If you're experiencing a mental health crisis, relationship violence, or thoughts of self-harm, immediate help is available.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger:
Call 999 (UK) or Local Emergency ServicesEmail: 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.
Text: SHOUT to 85258
Free, confidential, 24/7 text support service for anyone in crisis. Text with a trained crisis volunteer.
Free, confidential helpline for women and men experiencing domestic abuse. Run in partnership with Refuge and Women's Aid.
Information and support for mental health problems. Open 9am-6pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays).
Support for men in the UK who are down or in crisis. Helpline and webchat available 5pm-midnight daily.
Text: 07860 039967
Confidential support and advice for young people under 35 experiencing thoughts of suicide, and anyone concerned about a young person.
Text: THEMIX to 85258
Free information and support for under 25s in the UK. Helpline open 11am-11pm daily.
Support for LGBT+ communities. Open 10am-10pm every day.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
International Association for Suicide Prevention maintains a global directory of crisis centers.
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.