NHS Mental Health Services

For urgent help if you or someone else needs to be kept safe.

Call 999 or go to A&E

24/7 Urgent Mental Health Crisis Support

If you need urgent help for your mental health

Get help from NHS 111 online or call 111

Samaritans

Free 24-hour helpline for anyone feeling low, distressed, and in need of someone to talk to “right now”.

116 123 (Free, 24/7, UK-wide)

Shout

Free 24-hour text support and signposting for anyone feeling low, or distressed.

Text "SHOUT" to 85258

(Free, 24/7, UK-wide)

Scope

Practical information and emotional support for disabled people.

0808 800 3333

Movember

A charity specifically to support men’s physical and mental health. Their website offers information and support for men.

https://www.movember.com

Mind

Support and information about mental health. Visit your local branch, or their website for information, help, and advice.

https://www.mind.org.uk

Mental Health Foundation

Support and information about mental health. Visit their website for information, help, and advice.

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/

CALM

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) are a suicide prevention charity. They provide services and information to children, young people, and adults in crisis and offer practical tools to help manage your mental health. Visit their website for information, support, and numbers for help in a crisis.

https://www.thecalmzone.net

The Mix

Advice and support for people under 25 on mental health, money, relationships, and jobs.

https://www.themix.org.uk Telephone: 0808 808 4994

Young Minds

A mental health charity for children and young people. Their website offers information, advice, resources, and ways to find help.

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/

Childline

(For Children and Young People Under 19)

• A safe, confidential space for children to talk about their feelings and mental health.
• Offers 1-to-1 online counselling with trained professionals.
• Provides self-help tools, games, and advice on managing emotions, anxiety, and stress.

Includes specific advice for children with SEND.

0800 1111 (Free & confidential, available 24/7

NSPCC Helpline

(For Adults Concerned About a Child)

• Provides expert advice and guidance if you’re worried about a child's mental health or safety.
• Offers support for professionals working with children.

Signposts to local mental health services.

0808 800 5000 (Free & confidential, 24/7)

Kooth

Kooth is a free, safe and anonymous service to support young people’s emotional and mental health. It provides online support through helpful articles, discussion boards and chats with Kooth team members.

https://www.kooth.com