Helpful Information

If you're in immediate danger, call 999 or go to A&E.

Immediate Help (24/7 Support)

Samaritans – Free, confidential listening service for anyone in distress.
📞 116 123 (24/7) | www.samaritans.org

Shout – Text-based crisis support.
📱 Text “SHOUT” to 85258 | www.giveusashout.org

NHS Mental Health Helpline – Local crisis support (England).
🔍 Find your local helpline: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/

Anxiety & Depression

Mind – Mental health information and local support.
📞 0300 123 3393 | www.mind.org.uk

Anxiety UK – Support for anxiety disorders.
📞 03444 775 774 | www.anxietyuk.org.uk

Rethink Mental Illness – Advice and support for severe mental illness.
📞 0808 801 0525 | www.rethink.org

Suicide Prevention

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – Support for men.
📞 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight) | www.thecalmzone.net

Papyrus (Under 35s Suicide Prevention)
📞 0800 068 41 41 | www.papyrus-uk.org

Young People

YoungMinds – Mental health support for young people.
📞 Text “YM” to 85258 | www.youngminds.org.uk

Childline (Under 19s)
📞 0800 1111 | www.childline.org.uk

Therapy & Counselling

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) – Find a therapist.
🔍 www.bacp.co.uk

NHS Talking Therapies (England) – Free CBT & counselling.
🔍 www.nhs.uk/talk

LGBTQ+ Support

Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline
📞 0300 330 0630 | www.switchboard.lgbt

Self-Help & Apps

Every Mind Matters (NHS) – Mental health tips.
🌐 www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters

Headspace – Mindfulness & meditation.
📱 www.headspace.com

Men’s Mental Health Support

Andy’s Man Club – Peer support groups for men struggling with mental health.
📍 Locations across the UK | Meetings every Monday 7pm (except bank holidays)
🌐 www.andysmanclub.co.uk | 📧 info@andysmanclub.co.uk