Helpful Resources

TRUSTED HELP LINES & DIRECTORIES IN THE UK

Samaritans – 24/7 confidential listening service for anyone in distress. Phone: 116 123. Website: https://www.samaritans.org
Mind Infoline – information and support on mental health problems and services. Phone: 0300 123 3393. Website: https://www.mind.org.uk
Shout – free 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis. Text “SHOUT” to 85258. Website: https://giveusashout.org
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) – support for men feeling down or in crisis. Phone: 0800 58 58 58. Website: https://www.thecalmzone.net
Papyrus HOPELINEUK – confidential support for people under 35 struggling with thoughts of suicide. Phone: 0800 068 4141. Website: https://www.papyrus-uk.org
Breathing Space (Scotland) – free, confidential phone and web support for people experiencing low mood, depression, or anxiety. Phone: 0800 83 85 87. Website: https://breathingspace.scot
The Mix – support for under 25s on a range of issues including mental health, relationships, and crisis. Phone: 0808 808 4994. Website: https://www.themix.org.uk
National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK – confidential 24/7 listening service for anyone with suicidal thoughts. Phone: 0800 689 5652. Website: https://www.spuk.org.uk/national-suicide-prevention-helpline-uk
Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline – support and information for LGBTQ+ people. Phone: 0300 330 0630. Website: https://switchboard.lgbt
NHS 111 – urgent mental health support and local NHS services. Phone: 111. Website: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111

INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES

IFind A Helpline – worldwide directory of hotlines and crisis support by country. Website: https://findahelpline.com
Crisis Text Line – 24/7 text-based mental health support available in multiple countries (text “HELLO” to 741741 in the US). Website: https://www.crisistextline.org
United for Global Mental Health – connects people around the world with mental health resources and advocacy. Website: https://unitedgmh.org/support
Befrienders Worldwide – international network offering emotional support through local centres. Website: https://www.befrienders.org
International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) – global directory of suicide prevention crisis centres. Website: https://www.iasp.info/crisis-centres-helplines