Crisis Resources - Get Help Now

If you're experiencing a mental health crisis, relationship violence, or thoughts of self-harm, immediate help is available.

IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY

If you or someone else is in immediate danger:

Call 999 (UK) or Local Emergency Services

United Kingdom Crisis Helplines

Samaritans

Call: 116 123

Email: jo@samaritans.org

24/7, free and confidential support for people experiencing distress or despair. Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you.

samaritans.org

24/7FreeConfidentialEmail & Phone

Shout Crisis Text Line

Text: SHOUT to 85258

Free, confidential, 24/7 text support service for anyone in crisis. Text with a trained crisis volunteer.

giveusashout.org

24/7Text-BasedFree

National Domestic Abuse Helpline

0808 2000 247

Free, confidential helpline for women and men experiencing domestic abuse. Run in partnership with Refuge and Women's Aid.

nationaldahelpline.org.uk

24/7FreeConfidential

Mind Infoline

0300 123 3393

Information and support for mental health problems. Open 9am-6pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays).

mind.org.uk

Mon-Fri 9am-6pmFree

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)

0800 58 58 58

Support for men in the UK who are down or in crisis. Helpline and webchat available 5pm-midnight daily.

thecalmzone.net

5pm-Midnight DailyFor Men

Papyrus HOPELINEUK

0800 068 4141

Text: 07860 039967

Confidential support and advice for young people under 35 experiencing thoughts of suicide, and anyone concerned about a young person.

papyrus-uk.org

9am-Midnight DailyUnder 35s

The Mix

0808 808 4994

Text: THEMIX to 85258

Free information and support for under 25s in the UK. Helpline open 11am-11pm daily.

themix.org.uk

11am-11pm DailyUnder 25s

Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline

0300 330 0630

Support for LGBT+ communities. Open 10am-10pm every day.

switchboard.lgbt

10am-10pm DailyLGBT+ Focused

International Crisis Resources

United States

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

988lifeline.org

Canada

Talk Suicide Canada: 1-833-456-4566

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 686868

crisisservicescanada.ca

Australia

Lifeline: 13 11 14

Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

lifeline.org.au

Ireland

Samaritans: 116 123

Pieta House: 1800 247 247

pieta.ie

Find Help in Your Country

International Association for Suicide Prevention maintains a global directory of crisis centers.

Find Crisis Centers Worldwide

You Are Not Alone

Millions of people experience mental health challenges and relationship conflicts. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Professional support can make a real difference.

Meedi8 is here to help with everyday conflicts, but we cannot replace professional care for mental health crises or serious issues.

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