling.
Rethink Mental Illness
rethink.org
Charity providing information and support for people experiencing a mental health problem, including an online directory of local support services.
Samaritans
116 123 (freephone)
email: [email protected]
Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK
PO Box 90 90
Stirling FK8 2SA
samaritans.org
24-hour emotional support for anyone struggling to cope.
SANEline
0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10.30pm every day).
sane.org.uk
Helpline offering practical information and emotional support in a crisis.
Stay Alive
prevent-suicide.org.uk
App with help and resources for people who feel suicidal or are supporting someone else.
Switchboard
0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm every day)
email: [email protected]
switchboard.lgbt
LGBT+ helpline. Provides listening services, information and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities.
