United Kingdom Crisis Numbers
Always remember that when someone is considering suicide you need to connect them with someone who can help with safety from suicide - getting someone from a place of suicide ideation to a place of safety must be the priority.
If someone has already injured themself or they have devised a plan and there is immediate danger, contacting emergency services on 999 is necessary.
Otherwise, there are helplines and professional support services available to help someone thinking about suicide.
If someone has already injured themself or they have devised a plan and there is immediate danger, contacting emergency services on 999 is necessary.
Otherwise, there are helplines and professional support services available to help someone thinking about suicide.
Suicide Prevention Services
Samaritans (England/Wales/Scotland/Northern Ireland)
Every ten seconds, we respond to a call for help. No judgement. No pressure. We're here for anyone who needs someone. P: 116 123 W: www.samaritans.org |
Lifeline (Northern Ireland)
Lifeline is Northern Ireland’s crisis response helpline. Available as a free call 24/7. P: 0808 808 8000 W: www.lifelinehelpline.info |
Befrienders Worldwide
Offering emotional support to people when they are suicidal. The centres also alleviate misery, loneliness, despair and depression by listening to anyone who feels they have nowhere else to turn. The people who run the centres – Befrienders – are volunteers who have all been specially trained. The work is non-political and non-religious, and volunteers do not try to impose their convictions on anyone. They simply listen. W: www.befrienders.org |
SHOUT Text Helpline (England/Scotland/Wales/Northern Ireland)
Shout is a free, confidential, 24/7 text support service for anyone in the UK who is struggling to cope. To start a conversation, text the word 'SHOUT' to 85258. Our trained volunteers are here to listen at any time of day or night, and messages won't appear on your phone bill. P: Text SHOUT to 85258 W: www.giveusashout.org |
NHS 111 (England/Scotland/Wales)
If you think you need medical help right now, 111 online can tell you what to do next. P: 111 W: www.111.nhs.uk |
Once you have spoken with a trained helper who knows about safety from suicide there may be other resources that can also help.
The categories below are suggestions on where to find help to support various concerns.
The categories below are suggestions on where to find help to support various concerns.
Mental Health Services
Sane UK
SANE offers non-judgemental and compassionate emotional support. It is an independent charity and aims to raise awareness, fight to improve services, provide emotional support and host research. P: 0300 304 7000 W: www.sane.org.uk |
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
Taking a stand against suicide. That means standing against feeling hopeless, standing up to stereotypes and standing together to show life is always worth living.Every week 125 people in the UK take their own lives. CALM exists to change this - by offering life-saving services, provoking national conversation, and bringing people together to reject living miserably. P: 0800 58 58 58 W: www.thecalmzone.net |
Beat Eating Disorders
Founded in 1989 as the Eating Disorders Association, their mission is to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. P: 0808 801 0677 (Helpline) 0808 801 0711 (Youthline) 0808 801 0811 (Studentline) W: www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk |
Other mental health support services include:
Your mental health professional (e.g. counsellor, psychologist).
Your general practitioner or family doctor.
Community mental health services.
Your mental health professional (e.g. counsellor, psychologist).
Your general practitioner or family doctor.
Community mental health services.
Addictions
GamCare (Gambling help)
GamCare provides information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. They operate the National Gambling Helpline, provide structured support for anyone who is harmed by gambling, create awareness about safer gambling and treatment, and encourage an effective approach to safer gambling within the gambling industry. P: 0808 8020 133 W: www.gamcare.org.uk |
Gamblers Anonymous
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop gambling. There are no dues or fees for Gamblers Anonymous membership. W: www.gamblersanonymous.org |
Alcoholics Anonymous
Find out how to join AA, a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope to stop drinking and help others recover from alcoholism. P: 0800 9177 650 or email [email protected] W: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk |
Al-Anon Family Groups
Al-Anon UK is a support group for people who are affected by someone else's drinking. It offers helpline, meetings, resources and campaigns to help them cope with their problems. P: 0800 0086 811 or email [email protected] W: www.al-anonuk.org.uk |
Child & Youth
Papyrus - HopelineUK
Contact HOPELINE247. If you are having thoughts of suicide or are concerned for a young person who might be you can contact HOPELINE247 for confidential support and practical advice. P: 0800 068 4141 Text: 07860039967 Email: [email protected] W: www.papyrus-uk.org |
The Mix (support for under 25 year olds)
The Mix is a UK based charity that provides free, confidential support for young people under 25 via online, social and mobile. P: 0808 808 4994 W: www.themix.org.uk |
Childline
Get help and advice about a wide range of issues, call us on 0800 1111, talk to a counsellor online, send Childline an email or post on the message boards. P: 0800 1111 W: www.childline.org.uk |
Students
Nightline Association (Peer support during the night)
Nightline offers a unique listening service, providing emotional support and information to students in higher and further education. Run by students, their listening volunteers ensure every student has the opportunity to talk about their feelings in a safe, non-judgemental environment. W: www.nightline.ac.uk |
Military & Veterans
Combat Stress (Veteran's Mental Health)
If you have served or are currently serving in the UK Armed Forces, you can call the Combat Stress’ 24-hour mental health helplines. Veterans and their families can call, text or email. P: 0800 138 1619 Text: 07537 173683 Email: [email protected] W: www.combatstress.org.uk |
Relationships, Family & Parenting
Family Lives (Confidential Family and relationship helpline)
Providing targeted early intervention and crisis support to families. If you need to talk, they're here to listen. P: 0808 800 2222 E: [email protected] W: www.familylives.org.uk |
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
The Helpline can help you find a refuge vacancy for you and your children; call us for more information. We can also support you to find other specialist services in your community, which can provide support whether or not you have left your partner. P: 0808 2000 247 W: www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk |
FamilyLine
Family Line’s trained volunteers are here to listen. They can provide emotional support and practical guidance – whether you’re having a parenting issue or you’re feeling overwhelmed with the pressures of family life. They can signpost you to additional help if needed and help you think practically through problems. Most of all, they’ll listen without judgement. You can get in touch on the phone, by email, text, or through our live web chat. P: 0808 802 6666 Text: 07537 404 282 W: www.family-action.org.uk |
Care For The Family
Care for the Family provides a wide range of support in three key areas of family life – marriage, parenting and bereavement. This includes marriage and parenting courses, bereavement support, family breaks and faith in the family, as well as a wide range of resources in support of each of these core areas. W: www.careforthefamily.org.uk |
Parentline Scotland
Do you feel like you’re at the end of your tether? Children 1st Parentline is here for you and your family.If you live in Scotland call 08000 28 22 33 free, browse our website for advice and support, or start a webchat. P: 08000 28 22 33 W: www.children1st.org.uk |
Victims
Victim Supportline
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting victims of crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. Our services are confidential. We will only share information about you without your consent if we’re concerned about your, or someone else’s safety, or if we’re required to by law. P: 0808 1689 111 W: www.victimsupport.org.uk |
Rape Crisis (Scotland)
Rape Crisis Scotland is Scotland’s leading organisation working to transform attitudes, improve responses and ultimately to end rape and sexual violence in all its forms. They work to raise awareness of the prevalence and impact of rape, sexual assault and abuse, advocate for better health, justice and community responses, and work to make sure that no matter what happened or when, survivors can access specialist support. P: 08088 01 03 02 W: www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk |
Rape Crisis (England & Wales)
Rape Crisis England & Wales is the feminist charity working to end sexual violence and abuse. We are also the membership organisation for Rape Crisis centres across England and Wales. Together with our 39 member centres, we work to deliver specialist services to those affected by sexual violence and abuse, and aim to educate, influence and make change. W: www.rapecrisis.org.uk |
Supportline
SupportLine provides a confidential helpline offering emotional support to any individual on any issue. The Helpline is primarily a preventative service and aims to support people before they reach the point of crisis. It is particularly aimed at those who are socially isolated, vulnerable, at risk groups and victims of any form of abuse. P: 01708 765200 W: www.supportline.org.uk |
Safeline (Non-crisis sexual assault helpline for males, females and young people)
National Male Survivor Helpline and Online Support Service. A dedicated service for men and boys in England and Wales affected by sexual violence and abuse and those who support them. P: Male Helpline: 0808 800 5005 P: Female Helpline: 0808 802 9999 P: Young People's Helpline: 0808 800 5007 W: www.safeline.org.uk |
Finances
National Debtline
A registered charity providing free, impartial, expert debt advice to more than 100,000 people each year. They've been helping people manage their debts for over 30 years. P: 0808 808 4000 W: www.nationaldebtline.org |
StepChange Debt Charity
A team of debt experts help hundreds of thousands of people a year to deal with their debt problems. With 30 years of experience, they can provide the advice and support you need to achieve long-term financial control.They offer free, flexible debt advice that is based on a comprehensive assessment of your situation. They'll then provide practical help and support for however long it’s needed. P: 0800 138 1111 W: www.stepchange.org |
LGBTIQ + Community
LGBT Foundation
Celebrating and empowering diverse communities to realise their full potential, every day. Their services and activities are a lifeline for those in need. P: 0345 3 30 30 30 W: www.lgbt.foundation |
Switchboard LGBT+ helpline
Providing support and information to millions of LGBT + people since their phone started ringing in 1974. They provide a safe space for anyone to discuss anything, including sexuality, gender identity, sexual health and emotional well-being. P: 0300 330 0630 W: www.switchboard.lgbt |