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
For anyone over 18 affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts. Open 5pm to midnight, every day. Helpline, online chat and WhatsApp chat.
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.
The Mix
85258 (text SHOUT)
themix.org.uk
Support for young people under 25, whatever you're struggling with. Open all the time, 24/7. They have a crisis messenger service and webchat.
National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK
0800 587 0800
spuk.org.uk
For anyone struggling with suicidal feelings. Open 6pm to midnight every day. If you can't connect to their main number, use 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
0300 102 2470 (helpline)
88247 (text)
papyrus-uk.org
Support for anyone under 35 feeling suicidal, or worried about someone else. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. You can also email [email protected]
SANEline
0300 304 7000
sane.org.uk
Emotional support for anyone in the UK dealing with a mental health problem. Open 4pm to 10pm, every day. They also run a webchat service for 13 to 17 year olds on tuesday and thursday afternoons.
Samaritans
116 123 (freephone)
samaritans.org
For anyone who needs to talk. Open all the time, any time of day, 365 days a year. They also have a Welsh language line: 0808 164 0123 (open 7pm to 11pm every day). You can visit some Samaritans branches in person.
Shout
85258 (text SHOUT)
giveusashout.org
Confidential 24/7 text service offering support if you're in crisis and need immediate help.
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 (helpline)
switchboard.lgbt
For anyone to explore their sexuality or gender. Open 10am to 10pm every day. Volunteers all identify as LGBTQIA+. Their website also has a webchat service, or you can email [email protected]
Togetherall
togetherall.com
Online mental health community (formerly called Big White Wall). Free in some areas through your GP, employer or university.
See more on suicidal thoughts and suicide prevention:
Understanding suicidal thoughts
Tips for coping with suicidal thoughts
Treatment and support for suicidal thoughts
How to support someone who feels suicidal
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Published: July 2025
Next review planned: July 2028
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