UK Crisis Contacts for Adults (Mental Health Support)
999 – Emergency Services
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.
Samaritans – 24/7 Listening Support
📞 116 123 (Free, 24 hours a day)
🌐 www.samaritans.org
Confidential emotional support for anyone in distress, struggling to cope, or feeling suicidal.
NHS 111 – Mental Health Crisis Support
📞 111
🌐 www.111.nhs.uk
Call if you need urgent mental health help but it’s not a 999 emergency. You can ask to speak to a mental health nurse or crisis team.
Mind – Mental Health Information & Support
📞 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm)
🌐 www.mind.org.uk
Information and advice on a wide range of mental health issues. They don’t offer crisis support but can signpost to services.
SHOUT – 24/7 Text Support
📱 Text SHOUT to 85258
🌐 www.giveusashout.org
Free, confidential mental health support via text message, anytime day or night.
SANEline
📞 0300 304 7000 (4pm–10pm, 365 days a year)
🌐 www.sane.org.uk
Support for people experiencing mental health difficulties, and their carers.
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
📞 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight, every day)
🌐 www.thecalmzone.net
Support for men and anyone who is feeling overwhelmed or suicidal.
Hub of Hope
🌐 www.hubofhope.co.uk
A UK-wide mental health support database. Enter your postcode to find local services, including crisis help and peer support.