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/