If someone's life is at risk, or you cannot keep yourself or someone else safe, call 999 or go to A&E now.

In England, if you need urgent mental health help but it is not an immediate emergency, call 111 and select the mental health option.

Listening support is not a substitute for emergency care: Samaritans 116 123 (free UK calls, 24/7) or Text SHOUT to 85258 (free UK texts, 24/7). A reply may not be immediate.

Using a computer or if the message does not prefill: send SHOUT to 85258 from your phone. Shout's official support page.

Official NHS guidance (England). Outside England, check your nation's official health-service urgent-help guidance; the 111 mental-health pathway is not assumed to be the same.

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Local provider records and national/remote support are not equivalent. Coverage is limited; review labels, eligibility, charges and availability with the provider.

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)

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Childline

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Muslim Youth Helpline

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Rethink Mental Illness Advice and Information Service

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England

SANEline

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UK-wide

free support; call charges may apply

Samaritans — 24/7 Helpline

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Shout — 24/7 Textline

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UK-wide