You don’t have to face things alone.
This page brings together trusted UK mental health helplines and support services for moments when you’re struggling, worried about someone else or need urgent guidance. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low or stuck — help is available.
If You’re in Immediate Danger or someone else is at risk right now, please call 999 immediately.
If you need urgent mental health support but it’s not an emergency, contact NHS 111 and ask for your local crisis team.
Find the Right Support
Samaritans
📞 116 123 (24/7, free)
Confidential emotional support for anyone feeling overwhelmed, distressed, or at risk.
Shout (Text Support)
📵 Text SHOUT to 85258
Free, confidential text support when you need help but don’t want to speak on the phone.
PAPYRUS – HOPELINE247
Support for young people struggling with suicidal thoughts and emotional distress.
Anxiety UK
Support and resources for people living with anxiety, panic and phobias.
Bipolar UK
Information and peer support for people living with bipolar disorder.
No Panic
Support for people experiencing panic attacks, OCD and phobias.
OCD Action
Advice, treatment information, and support for people with OCD.
OCD UK
Charity run by people with OCD, for people with OCD — with education and support.
SANE
Emotional support and mental health guidance for individuals and carers.
Rethink Mental Illness
Practical advice and support for people affected by mental illness.
Childline
📞 0800 1111 (24/7)
Confidential support for children and young people about anything that’s worrying them.
YoungMinds
Mental health information and helpline for parents, carers and young people.
NSPCC
Support for adults worried about a child’s safety or wellbeing.
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
Support for men struggling with suicidal thoughts, loneliness and mental health.
Men’s Health Forum
Advice and resources to improve men’s mental and emotional wellbeing.
Refuge
24/7 support for women experiencing domestic abuse.
Rape Crisis
Support for survivors of sexual violence and abuse.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
🌐 www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Peer support for people who want to stop drinking.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
Support groups for people recovering from drug addiction.
Gamblers Anonymous
🌐 www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
Support for people struggling with gambling addiction.
Alzheimer’s Society
Information and support for people living with dementia and their carers.
Mencap
Support for people with learning disabilities and their families.
HSE – Workplace Stress
🌐 www.hse.gov.uk/stress/mental-health
Guidance on managing stress and mental health at work.
Victim Support
Free, confidential help for victims and witnesses of crime.