Urgent help
Need help now? (UK)
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- 999Emergency services If you or someone else is in immediate danger, is unconscious, having a seizure or struggling to breathe.
- 116 123Samaritans Talk about anything. Free, 24 hours a day.
- Text SHOUT to 85258Shout Text support, free, 24 hours a day.
- 111NHS 111 Urgent health advice. In England, choose the mental health option.
- 0300 123 1110Drinkline Alcohol support. Weekdays 9am to 8pm, weekends 11am to 4pm.
- 0300 123 6600FRANK Drugs information and support, 24 hours a day.
Information and support, not for emergencies
Mind, the mental health charity, gives information about mental health and where to get help in England and Wales. Its Infoline (0300 123 3393) is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, except bank holidays. Mind: support when the Infoline is closed.
Outside the UK? Find A Helpline lists free, confidential helplines in many countries. Numbers checked October 2026.