If you are struggling with your mental health and need help, please use any of the links below. You are never alone.
Anxiety UK
03444 775 774 (helpline)
07537 416 905 (text)
anxietyuk.org.uk
Anxiety UK offer support, advice and information on all stress and anxiety-based depression conditions. Their helpline services are open to anyone of any age and are open Monday to Friday, 10.30am to 4.30pm.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
0800 58 58 58 (call)
thecalmzone.net
CALM offer free, confidential chats to anyone who’s struggling. Their staff are there to listen, talk and help people struggling with life to make a plan so they can begin to look to the future. Their helpline is open from 5pm to midnight every day, 365 days a year, and they also offer a webchat.
Mind
0300 123 3393 (call)
info@mind.org.uk (email)
mind.org.uk
Mind offers advice, support and information to anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They also campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. Their lines are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
The Mix
0808 808 4994 (call)
85258 (text THEMIX if you are in a crisis)
www.themix.org.uk/email (email)
themix.org.uk
The Mix offer free, confidential and anonymous support for under 25s. They are there to help you take on any challenge you’re facing – from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Their helpline is open from 4pm to 11pm Monday to Friday and their Crisis Messenger is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Papyrus
0800 068 41 41 (call)
07860 039967 (text)
pat@papyrus-uk.org (email)
papyrus-uk.org
Papyrus provide confidential support and advice for young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person. Their HOPELINE247 service is open 24 hours every day of the year (including weekends and bank holidays).
Samaritans
116 123 (call)
jo@samaritans.org (email)
samaritans.org
Samaritans provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts. They are open 24 hours, 365 days a year.
Sane
0300 304 7000 (call)
sane.org.uk
SANEline is a national out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers. They are normally open every day of the year from 4pm to 10pm.