Samaritans
Emotional support, whatever you are going through.
116 123Free, 24 hours every day.
Samaritans — official websiteUK support helplines
If life feels difficult, there are people who can listen and help. Choose the service that fits your needs.
Immediate danger or medical emergency
Call 999 or go to A&E if you or someone else is in immediate danger or needs emergency medical care.
Someone to talk to
Shout
Text support when you are struggling or in crisis.
Text SHOUT to 85258
Free UK text service, 24/7.
Shout — official websiteChildline
Support for children and young people.
0800 1111Free telephone support; online counselling options on its website.
Childline — official websiteNational Domestic Abuse Helpline — Refuge
Support for women experiencing domestic abuse, and people supporting them.
0808 2000 247Free, 24 hours every day.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline — Refuge — official websiteMen’s Advice Line
Support for male victims of domestic abuse and those supporting them.
0808 801 0327Freephone, Monday–Friday 10am–5pm.
Men’s Advice Line — official websiteCombat Stress
Mental-health support for veterans and their families.
0800 138 1619Free helpline, 24 hours every day.
Combat Stress — official websiteShelter England
Housing advice if you are homeless, unsafe at home or facing homelessness.
0808 800 4444England only. Monday–Friday 8am–5pm; closed weekends and bank holidays. Advice, not accommodation.
Shelter England — official websiteUrgent mental-health support by UK nation
England
111 — select the mental-health optionScotland
NHS 24: 111 — choose the mental-health optionWales
111 — press option 2Northern Ireland
Lifeline: 0808 808 8000More support and access options
Mind helplines and information · Shelter Scotland · Shelter Cymru
For housing help tonight, contact your local council’s homelessness service. Check the official service websites for current hours, eligibility, interpretation, text, chat and accessibility options.
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