Support

There are a number of helplines you can reach out to when you feel in crisis.

You are never alone.

Samaritans
Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.

Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)

ChildLine
Confidential support for young people up to the age of 19.

Call free on 0800 1111 or get in touch online.

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – for men
Call 0800 58 58 58 (5pm to midnight every day)

SANE
Emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers.

SANEline: 0300 304 7000 (daily, 4.30-10.30pm)

For Parents
Information on child and adolescent mental health. Services for parents and professionals.

Parents’ helpline 0808 802 5544 (Mon-Fri, 9.30am-4pm)

Rape Crisis
To find your local services phone: 0808 802 9999 (daily, 12-2.30pm, 7-9.30pm)