Useful contacts – suicidal thoughts

If you're experiencing suicidal thoughts or supporting someone who feels suicidal, there are organisations that can help.

Other organisations

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

0800 58 58 58
thecalmzone.net
Provides a helpline, online and WhatsApp chat, as well as information and support, for anyone affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts.

Carers UK

0808 808 7777
[email protected]
carersuk.org
Advice and support for anyone who provides care.

James' Place

0151 303 5757 (Liverpool)
020 3488 8404 (London)
0191 046 6000 (Newcastle)
jamesplace.org.uk

Free, non-residential therapy and support for men aged 18 and over in suicidal crisis. Support is delivered face to face at their centres in Liverpool, London and Newcastle. 

Maytree Suicide Respite Centre

020 7263 7070
maytree.org.uk
Offers free respite stays for people in suicidal crisis.

MindOut

mindout.org.uk
Mental health service run by and for LGBTQ people.

The Mix

85258 (crisis messenger service, text THEMIX)
themix.org.uk
Support and advice for under 25s, including a crisis messenger service, email and webchat.

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK

0800 587 0800
spuk.org.uk/national-suicide-prevention-helpline-uk/
Helpline offering a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide. Open from 6pm to midnight every day. If you're unable to connect to the main number above you can call 0800 689 0880. 

NHS 111 (England)

111
18001 111 (text relay)
NHS 111 BSL service
111.nhs.uk
Non-emergency medical help and advice for people in England. If you call 111, select option 2 to access a 24/7 helpline offering urgent mental health support. 

NHS 111 (Wales)

111
111.wales.nhs.uk
Non-emergency medical help and advice for people living in Wales. If you call 111, select option 2 to access a 24/7 helpline offering urgent mental health support. 

Papyrus HOPELINEUK

0800 068 41 41
88247 (text)
[email protected]
papyrus-uk.org
Confidential support for under-35s at risk of suicide and others who are concerned about them. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Sane

0300 304 7000
[email protected]
sane.org.uk
Offers emotional support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems, including a helpline. 

Samaritans

116 123 (freephone)
[email protected] (Email responses may take several days. This service will close from 26 April 2026.)
samaritans.org
Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some Samaritans branches in person. Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm to 11pm every day).

Shout

85258 (text SHOUT)
giveusashout.org
Confidential 24/7 text service offering support if you're in crisis and need immediate help.

Stay Alive

prevent-suicide.org.uk
App with help and resources for people who feel suicidal or are supporting someone else.

Students Against Depression

studentsagainstdepression.org
Information and support for students experiencing suicidal feelings, including a helpful safety plan template.

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS)

0300 111 5065
[email protected]
uk-sobs.org.uk
Emotional and practical support and local groups for anyone bereaved or affected by suicide.

Switchboard

0800 0119 100
[email protected]
switchboard.lgbt
Listening services, information and support for LGBTQIA+ people.

Togetherall

togetherall.com
Online mental health community (formerly called Big White Wall). Free in some areas through your GP, employer or university.