Free Mental Health Support in the UK
Find services whose support cost has been checked as free. Eligibility, booking and phone-provider charges may still apply. This is a limited directory, not complete local coverage.
24/7 listening support — not emergency care
Childline
0800 1111Telephone listening support for children and young people under 19. Call 0800 1111, 24/7. Free from most UK landlines and mobiles. Other channels have their own arrangements; check Childline. Not emergency care.
Key Free Support Categories
Listening & Information Lines
Not emergency care; age, location and channel rules vary
NHS Talking Therapies
Official England finder; local eligibility and availability apply
💚 Charities & Community
Support groups & resources
Childline
Support for people under 19; check the specific contact channel
Muslim Youth Helpline
All backgrounds welcome; not religious advice or counselling
Childline
FREEPhone/Online
UK-wide
Published channel hours: 24/7Telephone listening support for children and young people under 19. Call 0800 1111, 24/7. Free from most UK landlines an...
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UK-wide
Published channel hours: 24/7Free UK telephone listening support, available 24/7. A volunteer may not be immediately available. Not emergency care.
View Details →SMS/Online
UK-wide
Published channel hours: 24/7Free UK text support, 24/7. Send SHOUT to 85258. Responses can take longer at busy times. Not emergency care.
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UK-wide
Free suicide-prevention helpline for anyone over 18 affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts. Telephone, live chat and W...
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UK-wide
Free telephone listening support, 4pm–10pm daily. Open to all ages and backgrounds. Faith and culturally sensitive suppo...
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England
Free practical advice/information, not counselling, emotional listening or crisis support. The current published Freepho...
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FREEPhone
UK-wide
Emotional support for people aged 16 and over in the UK. Telephone: 4pm–10pm daily. SANE does not charge for support, bu...
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UK-wide
Registered charity connecting Black people in the UK with free one-to-one talking therapy delivered by qualified, accred...
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Birmingham
Free NHS psychological therapies for anxiety and depression. Adults in England can self-refer without a diagnosis (aged ...
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Liverpool
Free NHS psychological therapies for anxiety and depression. Adults in England can self-refer without a diagnosis (aged ...
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London
Free NHS psychological therapies for anxiety and depression. Adults in England can self-refer without a diagnosis (aged ...
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Manchester
Free NHS psychological therapies for anxiety and depression. Adults in England can self-refer without a diagnosis (aged ...
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