If you or someone you know is struggling, help is out there.
If you are thinking about harming yourself or someone else, please call for immediate help.
Call 999 for emergency services.
Call 116 123 for the Samaritans.
CALM
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) provides a confidential helpline for people who need to talk.
Call 08008 802 5858 (London) or 0800 58 58 58 (Nationwide) 5pm-midnight, 365 days/year.
More information, including a webchat service, at CalmZone.net
Mind
Mind Infoline gives confidential support and information on mental health issues.
Call 0300 123 3393 9am-6pm Monday-Friday.
More information at Mind.org.uk
The Mix
The Mix offers support and information for the under 25s via text, telephone, live chat or email.
Text THEMIX to 85258 or Call 0808 808 4994.
More information at Themix.org
Rethink Mental Illness
Rethink Mental Illness offer advice and information on practical issues related to mental ill health.
Call 0300 500 0927 09:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday.
More information, including a webchat service, at Rethink.org
Samaritans
The Samaritans provide emotional support through a confidential helpline for people who are in distress.
Call 116 123, 24 hours/day 365 days/year.
More information at Samaritans.org
SANE
SANE Mental Health Helpline provides emotional support and information for anyone affected by mental illness.
Call 0300 304 7000 4:30-10:30pm, 365 days/year.
More information at Sane.org.uk
Shout
Shout is a free 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis who is struggling to cope and needs immediate help
Text Shout to 85258 at anytime.
More inormation at Giveusashout.org
The NHS website also provides details of support services for specific mental health issues and conditions.
More information at NHS.uk
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