Helpful resources

These organisations offer free, confidential support. If you are in immediate danger, call 999.

  • Samaritans: emotional support, 24 hours a day. Call 116 123 or visit samaritans.org

  • Shout: text support for anyone in crisis, 24 hours a day. Text SHOUT to 85258

  • NHS 111: urgent mental health help. Call 111 and choose the mental health option, or visit 111.nhs.uk

  • Mind: information and support on mental health, weekdays 9am to 6pm. Call 0300 123 3393 or visit mind.org.uk

  • Rape Crisis: Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line, 24 hours a day. Call 0808 500 2222 or visit rapecrisis.org.uk

  • National Domestic Abuse Helpline: run by Refuge, 24 hours a day. Call 0808 2000 247 or visit nationaldahelpline.org.uk

  • Galop: support for LGBT+ people experiencing abuse. Call 0800 999 5428 or visit galop.org.uk

  • Cruse Bereavement Support: support after the death of someone close. Call 0808 808 1677 or visit cruse.org.uk

  • NHS Talking Therapies: free NHS therapy you can refer yourself to. Search “NHS Talking Therapies” on nhs.uk