If you are worried about your own mental health, or the mental health of someone else, you may find useful information from the contacts below.
Remember, if you or someone else is in immediate danger or having an emergency, please call 999 or visit your local A&E unit.
Useful contacts
Shout is the UK’s first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. It is a volunteer-driven service supporting those who are in a crisis. There is no age limit and it can be accessed any time, anywhere.
Text: SHOUT to 85258
Website: https://giveusashout.org/
Samaritans provides non-judgemental, confidential advice to those that are in distress or despair. Samaritans runs 24/7, 365 days a year and calls are free of charge from UK network providers.
Call: 116 123
Email: [email protected] (24 hour response time)
Write: Freepost SAMARITANS LETTERS (7 day response time)
Website: https://www.samaritans.org/
SaneLINE is a charity that supports the quality of life for anyone impacted by mental illness, including those struggling and those providing support. They are open 365 days a year.
Call: 0300 304 7000 (4:30pm-10:30pm)
Website: https://www.sane.org.uk/
Mind is a mental health charity which provides advice, information and support on a number of mental health issues. They are also able to support with other aspects such as drop-in centres, training schemes and employment through their Local Mind network.
Call: 0300 123 3393 (9am-6pm Monday to Friday (except bank holidays)
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.mind.org.uk/
Self-refer yourself to finding an NHS therapist. You must be over 18 and registered to a GP to qualify for this service.
Website: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-a-psychological-therapies-service/
The Mood Swings Network provides a range of services for people affected by mood disorders such as depression, including their family and friends.
Call: 0161 832 3736 (10am – 4pm, Monday to Friday)
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.moodswings.org.uk