Mental Health Resources
The following resources are based in England.
Emergency Services (999 or 111)
- In life-threatening emergencies, dial 999 for immediate response from police, fire, or ambulance services.
- For non-emergency medical help or advice, you can call 111.
Samaritans
A 24/7 service offering emotional support for anyone in distress or struggling to cope.
- Call: 116 123
- Email: jo@samaritans.org (mailto:jo@samaritans.org)
- Visit: www.samaritans.org
NHS Mental Health Services
- NHS 111: For urgent but non-emergency mental health support, dial 111 and select option 2.
- NHS Talking Therapies: Provides free, confidential talking therapy for issues like anxiety and depression.
Mind
A leading mental health charity offering information, support, and advocacy.
- Infoline: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)
- Visit: www.mind.org.uk
SANEline
Support for individuals dealing with mental health issues, including advice for friends and family.
- Call: 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm to 10.30pm every day of the year)
- Visit: www.sane.org.uk
The Mix
Free, confidential support service for under 25s about any issue they’re going through.
- Call: 0808 808 4994 (3pm to midnight every day)
- Crisis Text Line: Text THEMIX to 85258
- Visit: www.themix.org.uk
Shout
A 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis, offering mental health support.
- Text: SHOUT to 85258
- Visit: www.giveusashout.org
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
Support for men, focusing on suicide prevention.
- Call: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm to midnight every day)
- Visit: www.thecalmzone.net
Papyrus HOPELINEUK
For young people under the age of 35 experiencing thoughts of suicide.
- Call: 0800 068 41 41 (Monday to Friday, 9am to midnight; Weekends, 2pm to midnight)
- Text: 07860 039967
- Visit: www.papyrus-uk.org
Beat
The UK’s eating disorder charity, offering support for those affected.
- Helpline for adults: 0808 801 0677
- Youthline for under 18s: 0808 801 0711
Refuge
Support for those experiencing domestic violence.
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (24 hours)
- Visit: www.refuge.org.uk
Rethink Mental Illness
Support and information for those affected by mental illness, including family members and carers.
- Adviceline: 0300 5000 927 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm)
- Visit: www.rethink.org
YoungMinds
Support for young people and their parents dealing with mental health issues.
- Parents’ helpline: 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm)
- Text YM to 85258 for crisis support
- Visit: www.youngminds.org.uk
Mental Health Foundation
Provides resources and campaigns for better mental health.
- Visit: www.mentalhealth.org.uk
Mental Health UK
Offers mental health information and support across the UK.
- Visit: www.mentalhealth-uk.org