Emergency help
Useful Links
If you are in crisis and need support urgently, the following services and helplines may be able to help.
Samaritans
Open 24 hours a day, 265 days a year. Samaritans.org; Call 116 123 (free from any phone) or email jo@samaritans.org
SANEline
Offers specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers. Call 0300 304 7000 (4.00pm–10.00pm daily). sane.org
National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK
Available between 6pm to 3.30am for anyone with thoughts of suicide. Call 0800 689 5652 / https://www.spuk.org.uk/national-suicide-prevention-helpline-uk/
Shout 85258
24-hour text support service for anyone who is feeling anxious, stressed or overwhelmed. Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258. giveusashout.org
South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust
24 hour crisis line. Call 0800 028 8000 / https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/patients-carers/crisis-support/mental-health-support-line
Refuge
National helpline for anyone experiencing domestic abuse. Call 0808 2000 247 (24-hour helpline) / https://refuge.org.uk/i-need-help-now/