18 people die by suicide every day in England and Wales — but help is always available. Talking to someone can make a real difference. There is always someone ready to listen.
If you are struggling — whether with your mental health, your feelings, or thoughts of suicide — please reach out. Every one of the organisations below offers free, confidential support. You do not need to be in crisis to call.
You can also speak to your GP. Please call us on 020 8390 5321 and we will help you access the right support.
Where to get help
Samaritans
- Call
- 116 123 — free, 24 hours
- jo@samaritans.org
- Web
- samaritans.org
Confidential emotional support for anyone struggling to cope — whatever you are going through, at any time of day or night.
Mind
- Call
- 0300 123 3393
- Text
- 86463
- Web
- mind.org.uk
Information and support for anyone experiencing a mental health problem. Mon–Fri 9am–6pm.
Shout
- Text
- Text SHOUT to 85258
- Web
- giveusashout.org
Free, confidential 24/7 text support for anyone in crisis. Text from anywhere in the UK.
YoungMinds
- Text
- Text YM to 85258
- Parents
- 0808 802 5544 — free
- Web
- youngminds.org.uk
Mental health support for young people and parents. The parents helpline is free and available Mon–Fri 9:30am–4pm.
CALM — Campaign Against Living Miserably
- Call
- 0800 58 58 58 — free, 5pm–midnight
- Chat
- Webchat available on their website
- Web
- thecalmzone.net
Support for anyone in the UK, with a focus on men. Helpline and webchat open 5pm–midnight every day.
Papyrus — Prevention of Young Suicide
- Call
- 0800 068 4141 — free
- Text
- 07860 039967
- pat@papyrus-uk.org
- Web
- papyrus-uk.org
Confidential support and advice for young people under 35 who are worried about their mental health, and for anyone worried about a young person. Available every day.
You can also talk to your GP. We will listen without judgement and help you find the right support. Call us on 020 8390 5321, or use our online service to request an appointment.