Whether you’re concerned about yourself or a loved one, these helplines and support groups can offer expert advice:

NHS Mental health -In a crisis:

0800 953 1919

NHS:

111

Samaritans:

Call 116 123to talk to Samaritans, or email: jo@samaritans.org for a reply within 24 hours

SHOUT

Text "SHOUT" to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line, or text "YM" if you're under 19

Confidential 24/7 text service offering support if you're in crisis and need immediate help.

Childline:

If you're under 19, you can also call 0800 1111 to talk to Childline. The number will not appear on your phone bill.

Befrienders Worldwide

befrienders.org
Worldwide directory of emotional support helplines.

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

0800 58 58 58
thecalmzone.net
Provides listening services, information and support for anyone who needs to talk, including a web chat.

The Mix

0808 808 4994
85258 (crisis messenger service, text THEMIX)
themix.org.uk
Support and advice for under 25s, including a helpline, crisis messenger service and webchat.

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK

0800 689 5652
www.spbristol.org/NSPHUK
Helpline offers a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide. Open from 6 pm to midnight every day. If you are unable to connect to the main number above you can call 0800 689 0880.

Papyrus HOPELINEUK

0800 068 41 41
07860039967 (text)
pat@papyrus-uk.org
papyrus-uk.org
Confidential support for under-35s at risk of suicide and others who are concerned about them. Open daily from 9am–midnight.

Relay UK

relayuk.bt.com
Provides a talk/type relay service for anyone who has difficulty hearing or being understood when speaking over the phone. The cost of making phone calls through this service depends on your telephone service provider.

Rethink Mental Illness

0808 801 0525
rethink.org
Provides support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems, including local support groups.

Switchboard

0800 0119 100
hello@switchboard/lgbt
switchboard.lgbt
Listening services, information and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

Sane

0300 304 7000
sane.org.uk
Offers emotional support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems, including a helpline.