News – Mental Health Services and Support Helplines
If things feel tough, please reach out. Talking to someone can make a real difference.
Here are some helplines if you or anyone you know needs someone to talk to:
Mind:
Advice on mental health conditions, rights, services, and general support.
Contact: 0300 123 3393 (weekdays 10am- 5pm) mind.org.uk
Samaritans:
A 24/7 listening service for anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or experiencing suicidal thoughts.
116123 (24/7) samaritans.org
Shout:
For those who prefer texting when feeling anxious, panicked, depressed, or needing immediate emotional support.
Text – 85258 (24/7) giveusashout.org
NHS 111:
Urgent mental health concerns that are not 999 emergencies, for example, severe distress, crisis planning, or accessing crisis teams.
111 option 2 (24/7) Nhs.uk – mental health
SANEline:
Talk to someone who understands the complexities of long-term mental health issues.
03003047000 (everyday 4pm-10pm) sane.org.uk
No Panic:
For help managing panic symptoms or anxiety-based conditions.
0300 7729844 (everyday 10am-10pm) Nopanic.org.uk
CALM:
Support for people who are feeling down, overwhelmed, or suicidal, with a focus on men but open to all.
0800 58 58 58 (everyday 4pm -12am) Thecalmzone.net
National Debtline:
Support for anyone struggling with debt or financial pressure.
0808 808 400 (weekdays 9am-8pm, sat 9.30am -1pm) Nationaldebtline.org
Cruse Bereavement Care:
For emotional support, understanding grief, finding local bereavement services.
0808 808 1677 (Mon, Weds, Thurs, Fri 9am-5pm. Tues 1pm-8pm) cruse.org.uk
GamCare:
For advice and counselling for gambling addiction and for those affected by someone else’s gambling.
0808 8020 133 (24/7) Gamcare.org.uk
Drinkline:
Information and support for people concerned about their own or someone else’s alcohol use.
0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am-8pm, weekends 11am-4pm) Drinkaware.co.uk
Respect:
Domestic abuse line for men experiencing domestic abuse (emotional, physical, sexual, financial).
0808 8010327 (weekdays 10am- 5pm) Mensadviceline.org.uk
Refuge:
Domestic abuse for women experiencing domestic abuse (emotional, physical, sexual, financial).
0808 2000 247 (24/7) Nationaldahelpline.org.uk
For emergencies call 999:
If you or someone you know is in immediate, life-threatening danger, please call 999.
Don’t Suffer in silence.
