If you need help now

This page is deliberately short. If you are in crisis, one of these will answer.

• 999

  Emergency services

  If life is at immediate risk, or someone has seriously harmed themselves.

• 111

  NHS 111, then option 2

  Urgent mental health help in England, 24 hours a day. In Wales call 111 and press 2; in Scotland call NHS 24 on 111.

• 116 123

  Samaritans

  Free, 24 hours a day, every day. You do not have to be suicidal to call.

• Text SHOUT to 85258

  Shout

  Free 24/7 text support if talking out loud feels impossible.

• 0800 068 4141

  Papyrus HOPELINE247

  For people under 35 experiencing thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person.

• Your practice number

  Your GP or out-of-hours service

  For urgent but not immediately life-threatening mental health concerns.

Contact numbers are checked against the providers' published details, but services do change. If a number does not connect, call 111 or 999.