Here's a list of mental health support services in the UK that can be accessed immediately.
They are available via phone, text, or online, and most are free and confidential.
We also recommend consulting the UK’s largest mental health support directory, Hub of Hope, which you can filter to services tailored to your needs.
1. Suicidal Thoughts or Crisis
Samaritans - 24/7 emotional support for anyone in distress
📞 116 123
💻 samaritans.org
NHS 111 (Option 2 in some areas) - for urgent mental health support
📞 111
💻 111.nhs.uk
Shout - 24/7 text support
📱 SHOUT to 85258
💻 giveusashout.org
2. Anxiety, Depression, or Stress
Mind - mental health advice and support
📞 0300 123 3393 (Weekdays 9am-6pm)
📱 86463
💻 mind.org.uk
NHS Every Mind Matters - self-help tools and advice
💻 nhs.uk/every-mind-matters
3. Domestic Abuse or Violence
National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge)
📞 0808 2000 247 (24/7)
💻 nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Men's Advice Line - for male victims
📞 0808 801 0327
💻 mensadviceline.org.uk
4. LGBTQ+ Support
Switchboard - discuss anything related to sexuality and gender identity
📞 0800 0119 100 (10am-10pm daily)
💻 switchboard.lgbt
Mind Out - LGBTQ+ mental health service
💻 mindout.org.uk
5. Addiction and Substance Use
Talk to Frank - drug and alcohol support
📞 0300 123 6600
📱 82111
💻 talktofrank.com
📞 0800 9177 650
💻 alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
6. Bereavement
📞 0808 808 1677
💻 cruse.org.uk
7. Eating Disorders
Beat (3pm-8pm, Mon-Fri)
📞 England - 0808 801 0677
📞 Wales - 0808 801 0433
📞 Scotland - 0808 801 0432
📞 Northern Ireland - 0808 801 0434
💻 England - help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
💻 Wales - Waleshelp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
💻 Scotland - Scotlandhelp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
💻 Northern Ireland - NIhelp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk